Rest Area Crew Member; Minooka Rest Area

Rest Area Crew Member (Minooka Rest Area)

Location: Three Rivers Rest Area (I-80, Minooka, IL 60447)

Department: Janitorial

Status: Full-Time

Pay Rate: $15.00/hr

Shifts: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm; 40 hours per week with weekends rotating.

At Sertoma Star Services, we’re on a mission to empower individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and those living with mental illness to reach their goals and lead fulfilling lives. With a strategic presence in South Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana, we proudly serve over 2,000 consumers through a diverse range of vocational, educational, therapeutic, and residential programs.

Sertoma Star Services’ roots trace back to the merger of two dynamic social services organizations, New Star and Sertoma Centre, combining over 125 years of expertise in providing cutting‑edge, person‑first services. Our united commitment is straightforward: to transform lives through delivering comprehensive services, choices, and opportunities to those we support in an environment that promotes self‑advocacy and personal success.

By joining the Sertoma Star Team you will have a unique opportunity to challenge limits and change lives. Together, we can shape a brighter future for those we serve.

This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the rest area and grounds under direct supervision. It may also involve transporting staff and equipment if driving requirements are met.

The position is Full‑Time, 40‑hour per week. The shifts are 6am‑2pm and 2pm‑10pm, with all schedules including weekends on a rotating basis.

• Perform maintenance duties in rest area buildings and grounds, including:
• Main building rest rooms – fixtures, mirrors, toilets, soap and tissue dispensers, hardware, hand driers, floors, and walls.
• Main building lobby – floors, walls, windows, partitions, light fixtures, air intake grills, telephones, furniture, display cabinets, carpets, pest control, glass doors, basement, and immediate outside of building.
• Grounds – garbage receptacles, ground litter, picnic tables, sidewalks (litter, snow‑ice removal), parking lots, trash removal, and landscape work as required.
• Approved drivers operate Sertoma vehicles with care and caution in compliance with the Vehicle Usage Policy. Vehicles transport staff and equipment to job sites; safety and seat‑belt use are mandatory, and smoking is prohibited.
• Follow the janitorial dress code for contract sites (long pants, shirts with sleeves, and appropriate shoes).
• Locate, load, and return all supplies and equipment to each job location.
• Maintain equipment in clean working order and assist in keeping the janitor’s closet tidy.
• Relay any problems to the Rest Area Supervisor or Coordinator.
• Notify supervision of tardiness and absenteeism at least four hours before start time, when possible.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner on the job site at all times.

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Ability to work AM and PM shifts, weekends, and holidays with sufficient notice.
• Experience in janitorial maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record preferred.
• Ability to project a positive image to the public.

To comply with state regulations ensuring the safety and well‑being of the individuals we support, we require all potential employees to undergo a thorough background check, including fingerprinting. This is a standard part of our hiring process.

• Generous paid time off
• 13 paid holidays
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance plans
• Employer‑paid insurance:
  Basic Life/AD&D and long‑term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) with company match
• Tuition assistance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Sertoma Star is an equal‑opportunity employer that embraces the uniqueness of every person. We foster an environment that is respectful and sensitive to persons of all gender identities and from every cultural, socio‑economic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open‑door, team‑building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.