Rest Area Crew Member

Rest Area Crew Member (I-80)

Location: Greater Sauk Trail Rest Area (I-80, Wyanet, IL 61379)

Department: Janitorial

Status: Full‑Time

Pay Rate: $15.00/hr

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.

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 role is Full‑Time, 40‑hour/week. Shifts are 6:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m., with weekends on a rotating basis.

• Perform maintenance duties in rest area buildings and grounds.
• 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 are expected to operate Sertoma vehicles with care and caution and in compliance with Sertoma Star’s Vehicle Usage Policy. Vehicle use includes safe transport of staff and equipment; no smoking is allowed and seat belts must be worn.
• Follow the janitorial dress code for working on the contract sites (long pants, shirts with sleeves, and appropriate shoes).
• Take part in locating, loading, and returning all supplies and equipment to each job location.
• Maintain equipment in clean working order. Assist in keeping the janitor’s closet clean and tidy.
• Relay any problems to the Rest Area Supervisor or Coordinator.
• Notify supervision of tardiness and absenteeism at least four hours before starting time if possible.
• Conduct yourself in a professional manner on the job site at all times.

• High school diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• Availability for 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, all potential employees must undergo a thorough background check, including fingerprinting.

• 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 respects and supports individuals of all gender identities and from every cultural, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial background. Our open‑door, team‑building concept supports both agency goals and employee success.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industries:
Individual and Family Services