Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

At Challenge Unlimited, our vision is to become a national leader in providing employment services to people with disabilities that empower them to reach their full potential. We intentionally provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities which will assist them to live, work, and participate in the community.

Challenge Unlimited is driven by its core values: community, helpfulness, abilities, leadership, learning, ethics, innovation, growth, and effective outcomes. It is these values that have powered Challenge Unlimited to its success and has helped over 600 disabled individuals find meaningful work across all of our locations.

Our mission is to provide employment opportunities to people with disabilities, and we are intentional about hiring candidates with disabilities.

Reporting to the Project Manager and Supervisor, the Janitor is responsible for developing work skills and performing work at the assigned site.

Pay Rate: $17.75 per hour

Shift: Monday - Friday Afternoon 3pm - 6pm

Location: Rockford, IL

• Assist crew in completing contract required tasks using CIMS Standards, clean, sanitize and restock bathrooms including sinks, toilets, glass and mirrors, stall walls, stainless steel and sweeping and mopping floors.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop floors and stairs.
• Empty trash and various recyclable cans and replace liners, clean receptacles as necessary.
• Dust and clean office areas, desks and furniture that are not cluttered.
• Clean windowsills and windows.
• Obtain tools necessary for the job to be completed.
• Clean break rooms and other areas that are applicable to the contract.

Maintain quality control standards. Promptly correct any deficiencies and rectify any customer complaints.

Maintain and organize chemical and equipment storage areas in a clean, organized and safe manner. Proper labeling, dilution and use of all chemicals.

Inform the Crew Leader of any needs which cannot be satisfied with current equipment and supplies and/or as additional supplies are needed. Maintain equipment by performing preventative and minor maintenance. Responsible for assuring proper use of company resources including vehicles and cleaning equipment.

May be required to perform grounds maintenance/snow removal and cleaning of snow removal equipment if applicable to the contract.

Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings as requested.

Steam clean or shampoo carpets, assist with deep or spot cleaning of floors, etc. as needed.

Perform work according to the contract's statement of work, company policies, and procedures with a special focus on safety, quality, and customer service.

Follow schedules and/or task assignments as directed.

Help communicate job expectations to new hires or others in need of assistance. Assist with training and helping co-workers.

Report issues and needs to Project Manager. Implement feedback for improvement.

Assist with building an effective company culture that embodies our Company values to achieve optimum performance levels and achieve goals and objectives.

Perform other related duties and assignments as required.

• Pass federal and state background checks
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to follow instructions
• Lifting and carrying up to 45 lbs.
• Pushing and pulling up to 45 lbs.

• Vacation
• Sick
• Holiday's
• Short Term Disability

This position qualifies for a DOL apprenticeship program where you will receive a certificate of completion.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.