Janitor Group Leader

Argonne National Laboratory

Lemont, IL

Job posting number: #7137138 (Ref:415493)

Posted: March 29, 2023

Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Under the supervision of the foreman, acts as working leader to janitors engaged in activities such as sweeping, dustmopping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing floors. Picks up and disposes of waste paper and trash and removes trash. Spot-washes walls and washes and sanitizes washroom facilities and refills washroom dispensers. Washes and cleans windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, ashtrays, and push plates, bottoms of doors and stairways. Operates and cleans equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers, and pickup machines. Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture. Moves and replaces furniture and other objects to original locations as required for the cleaning of all rooms. Changes light bulbs and works from ladders as necessary to clean. Sweeps and shovels dirt and snow from building steps, platforms, and sidewalks. May drive vehicle to transport employees, equipment and materials. Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned.  This job description documents the general nature of work but is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all activities, duties and responsibilities required of job incumbent. Consequently, job incumbent may be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

  • Under the supervision of the foreman, acts as working leader to janitors engaged in activities such as:
    • Sweeping, dust mopping, mopping, scrubbing, stripping, sealing, waxing, and buffing floors.
    • Picks up and disposes of waste paper and trash and removes trash.
    • Spot-washes walls and washes and sanitizes washroom facilities and refills washroom dispensers.
    • Washes and cleans windows, sills, glass partitions, mirrors, lighting fixtures, ashtrays, and push plates, bottoms of doors and stairways.
    • Operates and cleans equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers, and pickup machines.
    • Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture.
    • Moves and replaces furniture and other objects to original locations as required for the cleaning of all rooms.
    • Changes light bulbs and works from ladders as necessary to clean.
    • Sweeps and shovels dirt and snow from building steps, platforms, and sidewalks.
    • May drive vehicle to transport employees, equipment and materials.
    • Relay inventory/supply/equipment needs between the custodial staff and their foreman
    • Gives direction to the custodial staff in cleaning, sanitation and floor care
    • Meet with foreman to discuss upcoming/ongoing work assignments
    • Assist foreman in coordinating work assignments
    • Acts as a liaison to Foreman for concerns from occupants/building managers/customers/other staff members.
    • Lead, oversee, demonstrate and carry out all custodial duties in the safe and correct way.
    • May perform foreman duties on an as needed/fill-in basis

    Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

    • A good demonstrated work record.
    • Complies with all Laboratory and Division ESH policies, work rules, and safe work practices.
    • A year of custodial experience preferred.
    • Basic proficiency in English language to communicate operational information with co-workers and customers and to safely perform work.

Job Family

Union

Job Profile

Janitor Group Leader

Worker Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, and in accordance with our core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity and teamwork, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne encourages minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities to apply for employment. Argonne considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Argonne employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. You will be asked to disclose any such participation in the application phase for review by Argonne's Legal Department.  

All Argonne offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes an assessment of criminal conviction history conducted on an individualized and case-by-case basis.  Please be advised that Argonne positions require upon hire (or may require in the future) for the individual be to obtain a government access authorization that involves additional background check requirements.  Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.

Please note that all Argonne employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. All successful applicants will be required to provide their COVID-19 vaccination verification as a condition of employment, subject to limited legally recognized exemptions to COVID-19 vaccination.



Argonne is an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity in our workforce. As an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer, Argonne National Laboratory is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters collaborative scientific discovery and innovation. In support of this commitment, Argonne prohibits discrimination or harassment based on an individual's age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.


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Job posting number:#7137138 (Ref:415493)
Application Deadline:Open Until Filled
Employer Location:Argonne National Laboratory
Argonne,Illinois
United States
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