Custodian/Groundskeeper - St. Clair County, IL Government

Scattered Site Custodian / Groundskeeper
General Conditions

1.     This is a part-time position involving demonstrated ability to keep the assigned residential multi-family buildings, laundry rooms, community centers / rooms and grounds in clean and orderly condition with good curb appeal.  The custodian / groundskeeper performs cleaning duties such as sweeping / mopping floors, washing walls and cleaning glass, sanitizing bathroom fixtures and removing rubbish.  Grounds-keeping duties generally involve the removal of litter and debris and emptying exterior trash cans / cigarette containers,   Duties include notifying management of need for repairs, to clear snow / ice from sidewalks, and for follow-up contact with residents causing problems / concerns for the developments.

2.    Position is considered a regular part-time job subject to all provisions of the SCCHA Personnel Policy.  The position normally involves 19.5 hours of work per week.  The position is considered hourly, although compensation is based on a weekly wage rate.  The position is considered non- exempt under the Federal Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

3.    The work is routine and of a repetitive nature, involving basic custodian / janitorial skills.  The ability to work independently with minimum supervision is essential to successfully completing assigned duties and tasks.  There is the potential for considerable contact / interaction with a diverse resident population. Professionally representing SCCHA at all times is essential.  Incumbent must demonstrate effective communication skills when interacting with residents, co-workers, supervisors, contract vendors, and members of the public.

4.    All assigned duties will be consistent with the attached “Summary of Duties” which is subject to periodic change or modification and to be performed under the direct supervision of the Property Manager, the auspices of the Asset Management Director and Executive Director, subject to all policies and regulations established by the Board of Commissioners.
 

Summary of Assigned Locations & Frequency of Services

1.    Bel-Plaza I Senior Building, 114 South Church St., Belleville, IL 62220 ---interior common areas of building (including elevators, stairwells, laundry room, public bathrooms and kitchen, the trash room and exterior grounds) - Weekly
2.    Bel-Plaza 2 Senior Building, 115 North 47th St., Belleville, IL 62226 (interior common areas and building and grounds ---same as above) - Weekly
3.    Jefferson Square Apartments, Estate Drive & Jefferson Street, O’Fallon, IL 62269 (grounds) - Weekly
4.    Gardenwood Apartments, 501-505 South Plum Street, Lebanon, IL 62254 (grounds / trash enclosure) - Weekly
5.    SCCHA Central Office, 1790 South 74th St., Belleville, IL 62223 (grounds and the three exterior trash cans and two cigarette disposal containers) - Weekly
6.    Amber Court, North 41st Street and Amber Court, Belleville, IL 62226 (Community Center cleaning) - Monthly
7.    Cedar Ridge Apartments, 101 North Fritz Street, Lebanon, IL 62254 (Laundry Room) – Every two weeks
8.    Clayton Manor Apartments, Community Building (including laundry, kitchen and bathrooms) 8th Street, Marissa, IL 62257 – Every two weeks
9.    Lakeview Apartments, Lake Drive, Lenzburg, IL 62255 (Laundry Room) – Every two weeks
10.    Becker Park, 300 Phillips Street, New Athens, IL 62264 (Community Building) - Quarterly
11.    Rickert Station, 732 South Clinton, New Athens, IL 62264 (Community Building) – Quarterly
12.    Fullerton Road Apartments, 426 Fullerton Road, Swansea (Community Building) - Quarterly

Summary of Assigned Duties

Note:  These duties are performed consistent with frequency noted above, unless noted otherwise below.

•    Sweep and wet mop hard surface floors.
•    Vacuum carpeted areas.
•    Broom sweep common area emergency exit stairwells (Bel-Plaza 1 & 2 Buildings).
•    Clean glass areas with Windex or similar product.
•    Clean bathroom mirrors with Windex or similar product.
•    Clean and sanitize bathroom fixtures (toilet, sink, paper towel dispensers, etc.) with appropriate product.
•    Replenish paper towel holders in bathrooms and common area kitchens.
•    Replenish toilet paper in common area bathrooms.
•    Wipe clean appliances (stove, refrigerator, etc.) and countertops in common area kitchens.
•    Wipe clean appliances (washers, dryers, etc.) and other surfaces in common area laundry rooms (including emptying trash receptacles).
•    Empty common area waste baskets and trash bags (interior and exterior).
•    Empty exterior cigarette containers at all locations where applicable.
•    Dust all common area furniture / televisions (including but not necessarily limited to coffee tables, end tables, shelves, cabinets), window ledges and other surfaces.
•    Clean elevators (vacuum carpet or sweep / mop hard surface floors, wipe down walls, rails and control panels).
•    Wipe off / dust all handrails and common area doors, and clean glass surfaces such as glass door inserts and fire extinguisher compartments in common area hallways.
•    Strip, wax and buff tile floor surfaces (once a year).
•    Pick-up trash and debris from the exterior of the building, including lawn areas, parking spaces, sidewalks, etc.  Note: At locations where “grounds” is not included in the service description, employee shall police (pick-up trash / debris) the area immediately around the service location.  For example, at the Cedar Ridge Laundry Room, employee would pick-up any litter / debris in the parking spaces, sidewalks, lawn area and building exterior in close proximity (within 15’) of the entry.

Supplies, Materials and Equipment
All cleaning supplies, materials and equipment are provided by SCCHA.  

Other

Employee eligible for mileage reimbursement when traveling to locations outside of Belleville / Swansea.

 
Summary of Assigned Locations and Frequency of Services
1.    Bel Plaza 1 Senior Building 114 South Church St. Belleville, IL 62220
Interior communal areas of building and grounds – Weekly
2.    Bel Plaza 2 Senior Building 115 North 47 St. Belleville, IL 62226
Interior communal areas of building and grounds – Weekly
3.    Amber Court North 41st/Amber Court Belleville IL. 62226
Community Center - Monthly or As Needed
4.    Jefferson Square Apartments, Estate Drive and Jefferson Street, O’Fallon IL. 62269
Grounds – Weekly
5.    Gardenwood Apartments 501-505 South Plum St., O’Fallon IL. 62254
Grounds and Dumpster area - Weekly 
6.    Cedar Ridge Apartments, 101 North Fritz St. Lebanon IL. 62254
Laundry Room – Weekly
7.    SCCHA Central Office, 1790 South 74th St. Belleville IL. 62223
Grounds, Rear Picnic Area and Trash Can, Smoking Receptacles – Weekly
8.    Family Apartments 325 North 2nd St. Dupo IL. 62239 
Grounds – Weekly
9.    Lakeview Apartments 111 Lake Dr. Lenzburg IL. 62255
Laundry Room – Every Two Weeks
10.    Becker Park, 300 Phillips Street, New Athens, IL 62264
11.    Rickert Station Community 732 S. Clinton St. New Athens IL. 62264
Community Building – Quarterly
12.    Clayton Manor Apartments 307 East 8thSt. Marissa IL. 62257
Community Building and Laundry – Every Two Weeks
Work orders: 618-277-7854
Supply requests: Jerry Weaver 618 277 6929 / jerryw@sccha.org

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Good Character -             No serious convictions (consent to criminal background check required); two

                                           personal references from local area; ability to be insured under SCCHA’s

                                           automobile insurance policy.  Trustworthy / honest.

General -                             Familiarity with the local area; resident of SCCHA service jurisdiction preferred;

                                           current or former recipient of federal housing assistance preferred.

Physical Condition -        Ability to perform the tasks assigned and duties of the position.

                                                (consent to physical exam required)

Experience -                       Prior related work experience preferred.  Demonstrated ability to successfully
                                           perform the assigned work / job duties preferred.

Skills -                                   Those required to perform the assigned work / job duties.  Good inter-personal

                                                skills, pleasant / agreeable personality.  Ability to work with diverse populations. 

                                                Must work effectively with minimum direct supervision.

Transportation -               Valid driver’s license on file at all times; ability to furnish and willingness to use

                                                personal car for SCCHA business is essential.  Must provide evidence of State
                                           minimum vehicle insurance coverage.