2nd shift Lead assistant --34221
Job Site Location
US-IL-Chicago
Requisition ID
2025-34221
Schedule
Flexible - Open 2nd shift
Hire Type
Full-Time
Position Objective
Company Overview:
The Harvard Companies include entities working to serve the business community in the janitorial and protection services areas. Harvard Maintenance and Harvard Protection are two of the largest and fastest growing, privately owned providers of high quality janitorial and security services in the United States. We are an industry leader and are well known for our innovative thinking and entrepreneurial spirit. Our success over the last fifty years stems from Harvard's Inverted Pyramid, which recognizes that our front-line employees are the most important people in our organization. The Inverted Pyramid ensures that our employees feel valued, are given the tools to be successful, and are empowered to execute in their roles. People are also at the center of our Core Values. Our People First core value clearly states that "we are a family organization that promotes respect and embraces diversity".
Job Summary:
We are looking for a cleaner who has experience with floor care maintenance ( Waxing/ Stripping/ Buffing/ Carpet Cleaning), this is a full-time opportunity. Under general direction, clean and maintain all carpeted and hard surfaces while insuring proper preventative maintenance to special floor equipment.
We have multiple shifts available as well as both full time, part time and seasonal opportunities.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Basic cleaning, including cleaning of all common areas, restrooms, entrances, elevators, walkways, windows, furniture, fixtures, stairs, chairs, tables, telephones, drinking fountains, trashing, dusting polishing and other assigned items/areas. We have multiple shifts available as well as both full time, part time and seasonal opportunities.
Service all public and operating space throughout the building Facilitate plaza and/or parking garage areas as specified
Keep elevator cars clean and neat
Preserve lobby and first impression areas
Uphold exterior of building
Maintain restroom cleanliness
Check and restock all restroom products
Police building grounds
Police the dock
Police stairwells daily, dust mop stairwells weekly and damp mop stair landings & treads monthly
Snow removal
Respond to special requests throughout the day
Perform all assigned tasks in a professional manner
Perform cleaning and maintenance of all floors to include tile, carpet, and brick flooring
Complete work assignments in a timely manner
Utilize the appropriate chemicals and supplies according to policy and procedure
Leverage and maintain floor equipment as appropriate
Always observe safety precautions, uses safety signs "wet floor."
Ability to work without normal supervision
Reports safety hazards when identified
Safely drive a company vehicle
Waxing, stripping, buffing floors.
Carpet cleaning with floor equipment.
Supporting a team or individual while also taking on leadership and supervisory responsibilities
This includes tasks such as scheduling, communication, training, and inventory management, with a focus on ensuring smooth daily operations and an efficient workflow.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum of 1 year Project experience
Strong communication skills
Must be willing to work assigned hours
Schedule: Monday - Friday ( Flexible schedule) OT and Weekends
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Ability to conduct face-to-face discussions with individuals or groups at all professional levels
Work in close proximity to others
Work outdoors in all changing weather condition in geographical area
Standing and/or walking, sitting, stooping, or kneeling
Compensation
Harvard is offering a competitive salary structure including benefit package with medical, dental, life, and long-term disability (LTD) insurance along with 401K Savings Plan.
An Equal Opportunity Employer --- M/F/D/V
Salary & Wage Details
USD $19.90/Hr.
Schedule
Flexible - Open 2nd shift
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