POSITION SUMMARY

The selected candidate will be assisting the IMSA Custodial and Maintenance staff with the department operations. This position is supervised by the Maintenance Supervisor.

Hours/Shift/Work Schedule:  This position is a full time, non-exempt position. Hours worked: 2:30pm – 11:00pm Tuesday through Saturday.

The internationally recognized Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy® (IMSA) develops creative, ethical leaders in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.  As a teaching and learning laboratory created by the State of Illinois, IMSA enrolls academically talented Illinois students (grades 10–12) in its advanced, residential college preparatory program. It also serves thousands of educators and students in Illinois and beyond through innovative instructional programs that foster imagination and inquiry.

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is committed to an equitable, diverse and inclusive teaching and learning environment. IMSA has committed to advancing equity in STEM education and representation and creating a diverse, inclusive community of global citizens who can realize their full potential, and execute our mission to advance the human condition.

This Equity and Excellence work is the intentional integration of Cultural Competence, Diversity, Equity, Equity-Minded Frame, Excellence and Inclusion into every facet of the Academy, with the understanding that it is an active and ongoing process involving structures, processes and people and not an isolated initiative.

This position will support IMSA's Diversity work by ensuring the delivery of quality, equitable, and inclusive constituent-centered support while promoting and maintaining an inclusive work environment and culture that embraces the diversity of people and perspectives collaborating at IMSA to ignite and nurture creative, ethical, scientific minds that advance the human condition.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Complete regular cleaning of designated areas including but not limited to vacuum, sweep, mopping, dust, and garbage/recycling collection
• Maintain cleanliness of wash rooms
• Provide miscellaneous custodial/maintenance tasks, communicate the needs of staff and follow through with work orders issued
• Facility set-ups as necessary
• Respond to daily emergency calls
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous custodial/light maintenance experience strongly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work well with a variety of individuals and diverse populations
• Ability to read and understand all safety-related information and general instructions in the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment
• Ability to be able to use a computer for email and word processing
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that requires learning and acquisition of skills to successfully fulfill the performance responsibilities and duties of custodian work
• Ability to lift and carry equipment and furnishings as related to performance responsibilities

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Safely operate standard custodial/maintenance equipment
• Responds to concurrent, multiple, non-related issues
• Mobility including ability to bend, kneel, push/pull, reach, and climb stairs
• Regular lifting up to a maximum of 50 lbs
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to stand and walk for up to 5 hours at a time
• Work on slippery or uneven surfaces
• May be subject to variations in temperature, and may include wind, rain, and other elements.
• Manual dexterity sufficient to grasp, hold objects and tools with full range of motion in wrist and arms.

COMPENSATION:

This is a full-time, non-exempt, employment-at-will position.  Salary no less than $35,801.76 ($17.14/hour). Our second shift also earn $1.00/hour extra for a total hourly rate of $18.14. IMSA offers a comprehensive state benefits package (major medical, dental, and vision) with rates found here and a retirement plan through the State University Retirement System (SURS).

The Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, marital status, political affiliation, amnesty, arrest record, military status, unfavorable discharge from the military or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.