Custodian

Organization Overview

The Bloc envisions a Chicago where every young person has the tools needed to be the champions of their own lives. To achieve this in our community, we cultivate the love of boxing to share transformational resources with Chicago’s West Side youth and communities.

Founded in 2016, The Bloc is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that is rapidly scaling its capacity and impact. Through the sport of boxing, we meet young people with an activity they demand in order to provide the opportunities they deserve. After engaging youth in boxing training, fighters in our program have access to relationships with caring adults, academic support, field trips, college visits, enrichment courses in the arts and technology, and an ever-expanding collection of resources.

Youth in our program have maintained 100% high school graduation and college acceptance rates since 2016 while training to become championship boxers. Through our direct community support initiatives, we distribute over 6,000 pounds of fresh produce to our neighbors monthly while providing household supplies and seasonal items. By partnering with youth and our community, we seek to create the conditions for an enduring, positive peace.

Custodian

The Bloc is at a pivotal moment in our organizational trajectory. We are positioned to expand our impact across Chicago’s West Side while deepening our role as a catalyst of community revitalization. We seek to hire a Custodian to provide an excellent facility for youth and our community.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, the Custodian will ensure a clean and orderly environment for all of The Bloc’s activities.

Responsibilities:

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking supplies
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal
• Follows opening/closing procedures to ensure building security and efficiency o Reports maintenance and supply needs to the appropriate staff members o Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies o Promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. o Maintains clean and orderly supply rooms and closets.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
  
  

Qualifications:

• Passionate about racial equity and youth development
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions
• Commitment to following safety protocols and procedures
• Demonstrate an understanding of cleaning equipment and best practices
• Must pass a criminal background check
  
  

Working Conditions:

Part-Time / On Site

Position requires considerable physical activity, including walking, crouching, climbing ladders, and lifting, pushing, and pulling objects up to 50 pounds

Location: The Bloc, 1345 N Karlov Avenue, Chicago, IL 60651

Compensation: Starting at $20/hr

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