Under the supervision of the Custodial Foreman, sweeps, dustmops, mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes and buffs 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. May operate and clean industrial types of mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers and pick up machines. Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture. Moves and replaces original furniture and other objects 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. 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** + One year of previous janitorial/custodial experience is required. + Requires excellent attendance. + Proficiency in English language to communicate operational information with co-workers and customers and to safely perform work. + Experience with the following is preferred: sweeps, dust-mops, mops, scrubs, strips, seals, waxes and buffs 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, and push-plates, bottoms of doors and stairways. + May operate and clean industrial types of mechanical equipment such as scrubbing machines, buffers, polishers and pick up machines. + Cleans and washes the canteen and lunchrooms and their furniture. Moves and replaces original furniture and other objects 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. + Performs miscellaneous related duties as assigned. + Ability to model Argonne’s core values of impact, safety, respect, integrity, and teamwork. 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. **Job Family** Union **Job Profile** Janitor **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._