Facilities Janitor
Thermo Fisher Scientific
- Location
- Mount Prospect, Illinois, United States of America
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
- H-1B history
- 76 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 19, 2026
About this role
Work Schedule First Shift (Days) Environmental Conditions Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Standing for full shift, Warehouse Job Description Title: Facilities Janitor As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. Division/Site Specific Information Role reports to the Mount Prospect, IL site and reports to the Clinical Trials Division (CTD). CTD partners with pharmaceutical and biotech customers around the world to ensure the right patients get the right therapies in the right doses at the right time – a concept that we internally embrace as “There is a Patient Waiting.” Our outstanding blend of services includes project management, packaging, distribution, transportation management and specialty logistics, ancillary supply management, clinical supply optimization, bio-repository storage and much more. Our more than 3000 employees in over 15 countries work hard every day knowing that what they do matters. Work Schedule Days (First Shift) Weekends as needed Environmental Conditions Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, cold chain gear, ear plugs etc.) Discover Impactful Work: Responsible for cleaning and organizing all areas of the facility in accordance with local SOPs. Maintains an adequate supply of cleaning materials to perform duties. Reports all building deficiencies to the supervisor. A Day in the Life: Cleans all areas of the facility and grounds as indicated. Documents within GMP systems that all required tasks have been completed. Ensure all trash and cardboard boxes are collected and disposed of daily. Oversees stock on all janitorial supplies, informing purchasing department when needing to replenish. Maintain cleanliness and organization of utility room. Completes additional housekeeping duties, as needed to support special facilities projects. Keys to Success:
Education
High School Diploma or equivalent required. Relevant formal academic / or vocational certificate highly preferred.
Experience
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 0 to 1 year). Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Knowledge of appropriate cleaning methods and procedures Ability to read and follow directions Ability to complete GMP documentation Ability to work independently Ability to learn, understand and follow OSHA regulations Physical Requirements / Work Environment Thermo Fisher Scientific values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive. Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role: Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner. Able to work upright and stationary and/or standing for typical working hours. Able to lift and move objects up to 25 pounds. Able to work in walk in refrigerators and freezers. Able to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency. Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
Benefits
We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers