Building Janitor

Palos School District 118; United States; On-site; USD 18,468 - 26,303; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick days

Job summary

A school district in the United States is hiring a Building Janitor for the second shift from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED, with strong communication and organizational skills. Responsibilities include cleaning, sanitizing, and maintaining the building's cleanliness. The starting hourly wage is $16.25, including medical benefits, paid vacation, and sick days. Interested applicants must be bondable and pass a criminal background check.

Qualifications

• Ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills, basic mathematical skills and problem-solving abilities.
• Experienced in physical plant/building sanitation.
• Must be bondable with no criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Clean specified areas of the building as directed by the custodian.
• Vacuum carpeting, dust mop, and wash floors.
• Sanitize desks, chairs, and door hardware.
• Empty garbage cans and clean bathrooms.
• Assist with equipment set-ups for performances.

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Basic mathematical skills

Problem-solving skills

Flexibility

Cooperation

Organization skills

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Building Janitor

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted: 10/28/2025
Date Available: Immediate

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED certificate with ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills, basic mathematical skills and problem‑solving skills.
• Experienced in physical plant/building sanitation.
• Basic knowledge in use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to meet work deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with people.
• Must be flexible, cooperative and well‑organized.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be bondable (no criminal record). All newly hired employees must be fingerprinted through the State of Illinois and FBI.

Specific Responsibilities

• The cleaning of his/her specified areas of cleaning, as directed by building custodian.
• Vacuum carpeting, dust mopping and washing of floors.
• Dusting of entire area including, but not limited to, furniture, window sills, etc.
• Sanitize desks, chairs and door hardware.
• Empty garbage cans.
• Cleaning and washing of whiteboards and ledges.
• Check area for any burnt-out lights, leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
• Clean and sanitize bathroom toilets, urinals, wash basins, stall partitions and floors.
• Empty bathroom garbage, fill soap containers, towel and tissue dispensers.
• Check bathroom area for any leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
• Washing of window and door glass.
• Stripping and burnishing of floors.
• Assist with set‑ups and break down of equipment for performances.
• Assist with any after-hours meetings or approved activities in your building.
• Assist other building personnel with their cleaning of area, when necessary or instructed to do so.
• Other duties as assigned.

Effective Date and Work Hours

Immediate start date.
Positions available: 2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Salary

Beginning salary $16.25/hour; medical benefits; paid vacation and sick days.

Equal Pay Act - Palos School District 118

District 118 is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, applicants must sign a form requesting a criminal history background investigation.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:33:10 AM CST.