Building Service Worker

University-of-Illinoi; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago is seeking a Building Service Worker at the Rockford campus. The role performs custodial duties to maintain clean floors, walls, windows, and bathrooms, ensuring high housekeeping standards are met on-site.

The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with 1–3 years of janitorial experience preferred. It offers a standard 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule and benefits eligible through the University system.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred qualifications include 1–3 years janitorial experience.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all floor surfaces including carpet and hard surface floors.
• Clean and maintain toilet rooms.
• Pick up trash including hazardous materials.
• Clean interior finishes and building components, i.e., walls, windows, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Clean furniture.
• Provide services to facility users by moving furniture and setting up for meetings and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Posted on: 10/22/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/6/2026

Salary: The collective bargaining agreement sets an hourly rate of $18.85.

This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position is located at the UIC Health Sciences campus - Rockford. The Building Service Worker performs all necessary custodial work to keep floors, walls, windows, furniture, and bathrooms in a clean, sanitary condition and to maintain housekeeping standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all floor surfaces consisting of carpet and various hard surface floors.
• Clean and maintain toilet rooms.
• Pick up trash including hazardous materials.
• Clean interior finishes and building components, i.e., walls, windows, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Clean furniture.
• Provide services to facility users by moving furniture and setting up for meetings and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Building Service Worker

Hiring Department: Physical Plant

Location: Rockford, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1043422

Posting Close Date: 11/6/26

Work Schedule: 7a - 3:30p

Shift: Days

# of Positions: 1

Workplace Type: On-Site

Salary: The collective bargaining agreement sets an hourly rate of $18.85.

This position is located on the Rockford campus 90 miles northwest of Chicago.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary

This position is located at the UIC Health Sciences campus - Rockford. The Building Service Worker performs all necessary custodial work to keep floors, walls, windows, furniture, and bathrooms in a clean, sanitary condition and to maintain housekeeping standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain all floor surfaces consisting of carpet and various hard surface floors.
• Clean and maintain toilet rooms.
• Pick up trash including hazardous materials.
• Clean interior finishes and building components, i.e., walls, windows, blinds, light fixtures, etc.
• Clean exterior entryways.
• Clean furniture.
• Provide services to facility users by moving furniture and setting up for meetings and special events.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

1-3 years janatorial experience.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.