Custodian

Northlight Theatre; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Northlight Theatre is seeking part-time Custodian positions on weekends in Evanston, IL. Under the supervision of the Facility Manager, custodians will perform general cleaning, light maintenance, and participate in opening and closing procedures. The role requires ability to lift up to 50 lbs, work nights/weekends/holidays, and coordinate with team. Compensation is $18 per hour with overtime eligibility and earned paid leave.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow a schedule and coordinate with others.
• Ability to read safety labels, written instructions, and diagrams.
• Works nights, weekends and occasional holidays.
• Experience in custodial or related fields preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• General custodial duties in theatre and office spaces.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Light maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Safety labels reading

Reading instructions

Custodial experience

Team coordination

Job description

Now Hiring: Northlight Theatre is seeking Custodians for part-time hourly employment on weekends. Working under the supervision of the Facility Manager, Custodians are responsible for general custodial duties, building opening and closing procedures, light maintenance tasks, and other responsibilities within Northlight’s new theatre and office spaces in Evanston.

A full job description is available on our website at www.northlight.org/opportunities.

Northlight Theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a bold spectrum of theatrical experiences, reflecting our community to the world and the world to our community. A professional LORT D theatre located in Evanston, Illinois, programming includes a 5-play mainstage season, the Interplay new play development series, and a dynamic year-round audience engagement and education program. For more information about the theatre: www.northlight.org.

Qualifications: The Custodian must be able to follow a schedule of set tasks and coordinate with others. Additionally, an ability to read and interpret safety labels, written instructions, and diagrams is required. The position involves working nights, weekends and occasional holidays. There will be some morning/opening shifts available. This position will require crouching, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to 50 lbs. It would be preferred (but not required) that the Custodian possess a mobile smart phone with ability to download and access maintenance related information via mobile app and company email. Experience with theatrical spaces/live venues is preferred. Facility, Custodial, Janitorial or related experience is preferred but not required. Northlight requires that all employees conduct themselves in performance and appearance acceptable to our audiences, colleagues, and Northlight’s commitment to our pursuit of excellence as outlined in our mission.

Compensation & Hours: Compensation is hourly at $18 per hour, with eligibility for overtime pay and earned paid leave. Weekend hours vary depending on facility needs; applicants must be available to work weekends.