Custodian

Inside Higher Ed

Palos Hills (IL)

On-site

USD 20,980 - 22,454

Full time

14 days+

Application generator

A complete application in a minute — tailored resume and cover letter, ready to send.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

Life insurance (optional)

Disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

SURS Retirement plan

Vacation days

Holidays

Sick leave

Personal days

Bereavement days

Job summary

A higher education institution in Palos Hills is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness across various campus buildings, including classrooms and restrooms. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and experience in a related field, with strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive hourly wage and exceptional benefits, including health insurance and tuition reimbursement. Interested applicants should provide a resume and cover letter online.

Qualifications

0–3 months experience in a related field.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Keeps building and assigned areas neat and clean.
Cleans washrooms, classrooms, and common areas.
Performs set‑ups for meetings/workshops.

Skills

Ability to complete tasks

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Basic math ability

Education

High school or general education degree (GED)

Job description

Job Title

Custodian

Department

Campus Operations

Work Location

ALL SITES

Duties

Keeps building and assigned areas neat and clean at all times.
Sweeps classrooms daily, cleans corridors and stairwells each day and during the day when necessary; dust, polish, and rearrange furniture as needed.
Washes and disinfects washrooms, all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains.
Cleans chalkboards/whiteboards, erasers, and empties trash containers.
Washes windows, door glass, and door frames.
Wet mops floors, vacuums, and shampoos carpeted floors as required.
Maintains custodial closets in a neat and orderly condition.
Cleans buildings and various spaces on campus, including cadaver lab.
Waters and trims plants in common areas as required.
Performs set‑ups for meetings/workshops when required (moving furniture and/or equipment).
Performs duties related to snow removal as required.
May assist with answering departmental phone calls.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Education / Experience

High school or general education degree (GED) required. Minimum of 0–3 months experience in a related field. Please list any relevant experience on your resume/application materials. A basic resume and cover letter is required.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to complete each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Ability to complete tasks, read and comprehend instructions.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Basic math ability.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to qualify as insurable by college liability insurance carrier.

Position Status

Full Time

Hours

Monday – Friday: 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM

Salary / Wage

$15.23 – $16.30 per hour + exceptional benefits

Benefits