Custodian (2nd Shift)

Applitrack; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IMRF retirement plan

AFSCME union contract

Job summary

Champaign County is seeking a Custodian (Full-Time, Non-Exempt) to maintain cleanliness of 20,000 sq ft, support mail services, and ensure a safe, welcoming environment on the Champaign County campus.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED or equivalent, and offers a union-affiliated AFSCME contract with a competitive benefits package. Work hours are 2nd shift, Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m.–9:00 p.m.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures.
• Ability to communicate in one-on-one and small group situations.
• Ability to follow written/oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, offices, and public spaces.
• Operate cleaning equipment and maintain housekeeping tools.
• Washes windows and assists with mail services for the County.
• Identify cleaning problems and determine remedies.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Scrubbing machines

High speed buffers

Carpet shampooer

Wet/dry vacuum

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Champaign County

• Position Type: Champaign County/ Custodian (Physical Plant)
• Date Posted: 10/2/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

Job Title: Custodian (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Department: Facilities

Reports To: Custodian and Grounds Manager

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (2nd shift 12:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.)

Summary

Performs routine cleaning of floors, offices, and public spaces. Performs mail services for the County.

Duties and Responsibilities

Include but not limited to as other duties may be assigned:

Cleans, sweeps, dust mops, wet mops floors, stairways, corridors to ensure cleanliness of approximately 20,000 square feet.

Performs routine maintenance of housekeeping equipment.

Washes windows, inside and out.

Operates heavy cleaning equipment such as scrubbing machines, high speed buffers, carpet shampooer or wet/dry vacuum.

Identifies cleaning problems and determines appropriate remedies.

Qualifications

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) OR 1-3 months related experience and/or training; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge of cleaning methods and procedures, knowledge of materials, supplies, and equipment in cleaning activities.

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate in one - on - one and small group situations to other employees. Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

The physical demands here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reach with hands and arms.

Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.

Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

Occasionally required to sit, climb, and/or balance.

Occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds.

Vision abilities such as close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.

While performing duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, fumes, airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in this environment is usually moderate to occasionally loud.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $18.45 - $23.38 depending on qualifications.

The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined on the Champaign County website , including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

For questions or requests for accommodations, reach out to Chuck Chaney via email.

Applicant should note that this position is part of the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union contract.

Postings current as of 10/4/2026 9:57:46 AM CST.

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