Custodian I - First Shift - Part-Time

Elgin Community College; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Elgin Community College is seeking a Custodian to perform general custodial duties across campus. The role involves routine cleaning tasks, equipment operation, and assisting with events and renovations. The position is non-exempt with a standard schedule.

The successful candidate will have at least one year of custodial experience, good reading skills for safety rules and manuals, and a willingness to work a flexible schedule including some evenings or weekends as needed.

Qualifications

• One year of custodial experience.
• Ability to read and understand safety rules, SDS, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks in various campus buildings (floors, restrooms, trash, carpets, windows).
• Operate custodial equipment (sweepers, floor scrubbers, buffers, moving equipment).
• Clean light fixtures and lenses as needed.
• Assist grounds with snow removal and exterior cleanup.
• Provide custodial coverage for facility events as required.
• Assist in cleaning and moving projects for renovations/new construction.
• Handle biohazard waste with proper safety procedures.
• Lock/unlock buildings per events schedule.

Skills

Custodial experience

Reading comprehension

Job description

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday thru Friday: 8:00am - 1:00pm

Rate of Pay:

This position is a grade 7 with a minimum of $15.90. Hourly rate offer will be commensurate with the education/experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable.

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

An employee in this classification performs work of routine difficulty performing general custodial duties and setups. Immediate supervision is received from the assigned manager.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• 1. One year previous custodial experience.
• 2. Good skills in reading and comprehending documents such as safety rules, safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions and manuals.

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

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Essential Duties:

• 1. Perform custodial tasks in various areas of campus buildings. Sweep, mop, rinse, strip and wax floors; maintain restrooms; empty trash; vacuum carpets and clean windows.
• 2. Operate mechanical custodial equipment such as sweepers, floor scrubbers, buffers, shampooers, moving equipment, snow blowers, etc.
• 3. Clean light fixtures and lenses when necessary.
• 4. Assist grounds department with snow removal of walks and building entrances and discard miscellaneous waste around exterior of buildings and courtyards.
• 5. Assist facility events with custodial coverage as needed.
• 6. Assist in special cleaning and moving projects due to building renovations and new construction.
• 7. Clean biohazard waste, when necessary, utilizing proper sanitary and health safety precautions and procedures.
• 8. Lock and unlock buildings and classrooms per college’s schedule of events.
• 9. Maintains required training, licensure and/or certification
• 10. Maintains confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws
• 11. Demonstrates sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• 12. Maintains an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
• 13. Adheres to department guidelines for attendance and punctuality

Other Duties:

• 1. Performs other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
• 2. Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Physical Demands:

Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)

Visual Acuity:

Visual acuity (arm's length)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

Environmental Conditions:

Typical office or administrative

Operates motor vehicles or heavy equipment

Outdoor weather

Wet or Humid conditions (non-weather related)

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees for more than one hour)

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees for more than one hour)

Hazards

Vibrations

Fumes or airborne particles

Current SSECCA Union Member Information:

The initial posting date for this position is 09/03/2026 Elgin Community College Support Staff Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 09/11/2026 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.

In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.