Full-Time School Custodian — Clean, Safe, Welcoming Environment

Legacycharterchicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Job summary

Legacy Charter School is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at our Chicago facilities. The role requires hard work, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physical tasks with independence.

We offer a competitive hourly salary of $19–$21, commensurate with experience, and a supportive team committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial/janitorial experience is required.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment and chemical disposal.
• Very good physical condition and strength.
• High school diploma is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture, and dusting surfaces
• Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets
• Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, and showers, and restock disposables (e.g., soap)
• Wipe mirrors and windows and maintain outer premises by cleaning entrances, trash pick-up, etc.
• Report damages to the engineer and assist where needed
• Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows, and setting up the alarm
• Undertake other occasional custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs, etc.)

Skills

Custodial experience

Attention to detail

Physical strength

Education

High school diploma (preferred)

Job description

Legacy Charter School is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at our Chicago facilities. The role requires hard work, attention to detail, and the ability to perform physical tasks with independence.

We offer a competitive hourly salary of $19–$21, commensurate with experience, and a supportive team committed to high standards of cleanliness and safety for students and staff.