Night Shift Custodian Lead

Oakton Community College; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 45,698 - 47,500; Full time

Job summary

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a custodial lead to supervise routine and non-routine housekeeping tasks under a manager. The role includes planning shift operations, training custodians, and ensuring safe, clean facilities across campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2–3 years custodial experience, 2 years supervisory experience preferred, and knowledge of various floor care and carpet cleaning methods.

Qualifications

• High School education or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and abilities can be acquired is required.
• Two to three years of experience in custodial work is required.
• Two years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge and ability to use custodial equipment /tools properly and safely.
• Knowledge of floor care and cleaning processes for a variety of surfaces is required.
• Knowledge of carpet cleaning methods and techniques such as extraction, bonneting, shampooing, encapsulation is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervision of custodial staff.
• Work with project tasks as directed by supervisor such as carpet cleaning using variety of methods, scrub/strip and seal/ recoat floors, power wash/sanitize restrooms and buff floors.
• Perform general custodial tasks in a specific work area including trash removal, vacuuming, cleaning white/chalk boards, dry/wet mopping, cleaning mirrors, furniture, tiles, walls and windows, dusting vertical and horizontal surfaces.
• Operate custodial equipment such as vacuum, extractor, buffer, scrubber, floor machines, rider/extractor, and sanitizer.
• Act as a working group leader on certain projects, such as moving and setup of furniture or equipment.
• Assume responsibility for housekeeping shift operations in the absence of the supervisor.
• Perform inspection of completed work assignments and provide feedback to the employee and the Housekeeping Supervisor.
• Provide training and retraining to custodians on routine work assignments and the use of equipment and supplies as directed by supervisor.
• Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate supervisor and manager; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
• Perform snow removal and perform special work assignments or clean ups as directed.
• Perform other job?related duties as assigned.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Custodial knowledge

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Vacuum cleaner

Extractor

Buffer

Floor machines

Job description

Oakton College in Des Plaines, IL is seeking a custodial lead to supervise routine and non-routine housekeeping tasks under a manager. The role includes planning shift operations, training custodians, and ensuring safe, clean facilities across campus.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2–3 years custodial experience, 2 years supervisory experience preferred, and knowledge of various floor care and carpet cleaning methods.