Part-Time Building Janitor

Palos School District 118; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Palos School District 118 is seeking a Building Janitor for the 2nd shift (2:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.) with immediate start. Responsibilities include cleaning assigned areas, sanitizing surfaces, maintaining floors, restrooms, and preparing for events. Requires a high school diploma or GED and experience in building sanitation.

The district emphasizes equal opportunity employment and will fingerprint new hires as part of the background check process; punctuality and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Experience in building sanitation and basic cleaning knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of supplies and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to meet work deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with people.
• Must be flexible, cooperative, well-organized and punctual.
• Must be bondable; fingerprinting required by Illinois and FBI.

Responsibilities

• Clean specified areas as directed by building custodian.
• Vacuum carpet, mop floors, dust surfaces.
• Dust furniture, window sills, etc.
• Sanitize desks, chairs and door hardware.
• Empty trash and restrooms; replenish supplies.
• Clean whiteboards, wash surfaces, glass.
• Check for unsafe conditions and report to supervisor.
• Assist with set-ups and post-event cleanup.
• Support other staff with cleaning as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Deadline oriented

Follow instructions

Flexibility

Punctual

Bondable

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
  
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
  
  
• Date Available:
  Immediate
  
  

Building Janitor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED certificate with ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills, basic mathematical skills and problem-solving skills.
• Experienced in physical plant/building sanitation.
• Basic knowledge in use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ability to meet work deadlines.
• Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with people.
• Must be flexible, cooperative and well-organized.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be bondable (no criminal record). All newly hired employees must be fingerprinted through the State of Illinois and FBI.

Specific Responsibilities:

Primary janitorial duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• The cleaning of his/her specified areas of cleaning, as directed by building custodian.
• Vacuum carpeting, dust mopping and washing of floors.
• Dusting of entire area including, but not limited to, furniture, window sills, etc.
• Sanitize desks, chairs and door hardware.
• Empty garbage cans.
• Cleaning and washing of whiteboards and ledges.
• Check area for any burnt out lights, leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
• Clean and sanitize bathroom toilets, urinals, wash basins, stall partitions and floors.
• Empty bathroom garbage, fill soap containers, towel and tissue dispensers.
• Check bathroom area for any leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
• Washing of window and door glass.
• Stripping and burnishing of floors.
• Assist with set-ups and break down of equipment for performances.
• Assist with any after-hours meetings or approved activities in your building.
• Assist other building personnel with their cleaning of area, when necessary or instructed to do so.
• Other duties as assigned

Effective Date and Work Hours:

Immediate start date.
Positions available: 2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., days and number of hours per day vary based on availability.

Salary:

Beginning salary $17.10/hour

Equal Pay Act - Palos School District 118


District 118 is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, applicants must sign a form requesting a criminal history background investigation.

Postings current as of 9/3/2026 7:17:14 AM CST.

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