Custodian - Rakow Center

$31,200 - $31,200/Yr

Unclassified - Carpentersville, IL

Part-time - Entry Level

Carpentersville, IL

About the position

The Custodian position at the Rakow Center involves performing routine cleaning and maintenance tasks under the supervision of the Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor. This part-time role includes responsibilities such as cleaning, minor maintenance, and supervising part-time custodial personnel. The custodian is expected to maintain a clean and safe environment for the facility and assist in various operational tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine cleaning and maintenance functions under supervision.
• Sweep, mop, wash, scrub, strip, and wax floors by hand or machine.
• Dust and polish furniture and woodwork, wash windows, screens, sills, and doors.
• Perform minor building maintenance repairs and painting.
• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment manually or with a hand truck.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, dust, and vacuum rooms.
• Shovel snow, spread salt, and maintain sidewalks.
• Operate mechanical equipment such as buffers and scrubbers.
• Collect trash, dispose of waste, and replace lightbulbs.
• Perform routine building repairs in electric, plumbing, and woodwork.
• Set up and take down rooms for class programs or rentals.
• Lock and unlock doors and windows, activate/deactivate building alarms.
• Supervise special projects and labor crews.
• Assist Custodial Supervisor in staff training.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of tools, methods, and materials used in facility cleaning maintenance work.
• Ability to operate vacuums, buffers, floor machines, and carpet cleaners.
• Requires leadership capabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• First aid/CPR certificate recommended.

Benefits

• Part-time hourly pay at $15 an hour.