School Custodian

ABM Industries - Carol Stream, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Carol Stream, IL

10,001+ employees

Specialty Trade Contractors

About the position

The School Custodian is responsible for performing general cleaning duties in designated areas within a K-12 school, college, or university campus environment. This role is essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in various facilities, ensuring a safe and pleasant environment for students and staff. The position is suitable for individuals entering the workforce or returning with limited experience, as on-the-job training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain assigned areas, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and stairways.
• Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors in designated areas.
• Regularly check and empty trash receptacles in all designated areas as needed.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Notify lead cleaner or manager of the need for minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Collect, consolidate, and separate recycling into proper receptacles.
• Clean and dust desks, chairs, tables, furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceilings, and walls.
• Polish hard surfaces, such as woodwork and stainless steel surfaces.
• Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas.
• Move cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates, and equipment to clean areas, either manually or using hand trucks.
• Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using appropriate cleaners and tools.
• Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow, or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
• Maintain the cleanliness of restrooms, cleaning and polishing as needed.
• Comply with all safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the Company, Clients, and regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• No experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required.

Nice-to-haves

• Prior customer service experience.
• One (1) year of prior similar work experience.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package offered by ABM.