Galesburg, Illinois, United States · On-site
$35k–$39k/yr
This is a security-sensitive position and will require a background check as a pre-employment qualifier. Purpose/position code/classification/level/work relationships Maintain a clean and appealing educational facility. …
Skills: Custodial Cleaning, Sanitation, Floor Care, Equipment Operation, Waste Management
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Maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of an educational facility, including floors, restrooms, and common areas. Perform specialized tasks such as floor waxing, waste removal, event setup, and seasonal exterior maintenance.
Requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver's license. Candidates must be physically capable of arduous work, including lifting 50 lbs and climbing ladders.
This is a security-sensitive position and will require a background check as a pre-employment qualifier.
The following percentage breakdown reflects the typical allocation of work for a second-shift custodian in an educational facility. Actual work may vary based on campus events, weather conditions, staffing needs, emergency response, and seasonal cleaning schedules. Percentages are intended to describe the general weighting of duties and are not intended to limit assigned work.
Craft / Core Responsibility | Approx. % | Representative Duties |
Routine custodial cleaning and sanitation | 45% | Daily cleaning and orderliness of assigned areas, including floors, walls, ceilings, windows, furniture, fixtures, restrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, entrances, and common areas. |
Floor care and custodial equipment operation | 15% | Operation of vacuums, scrubbers, buffers, mops, brooms, dusters, carpet extractors, and related cleaning equipment; assists with stripping, waxing, and carpet extraction. |
Waste, recycling, supplies, and chemical use | 12% | Removal of trash and recycling, restocking and dispersing supplies, proper use and storage of cleaning and sanitation chemicals, and following dilution-rate instructions. |
Event, furniture, and setup support | 10% | Movement of equipment and furniture, room/event setup, special function support, and restoration of spaces following events. |
Seasonal, exterior-entry, and weather support | 8% | Assists with snow removal at doorways and entry sidewalks, application of ice melt at entry areas and sidewalks, and facility readiness during weather events. |
Safety, communication, and risk reporting | 5% | Monitors and reports unsafe conditions, supports risk-management expectations, maintains emergency procedure awareness, and carries/uses an operational radio/walkie-talkie. |
Departmental support, assessment, and other duties | 5% | Supports urgent facility needs outside regular hours when required, assists with departmental assessment/KPI activities, and performs other duties as assigned. |
Implemented: 11/2021
03/2025, 07/2026