What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-time Custodian position at Legacy Charter School of Chicago?
Legacy Charter School is now accepting applications for a Part-time Custodian
Position title: Custodian
Location: Chicago, Illinois 60623
Classification: Part-Time/ Full-time
Salary Range: $18 - $20 per hour.
School Year: 2026–2027
Please note: this role is full-time during the summer months and transitions to part-time during the school year. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable with this schedule structure and have hands-on custodial experience.
General Summary
Legacy Charter School is a high-performing public charter school that holistically educates 500 scholars in pre-k through 8th grade in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Our mission is to create an outstanding center for teaching and learning for children and their families that will recognize and nurture the full potential of every child, provide a foundation for a college education, and educate our scholars to be creative and critical thinkers and responsible citizens in school, at home, and in the broader community.
Position Summary
We are looking for a responsible part-time custodian to maintain and protect our facilities. The external and internal appearance of a building reflects on the occupants. The custodian should be a hard worker, careful, and thorough in working and cleaning the premises. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in custodial maintenance jobs.
Primary Responsibilities
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.
Salary Range: $18 - $20 per hour.
Schedule Part-time:
Monday to Thursday 2 pm-7:30 pm
Friday 1 pm- 5:30 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legacy Charter School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or ethnic background.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply through Legacy Charter School Careers and upload a current resume. Selected applicants will move forward through Legacy’s hiring process, which includes interviews with faculty and school leadership.
Position title: Custodian
Location: Chicago, Illinois 60623
Classification: Part-Time/ Full-time
Salary Range: $18 - $20 per hour.
School Year: 2026–2027
Please note: this role is full-time during the summer months and transitions to part-time during the school year. We are seeking candidates who are comfortable with this schedule structure and have hands-on custodial experience.
General Summary
Legacy Charter School is a high-performing public charter school that holistically educates 500 scholars in pre-k through 8th grade in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood. Our mission is to create an outstanding center for teaching and learning for children and their families that will recognize and nurture the full potential of every child, provide a foundation for a college education, and educate our scholars to be creative and critical thinkers and responsible citizens in school, at home, and in the broader community.
Position Summary
We are looking for a responsible part-time custodian to maintain and protect our facilities. The external and internal appearance of a building reflects on the occupants. The custodian should be a hard worker, careful, and thorough in working and cleaning the premises. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. They will have great physical endurance to cover a large space. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in custodial maintenance jobs.
Primary Responsibilities
- Ensure spaces are prepared for the next day by taking out trash, tidying furniture, and dusting surfaces
- Sweep and mop floors and vacuum carpets
- Wash and sanitize toilets, sinks, and showers, and restock disposables (e.g. soap)
- Wipe mirrors and windows and maintain outer premises by cleaning entrances, trash pick-up, etc.
- Report damages to the engineer and assist where needed
- Secure facilities after operating hours by locking doors, closing windows, and setting up the alarm
- Undertake other occasional custodial and janitorial tasks (shoveling snow from the sidewalk, lifting heavy items, moving chairs, etc.)
- Previous custodial/janitorial experience is required for this position.
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Very good physical condition and strength
- High school diploma is preferred but not required
Salary for this position is competitive and depends on prior experience.
Salary Range: $18 - $20 per hour.
Schedule Part-time:
Monday to Thursday 2 pm-7:30 pm
Friday 1 pm- 5:30 pm
Equal Opportunity Employer
Legacy Charter School is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, or ethnic background.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should apply through Legacy Charter School Careers and upload a current resume. Selected applicants will move forward through Legacy’s hiring process, which includes interviews with faculty and school leadership.
Salary : $18 - $20