What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Oakton College?
Location: Des Plaines, IL Category: Staff Job Type: Full Time Staff Posted On: Thu Sep 10 2026 Job Description:
Basic Function and Responsibility:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned college facility; maintain buildings and surrounding areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
General supervision is received from the Manager of Housekeeping. Functional supervision is received from the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
None
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
HOUS: Monday - Friday 10:30 pm - 7:00 am
SALARY: The hourly salary of this position is $19.59 which equates to $39,456 annualized based on Oakton's summer hours
Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.
For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Basic Function and Responsibility:
Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, perform routine custodial activities at an assigned school campus or other assigned college facility; maintain buildings and surrounding areas in a clean, orderly and secure condition.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform general custodial tasks in a specific work area including trash removal, cleaning chalk boards, dry/wet mopping, strip/wax floors etc.
- Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber
- Move furniture, file cabinets, desks, etc., as required.
- Set up furniture, stages, mats, etc., as required for special events.
- Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets and urinals; replenish dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper and other items; clean mirrors, tile and windows.
- Assist and work with routine tasks as directed by supervision such as moving, plumbing, and basic repair.
- Report safety, sanitary and fire hazards to appropriate authority; report need for maintenance repairs; respond to emergency custodial requests as needed.
- Perform snow removal and perform special work assignments or clean ups as directed.
- Perform other job related duties as assigned.
General supervision is received from the Manager of Housekeeping. Functional supervision is received from the Housekeeping Supervisor.
Supervision Exercised:
None
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is required.
- One year of custodial experience or similar experience is necessary.
- Familiarity with methods, techniques, materials, tools and equipment used in custodial work is required.
- Position will require employees to have the ability to stand, walk and move for extended periods of time (Often - 75% - 100%).
- the ability to detect dirt, dust, stains and marks. (Often 75% to 100%)
- the ability to bend, twist, stoop, kneel, crawl, push, pull, and reach in all directions (Often - 75% - 100%)
- the ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. (Often 75% - 100%)
- the ability to perform moderate to strenuous physical labor for extended periods of time. (Often 75% - 100%)
- the ability to set up and operate mechanical cleaning equipment. (Occasional 50% to 75%)
- the ability to work at heights and the ability to ascend/descend ladders. (Seldom - 0% - 25%)
- Some shifts will require the use of radio communication. Employees on these shifts, and using these devices, will be required to have the ability to hear and exchange information clearly.
- Job duties may be performed in hot, dusty, dirty environments. Employees may be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and outside weather conditions.
HOUS: Monday - Friday 10:30 pm - 7:00 am
SALARY: The hourly salary of this position is $19.59 which equates to $39,456 annualized based on Oakton's summer hours
Based on the needs of the college and with Administrator approval, some positions at the college may have a hybrid schedule option available after 30 working days.
For information regarding employment eligibility, please visit our employment at Oakton web page.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary : $39,456