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Building Janitor

PALOS COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT #118
Palos Park, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/18/2026
Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED certificate with ability to demonstrate written and oral communication skills, basic mathematical skills and problem-solving skills.
  • Experienced in physical plant/building sanitation.
  • Basic knowledge in use and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
  • Ability to meet work deadlines.
  • Ability to follow instructions and communicate well with people.
  • Must be flexible, cooperative and well-organized.
  • Must be punctual.
  • Must be bondable (no criminal record). All newly hired employees must be fingerprinted through the State of Illinois and FBI.

Specific Responsibilities

Primary janitorial duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • The cleaning of his/her specified areas of cleaning, as directed by building custodian.
  • Vacuum carpeting, dust mopping and washing of floors.
  • Dusting of entire area including, but not limited to, furniture, window sills, etc.
  • Sanitize desks, chairs and door hardware.
  • Empty garbage cans.
  • Cleaning and washing of whiteboards and ledges.
  • Check area for any burnt out lights, leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
  • Clean and sanitize bathroom toilets, urinals, wash basins, stall partitions and floors.
  • Empty bathroom garbage, fill soap containers, towel and tissue dispensers.
  • Check bathroom area for any leaks or unsafe conditions, notifying building custodian of any found.
  • Washing of window and door glass.
  • Stripping and burnishing of floors.
  • Assist with set-ups and break down of equipment for performances.
  • Assist with any after-hours meetings or approved activities in your building.
  • Assist other building personnel with their cleaning of area, when necessary or instructed to do so.
  • Other duties as assigned

Effective Date and Work Hours:

Immediate start date.

Positions available: 2nd shift - 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.

Salary

Beginning salary $16.25/hour; medical benefits; paid vacation and sick days.

Equal Pay Act - Palos School District 118

District 118 is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, applicants must sign a form requesting a criminal history background investigation.

Salary : $16

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