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Southwestern Illinois College

Full-Time Custodian

Pay: $21.15/hr
Posted: 3 weeks ago
Location: Belleville, IL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 2 weeks ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 9/19/2026

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A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$33,417 / year median in Illinois

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Job ID:
4421
Location:
Belleville
ANNOUNCEMENT
Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for a full-time Custodian. This position is covered under the agreement between the College and Service Employees Union Local #116. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as positions become available.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
In accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, this is a full-time position assigned a 40 hour schedule each week. The work involves considerable manual labor throughout the work shift. Materials used in the performance of duties include various chemical cleaning agents and supplies. Equipment used in the performance of duties includes power-assisted cleaning equipment.
QUALIFICATIONS
Functional reading and basic math skills as evidenced by a High School Diploma or GED certificate is required. Ability to operate power-assisted equipment and to use chemical cleaning agents in an approved manner to avoid risk of injury to self or to others and to avoid damage to equipment, fixtures and furnishings is required. Prior custodial work experience of a minimum of one year is required. Valid driver's license required.
STARTING PAY AND HOURS
$21.15/hr. as determined according to the provisions of the agreement between the College and the Union.
BENEFITS & PERKS
Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information. Uniforms, tools, and safety equipment is provided by the College Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!
WORK LOCATION
Belleville and/or Granite City campuses and varying shifts available.
APPLICATION DEADLINE
This position will remain open until filled.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials, i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted ( official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account. Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace