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Southwestern Illinois College

Part-Time Custodian, Grant-Funded

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17.85/hr

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Belleville, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 9/19/2026

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What they do

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:

4418

Location:

Belleville

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for part-time, grant-funded, Custodians. These positions are covered under the agreement between the College and Local 148. AFL-CIO. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as positions become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

These are part-time positions assigned to work up to 28 hours per 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 as well as various chemical fuels, oils, herbicides, and fertilizers for grounds. Equipment used in the performance of duties includes power-assisted cleaning equipment and/or power-assisted mowers and trimmers as well as tractors and light trucks. The work is performed in accordance with the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College. This position is contingent upon external funding.

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 or groundskeeping work experience of a minimum of one year is preferred. Valid Driver's License is strongly preferred.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS

Effective August 1, 2026, starting rate is $17.85 per hour, up to 28 hours per week

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 Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan Eligibility for medical coverage as outline in the Affordable Care Act 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

These positions 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