Evening Custodian

Latin School of Chicago is seeking a reliable and skilled Evening Custodian with experience cleaning office buildings and, most preferably, schools.

WORK SCHEDULE:

- 3:00pm-11:30pm

- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday

JOB DUTIES:

- Perform general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.

- Perform routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.

- Empty trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.

- Unlock doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.

- Remove snow when are where is needed (shovel and blower)

- Stripping and waxing floors when needed

- Operating carpet extraction equipment when needed

- Cleaning washrooms and offices

- Snow removal when needed

- Help set up for the next day's events (moving tables, chairs, bleachers, etc.)

- Other related duties as needed and/or assigned

Latin School of Chicago has a pleasant working environment, excellent benefits package including a generous time-off plan. The Evening Custodian pay rate is $21.42 per hour.

Qualifications

- High school diploma or equivalent is preferred

- Prior custodial or janitorial experience is strongly preferred

- Ability to understand and follow instructions and safety protocols

- Ability to work independently and manage assigned areas efficiently

- Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, equipment and safety practices

- Experience using carpet extraction or similar equipment is helpful

- Basic maintenance skills to make minor repairs

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (often 6–8 hours per shift)

- Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds regularly

- Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, and reach frequently while cleaning floors, desks, and fixtures

- Ability to push and maneuver custodial equipment, including vacuums, floor scrubbers, and cleaning carts

- Ability to grip and use hand tools and cleaning equipment

- Ability to perform repetitive motions such as sweeping, mopping, wiping, and vacuuming

- Ability to work with cleaning chemicals safely, following established safety procedures

- Ability to work in varied indoor environments, including exposure to cleaning agents, dust, and occasional noise from equipment

Latin School embraces diversity of people, cultures, and ideas and is an equal opportunity employer.