School Custodial Cleaner

ABM•North Chicago, IL

About The Position

ABM is seeking a reliable and experienced School Custodian to perform general cleaning duties in assigned areas at a K–12 school, college, or university campus. No prior experience or formal education is required, and on-the-job training is provided. The listed pay rate is $16.37 per hour; an individual offer may vary based on experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package, with details available through ABM Employee Benefits for Front Line Team Members. The role may suit someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military- and veteran-friendly employer and encourages veterans and candidates with military experience to apply. Military Occupational Specialty codes listed are 92S, 92Y, LS, 3051, and 3F1X1.

Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age or older.
  • No prior experience required; on-the-job training is provided.
  • No high school diploma, GED, or college degree required.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior customer service experience.
  • One year of prior similar work experience.

Responsibilities

  • Clean and maintain assigned areas, including classrooms, hallways, restrooms, locker rooms, offices, and stairways.
  • Sweep, remove debris, clean spills, and mop floors in designated areas.
  • Check trash receptacles regularly and empty them as needed.
  • Follow procedures for using chemical cleaners and power equipment to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
  • Notify the lead cleaner or manager about needed minor or major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
  • Maintain effective communication and working relationships with clients, coworkers, shift coordinators, supervisors, and managers.
  • Collect, consolidate, and sort recycling into appropriate receptacles.
  • Clean and dust desks, chairs, tables, furniture, fixtures, doors, sills, floors, ceilings, and walls.
  • Polish hard surfaces such as woodwork and stainless steel.
  • Wipe and clean tabletops, chairs, and equipment in food areas.
  • Move items such as cabinets, boxes, furniture, crates, and equipment to clean areas, manually or with hand trucks.
  • Clean interior partition glass, windows, glass partitions, and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
  • Sweep walks, rake leaves, cut grass, remove snow, or perform other incidental seasonal tasks.
  • Clean and polish restrooms as needed.
  • Comply with safety, security, compliance, and quality standards and procedures established by the company, clients, and regulatory authorities.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package; details are available through ABM Employee Benefits for Front Line Team Members.
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