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Decatur Park District

Seasonal Custodian

Decatur, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Park Maintenance - Custodian - Seasonal Department: Parks Department Reports To: Park Superintendent/Park Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Wage: $15.00/hour POSITION FOCUS Responsible for ...

Decatur Park District

Seasonal Custodian

Decatur, IL

$15/hr

Park Maintenance Custodian Seasonal Department: Parks Department Reports To: Park Superintendent/Park Supervisor FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Wage: $15.00/hour POSITION FOCUS Responsible for performing a ...

tbg

Hourly - Day Porter

Chestnut, IL · On-site

$16/hr

Your role as a custodian is vital to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. * Maintain the cleanliness of common areas, lobbies, and restrooms. * Perform routine janitor tasks such as trash ...

tbg

Hourly - Day Porter

Chestnut, IL

$16/hr

Your role as a custodian is vital to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. * Maintain the cleanliness of common areas, lobbies, and restrooms. * Perform routine janitor tasks such as trash ...

tbg

Hourly - Day Porter

Chestnut, IL · On-site

$16/hr

Your role as a custodian is vital to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment. * Maintain the cleanliness of common areas, lobbies, and restrooms. * Perform routine janitor tasks such as trash ...

Vonachen Group

Floor Care Technician

Decatur, IL · On-site

$18.50/hr

Floor Care Technician The Floor Tech is responsible for all aspects of floor care using the latest custodial equipment to provide high quality service levels while adhering to company policies and ...

ESS Clean

Part Time Morning (Decatur)

Decatur, IL · On-site

$13.75 - $17.75/hr

Now Hiring: Part-Time Morning Janitor - Decatur, IL Start Your Day Making a Difference with ESS Clean! At ESS Clean, our mission is Improving Lives Through Superior Service. Every day, we help create ...

MACON RESOURCES INC

Janitor

Decatur, IL · On-site

$17.80/hr

GENERAL DESCRIPTION You may not know it, but MRI is a HUGE building in Decatur we even have a full sized factory and rest areas along the highways to take care of! We need help keeping these areas ...

VIP Cinemas

Cleaner/Janitor

Lincoln, IL

$16/hr

Main Responsibilities of a Cleaner/Janitor: * Keep buildings in a clean condition * Perform all heavy-duty cleaning * Perform regular maintenance activities * Engage in repair activities when needed ...

VIP Cinemas

Cleaner/Janitor

Lincoln, IL · On-site

$16/hr

Main Responsibilities of a Cleaner/Janitor: * Keep buildings in a clean condition * Perform all heavy-duty cleaning * Perform regular maintenance activities * Engage in repair activities when needed ...

Vonachen Group

Floor Care Technician

Decatur, IL · On-site

$18/hr

Job Details The Floor Tech is responsible for all aspects of floor care using the latest custodial equipment to provide high quality service levels while adhering to company policies and assisting to ...

Pilot Company

Janitorial Maintenance

Decatur, IL · On-site

$15 - $21.10/hr

Company Description Pay Rates Starting between: $15.00 - $21.10 / hour Are you passionate about team building, customer service, and meeting new people? Pilot Company offers a dynamic environment ...

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As of Jul 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for custodian and in Decatur, IL is $15.41, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.27 and $17.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectCustodianJanitor
CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent, sometimes certifications in cleaning or safetyTypically high school diploma or equivalent, minimal certifications
Work EnvironmentSchools, offices, hospitals, and public buildingsSimilar environments, often in schools and commercial facilities
Job ResponsibilitiesCleaning, maintenance, minor repairs, safety checksCleaning, trash removal, basic maintenance
Employer & Industry UsageUsed interchangeably in many organizations, with 'custodian' often implying a broader roleCommonly used in schools and commercial settings

While both roles involve cleaning and maintenance, a custodian typically has a broader scope of responsibilities, including minor repairs and safety checks, and may require additional certifications. Janitors primarily focus on cleaning tasks. The terms are often used interchangeably, but 'custodian' may suggest a more comprehensive role in maintaining facilities.

What does a custodian do at work?

A custodian is responsible for cleaning and maintaining buildings such as schools, offices, or hospitals. Their duties include sweeping, mopping, dusting, trash removal, and ensuring facilities are safe and sanitary. Custodians often use cleaning tools and may need to follow safety procedures or hold basic certifications.

What is the highest paying custodian job?

The highest paying custodian jobs are often in specialized facilities such as hospitals, airports, or corporate headquarters, where experience, certifications, and supervisory roles can lead to higher salaries. Custodians with advanced skills, such as equipment operation or hazardous material handling, and those in management or supervisory positions tend to earn the most in this field.

What are the different types of custodian jobs?

Custodian jobs include roles such as janitors, cleaning technicians, maintenance custodians, and facilities cleaners. These positions often vary by setting, such as schools, hospitals, offices, or industrial facilities, and may require specific skills or certifications like OSHA training. Custodians typically perform cleaning, maintenance, and safety tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Do custodians get paid more than janitors?

Custodians and janitors often perform similar cleaning and maintenance tasks, but custodians typically have more responsibilities and may earn higher wages. Salary differences depend on the employer, location, and experience, with custodians sometimes receiving additional benefits or certifications that can influence pay.
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Substitute Custodian - 2nd Shift - All Schools

Decatur Public Schools District #61

Decatur, IL • On-site

$18/hr

Full-time, Other

Posted 6 days ago

Job description

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Teamsters/Custodian
Date Posted:
7/7/2026
Location:
All Schools
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
07/11/2026
PAY IS $18.00 PER HOUR
TITLE: Substitute Custodian
PURPOSE: The Substitute Custodian is primarily responsible for maintaining an attractive, sanitary, safe facility for students, staff, and the public; providing equipment and furniture arrangements for meetings, classroom activities, and events; and minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure to the school district.
QUALIFICATIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
  1. High School Diploma or equivalent required
  2. General knowledge of institutional and/or commercial cleaning techniques
  3. Good communication and interpersonal skills
  4. Ability to follow direction and work independently

EXPERIENCE: Entry Level Position
REPORTS To:
Building Principal
Supervisor of Custodians
Custodial Foreman
Head Custodian
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Fingerprinting and job-related background check required
The substitute custodian position is not covered under any collective bargaining agreement The substitute custodian position is not a full-time, permanent employee of the District. Rather, substitutes are used on an as-needed, day-to-day basis - in accordance with relevant laws and regulations
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
  1. Cleans assigned District facilities (e.g., classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, lunch rooms, corridors, carpets, windows, walls, bleachers, stages, locker rooms, sidewalks, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, attractive environment
  2. Prepares school district facilities for daily operations (e.g., opening gates and building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flags, placing crosswalk signs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District facilities are operational and safe
  3. Secures school district facilities and grounds for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability to the school district
  4. Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparation for meetings, classroom activities, and other related events
  5. Reports and responds to emergency calls for custodial assistance
  6. Completes employer required training for the purpose of maintaining current knowledge regarding specific job and/or District, state and federal rules, regulations, policies and procedures and laws
  7. Completes special work assignments as assigned by the head custodian, the Principal (or his/her designee) and/or the custodial supervisory staff
  8. Works cooperatively with administration, teaching staff, students, and other service departments
  9. Daily attendance and punctuality are required for the purpose of ensuring the goals of the work unit can be met
  10. Adhere to all Board of Education policies, administrative regulations, and state and federal regulations as are applicable to the custodial operations

PHYSICAL, MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
24 Jan 2017
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
ENVIRONMENT:
The incumbent may be required to work both inside and outside in all different weather conditions including extreme cold and heat. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights and smells. He/she may at times be exposed to dangerous and/or toxic substances and must take necessary precautions to protect eyes, nose, and skin from irritation and infection. The employee may be exposed to loud equipment and take appropriate precautions to protect themselves.
PHYSICAL:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach about the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb onto ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.
The employee must frequently move heavy objects and lift up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails, and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and move heavier objects such as salt and
bulk furniture, The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
24 Jan 2017
Hourly Rate will be $15.00/hour
Attachment(s):
  • Substitute Custodian_Job_Description - 01.25.2017.docx

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