About the role
About ECC
Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.
Work Schedule
Monday through Friday from 11:00 pm to 4:00 am
Rate of Pay
This position is a grade 7 with a minimum of $15.43. Hourly rate offer will be commensurate with the education/experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy, and the current CBA, if applicable.
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Grant Funded
No
Job Summary
Perform general custodial duties and setups. Assist with projects such as cleaning of new construction and remodeling jobs
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- One year previous custodial experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend documents such as safety rules, safety data sheets, operating and maintenance instructions and manuals.
Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Essential Duties
- Perform custodial tasks assigned by custodial managers of all shifts (even if the employee reports to another supervisor) in various areas of campus buildings. Sweep, mop, rinse, strip and wax floors; maintain restrooms; empty trash; vacuum carpets and clean windows.
- Operate mechanical custodial equipment such as sweepers, floor scrubbers, buffers, shampooers, moving equipment, snow blowers, etc.
- Clean light fixtures and lenses when necessary.
- Assist grounds department with snow removal of walks and building entrances and discard miscellaneous waste around exterior of buildings and courtyards.
- Assist facility events with custodial coverage as needed.
- Assist in special cleaning and moving projects due to building renovations and new construction.
- Clean biohazard waste, when necessary, utilizing proper sanitary and health safety precautions and procedures.
- Lock and unlock buildings and classrooms per college’s schedule of events.
Other Duties
- May require performance working a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned which pertain to the job description.
Physical Demands
Medium (up to 50 lbs. occasionally or 30 lbs frequently or 10 lbs constantly)
Visual Acuity
General observations
Work Environment
Moderate noise
Environmental Conditions
Typical office or administrative
Outdoor weather
Wet or Humid conditions (non-weather related)
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees for more than one hour)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees for more than one hour)
Vibration
Hazards
Fumes or airborne particles
Close quarters
Current SSECCA Union Member Information
This position was posted on 12/10/2025. Elgin Community College Support Staff of Elgin Community College Association (SSECCA) members that apply by 12/17/2025 and meet the posted minimum qualifications will receive full consideration.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Elgin Community College does not discriminate, or tolerate discrimination, against any member of its community on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex/gender/gender identity, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law in matters of admissions, employment, or in any aspect of the educational programs or activities it offers.
In addition, Elgin Community College provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities to ensure equal access and equal opportunities with regard to employment practices, educational opportunities, and programs and services. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the College’s EEO/AA Officer. Determinations on request for a reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.