Part-Time Custodian

Custodial Staff

Employer: Black Hawk College

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Location: East Campus - Galva, IL

Job Type: Part-Time Staff

Job Number: 22-00601

Department: Facilities & Campus Services (EC)

Opening Date: 08/25/2026

Closing Date: Continuous

Work Hours: 4am-8am Mon-Fri

Application materials required: Resume/CV

General Information & Responsibilities

Responsible for keeping assigned areas as clean as possible with the machines and equipment available and performing all custodial services at Black Hawk College-East Campus.

Description of Duties

a. Keeps assigned areas neat and clean, including vacuuming, dusting, scrubbing and reconditioning all carpeted and hard surface floors; dusting, polishing and vacuuming of all furniture, doors, walls; washing of light fixtures and windows; dumping all waste containers and recycling containers and hauling same to proper disposal areas.

b. Assists in special events setup and teardown and security of all College property on assigned shift.

c. Perform cleaning, refueling, and minor maintenance of college vehicles.

Education & Experience

a. High school diploma or GED required.

b. Six months of previous experience operating and maintaining machines inherent to the job (e.g. floor scrubber, buffer) required. Includes keeping machines cleaned.

c. Six months of previous experience in similar work assignments desired.

d. Ability to occasionally lift 50 pounds required.

e. Ability to read, write, and understand directions written in English.

f. Must be dependable and punctual in reporting to and leaving work.

g. Ability to make decisions and implement them after they are made, and fulfill requirements to complete assignments.

h. Ability to operate vehicles required to perform duties. Must possess a current Driver's License.

i. Must be in physically capable of completing major responsibilities listed above

Supplemental Information

a. Demonstrates BHC core values.

b. Accuracy of work.

c. Efficiency of work.

d. Ability to work cooperatively with co-workers.

e. Ability to communicate in pleasant manner with employees, student, vendors, and general public.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well. Core Benefits for Regular, Part-Time Staff Employees (Employed 20 or more hours per week) Tuition Waiver Employee Assistance Program Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care Account Paid Holidays Sick Leave Retirement Pension Plans State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.