Custodian

  • Chicago Children's Advocacy Center
  • Chicago, Illinois
  • Full Time
ChicagoCAC employees are expected to perform their job duties and act in a manner consistent with the Core Values of the organization.

Responsibility Summary

To maintain the ChicagoCAC as a clean and safe environment for all clients, employees, partners and guests.

DEI&AB Culture Commitment: Custodian is responsible for creating an inclusive environment that demonstrates equity, inclusion, accessibility, and belonging to our clients, ChicagoCAC employees, and partners. The position also assists in ChicagoCAC’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Belonging (DEIAB) initiatives.

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
  • Gather and empty trash.
  • Clean, and supply restrooms.
  • Clean and supply kitchens.
  • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures.
  • Clean windows, glass partitions and mirrors.
  • Dust furniture, walls, machines and equipment.
  • Back up to Maintenance Engineer.
  • Train new custodians
  • Track supply inventory.
  • Maintain clean and organized work area.
  • Special cleaning as assigned.
  • Display professional demeanor.
  • Participate in local networking and training opportunities.
  • Wash towels.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Discretion

The Custodian has a low-level range of discretion and independent decision-making.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Relationships

The custodian works closely with the Director of Facilities & Support Services, and Support Services Team.

Qualifications

A strong janitorial background with 3+ years’ experience in office cleaning is required. Must be able to lift 25 lbs. or more, ability to climb ladder and operate mid-sized equipment.

In addition to making a significant impact on children’s and families’ lives, ChicagoCAC offers amazing benefits for our staff, which include:

    • BCBS HMO and PPO healthcare coverage options with an opportunity to add family members to plans.
    • Free life insurance at 2x your salary up to a maximum of $200,000.
    • Additional pay of 10% of your salary up to $7,500 per year (available after 6 months of employment) to use towards a menu of benefits such as: additional health benefits, dental, vision, long-term disability short-term disability, 403b plan, a Roth option, legal coverage, dependent care, flexible spending, and taxable spending.
    • Taxable spending may be used for health club membership, fitness activities, tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, among other options.
    • Paid Time Off (“PTO”): PTO starts accruing the first day of employment and accrues at a rate of 35 days in a 12-month period.
    • PTO days are used for all days off, including holidays and sick time so you have maximum flexibility in the use of your PTO.
    • Timing of vacations may be dependent on client needs, as that’s our first priority.
    • PTO goes up to 40 days after 5 years.
    • Additional PTO for FMLA-related reasons up to 20 days.
    • A remote work policy that provides flexibility in work hours so long as operational needs are met.
    • Regular expert training on evidence-based therapy modalities, which includes being able to earn Continuing Education Units.
    • The ability to wear jeans and enjoy afternoon milk and cookies every Friday! If you share our passion for providing hope and healing to children and families who have experienced abuse and trauma, and possess the qualifications we’re looking for, please submit an application!
ChicagoCAC’s Compensation Philosophy: We are committed to fair compensation, aligned with Chicago market rates. Our salary scale reflects our values, business strategy, and financial goals. Based on funding and internal equity, the starting salary for this position may fall between the minimum and midpoint of the listed range. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: ChicagoCAC is an Equal Opportunity Employer: BIPOC, persons with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ people are strongly encouraged to apply. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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Salary commensurate with experience.

Job ID: 487344858
Originally Posted on: 7/30/2025

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