Campus Custodian

Location: Chicago, IL Onsite

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation Range: $18 Hourly

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Are you someone who takes pride in creating clean, safe, and welcoming environments? Moody Bible Institute is seeking a dependable and service-oriented Custodian to join our Facilities team. In this role, you will help maintain our campus facilities by ensuring classrooms, offices, common areas, and restrooms are clean, organized, and ready to support students, employees, and guests.

About Us

Moody Bible Institute is a Christ-centered higher education and media ministry dedicated to equipping people with the truth of Gods Word. Through trusted biblical teaching, media, and educational resources, Moody reaches audiences around the world with the gospel and seeks to make a lasting Kingdom impact.

The Opportunity

As a member of our Facilities team, you will play an important role in supporting Moodys mission by providing exceptional custodial services across campus while maintaining high standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.

What You'll Do

• Clean and maintain restrooms, classrooms, offices, hallways, stairwells, and common areas.
• Clean carpets, floors, walls, windows, and other surfaces using established procedures.
• Collect and properly dispose of trash and recycling materials.
• Monitor, replenish, and organize supplies in restrooms, kitchens, and public spaces.
• Maintain custodial storage areas in a clean, organized, and well-stocked condition.
• Operate custodial equipment, including carpet extractors, floor scrubbers, wet vacuums, and other specialized cleaning tools.
• Follow all safety guidelines, including the proper use of cleaning chemicals and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with campus events, special projects, and other duties as assigned.

Top Qualifications

Required

• Ability to follow instructions and apply training effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks independently and as part of a team.
• Reliable work ethic with the ability to meet established schedules and expectations.
• Ability to perform the physical requirements of the position.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous custodial, janitorial, housekeeping, or facilities maintenance experience.
• Familiarity with custodial equipment, cleaning products, and workplace safety procedures.

Work Environment

• Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institutes mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values. Employees are required to affirm Moodys Statement of Faith and adhere to Community Standards.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time position.
• Typical schedules:
• First Shift: Monday-Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
• Second Shift: Monday-Friday, 12:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
• Schedules may vary during academic breaks and campus events.
• Occasional overtime may be required to support institutional events and operational needs.

This role works throughout Moodys campus in offices, classrooms, restrooms, residence halls, hallways, and other facilities. Team members regularly use standard custodial tools and cleaning equipment to maintain a safe and welcoming environment.

The position requires frequent walking, standing, stair climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, pushing, and pulling throughout the workday. Employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds and move custodial carts, equipment, and supplies as needed.

Additional Information

• Full-time employees are eligible for benefits
• Candidates must demonstrate alignment with Moody Bible Institutes mission, doctrinal beliefs, and Christian values. Employees are required to affirm Moodys Statement of Faith and adhere to Community Standards.
• Candidates must align with Moody Bible Institute's Christian identity, including signing a Statement of Faith and adhering to Community Standards
• Moody Bible Institute values diversity and seeks team members who engage others in ways that honor its biblical foundation
• Moody complies with applicable nondiscrimination laws and, as a religious institution, requires employees to hold beliefs consistent with its Doctrinal Statement and Community Standards

Join Us

If you are passionate about serving others, take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and want your work to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply.

Join our team and help create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment where students, employees, and guests can thrive while advancing Moody Bible Institutes mission.