NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY Custodial in DeKalb, IL

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Posting Details
Posting Detail Information

Classification Title Custodial
Position Number 00013392
Posting Date 04/15/2026
Closing Date 05/15/2026
Position Title Custodial
Employee Class Extra Help
Full Time/ Part Time Full-Time
FTE 1.00
Department Grounds
College/Unit Facilities Management
Division Administration & Finance
Location GO
Link to Department Homepage
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Position Summary
General landscaping maintenance including but not limited to weeding, trash pick-up, water plants/grass, raking, etc.

Hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm with two 15 minute paid breaks and a half hour unpaid lunch.

Paychecks are received on the 15th and last day on the month. Due to University policy, you will receive your first check 3-4 weeks after your start date.
Education/Experience
N/A
Preferred Qualification
Must be 16 years old with a valid driver’s license.
Physical Demands
Must be able to work in windy, hot, rainy weather conditions.
Appointment and Compensation Details

Anticipated Start Date 05/16/2026
Standard Hours Per Week 40
Working Hours Monday – Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm
Hourly Rate $17.00/Hourly
Earn Type Hourly
Is Background Check Required Yes
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Application Procedure
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Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
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Required Documents
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  1. Resume/Curriculum Vitae
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  3. Transcripts (unofficial with official required at hire)
Requirements, and Qualifications Position Summary General landscaping maintenance including but not limited to weeding, trash pick-up, water plants/grass, raking, etc. Hours are Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm with two 15 minute paid breaks and a half hour unpaid lunch. Paychecks are received on the 15th and last day on the month. Due to University policy, you will receive your first check 3-4 weeks after your start date. Education/ Experience N/ A Preferred Qualification Must be 16 years old with a valid driver’s license. Physical Demands Must be able to work in windy, hot, rainy weather conditions. Appointment and Compensation Details Anticipated Start Date 05/16/2026 Standard Hours Per Week 40 Working Hours Monday – Friday, 7:30 am – 4:00 pm Hourly Rate $17.00/ Hourly Earn Type Hourly Is
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