About Us
We are Harper College…the college in your community.
The College was established by referendum in 1965 and opened September 1967. It is named for Dr. William Rainey Harper, a pioneer in the junior college movement in the United States and the first president of the University of Chicago.
Harper College is now one of the nation’s premier community colleges and one of the largest, serving approximately 29,000 students annually in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. The College’s academic programs prepare students for rewarding careers and for transfer to four-year universities. Harper offers associate degree and certification programs, advanced career programs, workforce training, professional development, continuing education classes, accelerated degree options for adults and developmental education programs.
At Harper College, we are committed to fair and equitable compensation for all employees. In compliance with Illinois state law, we prioritize transparency in salary information. Our salary ranges reflect our dedication to attracting and retaining top talent while ensuring equitable pay practices.We encourage open discussions about compensation and invite you to reach out with any questions you may have regarding salary details. Harper College typically offers compensation up to the median market rate for this position. We aim to ensure our pay is competitive while aligning with both the role's requirements and the candidate's experience. To review all benefit information visit us at:
https://www.harpercollege.edu/about/directory/hr/index.php
Job Description
Characteristic Duties:
Provide custodial services for Harper College facilities.
Cleans and maintains the College facilities, buildings, offices, classrooms, restrooms and common areas.
Performs custodial duties to include vacuuming, sweeping, scrubbing, dust mopping and wet mopping floors, furniture dusting, cleaning and replenishing restrooms supplies, emptying and cleaning waste receptacles, cleaning whiteboards, cleaning windows and walls, cleaning restrooms and other facilities as assigned, cleaning elevators and stairwells, and maintaining custodial supplies and equipment
Equipment/Tools:
Employee must operate the following tools:
- All floor machines
- Common hand tools
- Extension ladders
Working Conditions:
Employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions. Employee may be required to wear respiratory protection, eye protection and/or hearing protection and other personal protective equipment on a daily basis. Employee is exposed to dust and cleaning solvents.
Physical Demands:
Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate strength using equipment/machinery, pull, grasp, and climb. Ability to lift up to 75 lbs. occasionally.
Supervision:
Under direct supervision of the Custodial Foreman. Receives daily oral and written instructions on work to be performed.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications:
Education: High school education or equivalent.
Experience: Six months of janitorial/housekeeping/ custodial experience is required. Knowledge of cleaning methods, material, and equipment. Must have the necessary skills to do the following: vacuum, wet/dry vacuum, carpet extraction, shampooing, stripping and waxing of floors.
Licensing:
Valid Illinois Drivers License
