Jobs › Methode Electronics

Custodian

Methode Electronics · Rolling Meadows, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 12, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

Apply at Methode Electronics

Likely interview questions for this role

Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.

About your past

Tell me about your cleaning experience in a factory, office or similar building.

What they are checking: Whether they have experience with the mix of production and office cleaning this job covers.

Tell me about a time someone asked you to drop what you were doing and help somewhere else.

What they are checking: Whether they are flexible and willing to cover other areas as needed.

How do you stay motivated doing work that people don't always notice?

What they are checking: Whether they take pride in their work and stay consistent without constant praise.

What would you do

How do you plan your shift so restrooms, the lunchroom and production areas all get done?

What they are checking: Whether they can organize a long list of tasks and prioritize the most-used areas.

You find a leak or broken fixture while cleaning. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they report or fix problems promptly rather than ignoring them.

What would you do if you saw a safety hazard on the production floor, like a spill near equipment?

What they are checking: Whether they act quickly to protect people and know to alert others.

About the work

Have you stripped, waxed or refinished floors before? Walk me through how you do it.

What they are checking: Whether they know proper floor care steps, which the posting lists.

Do you have experience driving a forklift? How do you stay safe using one?

What they are checking: Whether they can safely move scrap and materials as the job requires.

How would you check fire extinguishers and emergency lights during a monthly inspection?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic safety checks and why they matter.

How do you handle emptying drums of liquids into holding tanks safely?

What they are checking: Whether they take chemical and spill safety seriously.

Practice this interview out loud.

Offer builds a real interview for this exact role at Methode Electronics from your resume and this job description, asks the questions one at a time, and tells you what landed. The first one is free.

Practice this out loud

The full job description

As published by Methode Electronics.

Position Summary: Maintains a clean, safe, and well-functioning facility by performing custodial, light maintenance, and material-handling duties across production, office, and grounds areas. Position Responsibilities: • Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and polish floors and surfaces; clean and wash windows throughout the facility • Clean restrooms, production areas, and office areas, including covering other areas as needed • Empty trash receptacles and restock supplies throughout the building • Maintain the lunchroom before and after breaks and shifts • Change floor mops and mop heads across departments and collect rags for pick-up • Wax and refinish production floors as scheduled • Pick up paper, debris, and litter from grounds and building exteriors • Change light bulbs, ceiling tiles, and internal HVAC/AC filters; clean AC vents • Report needed repairs and perform minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment • Conduct monthly inspection and upkeep of emergency lighting and fire extinguishers • Change water filters on water fountains and perform touch-up painting as needed • Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to prepare, weigh, and load scrap and materials for removal • Empty used 55-gallon drums of liquids into holding tanks • Remove damaged skids and excess crate wood, placing them into roll-off containers • Set up tables and chairs for company events • Assist contractors (e.g., pest control) with facility walk-throughs • Assist with snow removal and salting of entryways and other emergency situations, such as replacing emergency door alarm exit batteries • Other duties as assigned Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED preferred • Prior custodial, facilities maintenance, or general labor experience preferred • Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, and scheduled instructions • Ability to safely operate a forklift and other material handling equipment; forklift certification required or must be obtained within a specified period of hire • Basic mechanical aptitude to perform minor repairs and routine facility maintenance • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and prioritize tasks across multiple areas of the facility • Availability to respond to occasional facility emergencies outside of routine duties Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job, which is performed throughout the facility, including production floor, office, and outdoor grounds areas. The employee may be exposed to varying outdoor temperatures during snow removal and grounds work, as well as cleaning chemicals and equipment noise. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally move heavier loads with the assistance of a forklift or other material handling equipment. Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching (including overhead reaching) are required, along with occasional climbing (ladders/step stools) to service lighting, ceiling tiles, and HVAC vents. The role also involves repetitive hand motion and exposure to outdoor conditions during snow removal and grounds duties. Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: EEO Poster, if you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Benefits and Perks: Methode offers US employees Medical, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life & Disability insurance, a wellness program, and time off benefits. Voluntary benefit plans include Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Pet Insurance. Methode provides an Employee Assistance Program, and participation in the Company’s 401(k) plan which includes a company contribution. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Hourly employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Apply at Methode Electronics

More custodian roles