Interviews in Chicago, IL!

We have custodian openings on many shifts, including weekends and overnights until 3:30 or 5:30 a.m. Which shifts can you commit to?

What they are checking: Whether they can reliably work one of the listed schedules, which is the first thing that decides the hire.

Tell me about your cleaning or janitorial experience.

What they are checking: Whether they have related experience or habits that show they can follow a daily cleaning schedule.

Tell me about a time you worked as part of a team to get a big job done.

What they are checking: Whether they cooperate well with coworkers on shared areas and tasks.

How do you keep your work quality up at the end of a 10-hour shift?

What they are checking: Whether they stay careful and thorough even when tired.

Why do you want to work with SBM?

What they are checking: Whether they have a real reason to stay, which helps predict whether they will stick with the job.

How will you get to work on time, especially for a 5 a.m. start or an overnight shift?

What they are checking: Whether they have dependable transportation and a plan, since attendance is the biggest concern.

You are cleaning and notice a spill or broken item that someone could trip on. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they deal with hazards right away and report them instead of walking past.

What would you do if you weren't sure how to use a cleaning chemical?

What they are checking: Whether they ask or read the label first instead of guessing, which prevents injuries.

Someone who works in the building asks you for help with something. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they are polite and professional with customer staff, since they represent SBM.

Have you used cleaning machines like an auto scrubber? How did you learn to use it safely?

What they are checking: Whether they can operate motorized equipment safely or are open to being trained.