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Interviews in Rockford, iIL!

SBM Management · Rockford, IL · Full time

Posted Aug 18, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

We have custodian openings in Rockford, Monday through Friday on either 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 4 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Which one fits your life?

What they are checking: Whether they can commit to a specific shift reliably, which matters most in custodial hiring.

Tell me about any cleaning, janitorial or similar work you have done.

What they are checking: Whether they have relevant experience or habits that show they can do a daily cleaning routine.

Tell me about a time you had to finish your work and help a coworker too.

What they are checking: Whether they are willing to pitch in when the team is short.

Tell me about a time you were told to do something a certain way. Did you follow it?

What they are checking: Whether they follow instructions and procedures consistently, even when they think their own way would be faster.

What would you do

How will you get to work every day, and what is your backup plan if that falls through?

What they are checking: Whether they have thought about reliable attendance before starting the job.

You notice a wet floor in a hallway with no sign. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they handle safety hazards right away instead of assuming someone else will.

What would you do if a chemical bottle had no label?

What they are checking: Whether they know not to use unlabeled chemicals and to report it, which protects everyone.

A person who works in the building is rude to you. How do you respond?

What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and professional with customer staff and report issues to their lead.

About the work

How do you make sure you don't miss anything on your cleaning list?

What they are checking: Whether they work in an organized way and check their own work.

What makes a clean building to you?

What they are checking: Whether they notice details like restrooms, trash and high-touch surfaces that customers judge first.

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The full job description

As published by SBM Management.

Title: Interviews in Rockford, iIL! Job Description: SBM is hiring in Rockford, IL! Openings: Custodians Mon-Fri 4:00pm-12:30am Mon-Fri 7:00am-3:30pm $16.00-$16.50/PH Benefits: SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages. For information about SBM's benefits, please visit SBM's website at: www.sbmmanagement.com/careers Careers – SBM SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

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