Chicago, IL
Custodian jobs in Chicago, IL
4 open roles from 1 employer. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
All 4 are at SBM Management. Every one publishes a pay range, and they run $17.33 to $19.83 an hour. They are a mix of part time and full time. The most recent went up on Jun 3, 2026.
Every listing links to the employer's own application. Nothing is posted here on their behalf, and nothing is reposted from anywhere else.
Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $17.33–$18.33 an hour
- $18.33–$19.83 an hour
What they ask custodian candidates here
Drawn from the 4 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
Tell me about your cleaning experience. What kinds of buildings have you worked in?
What they are checking: Whether they have hands-on janitorial experience or related work that shows they can handle a daily cleaning schedule.
This job includes handling hazardous waste, like collecting, sorting and labeling it. Have you done that before, and how would you make sure you do it right?
What they are checking: Whether they take hazardous waste rules seriously and will ask before guessing, since mistakes can hurt people.
You see a coworker mixing two cleaning chemicals together. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they will stop at-risk behavior in others, which the posting asks every custodian to do.
Have you used motorized cleaning equipment like an auto scrubber or ride-on machine? How do you check it before you start?
What they are checking: Whether they can operate equipment safely and catch problems before they cause damage or injury.
Tell me about a time you had to get a lot done on a shift because someone called off.
What they are checking: Whether they are willing to fill in during staff shortages and keep quality up under pressure.
A customer stops you in the hall and asks you to clean something that isn't on your list. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they stay professional with the client while checking with their lead so priorities stay clear.
How do you stay focused and careful when you are doing the same tasks over and over?
What they are checking: Whether they can keep quality steady through repetitive work, which is most of the job.
What do you do if you notice a spill, a broken light or another hazard in your area?
What they are checking: Whether they report hazards right away instead of walking past, which keeps the site safe.
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