Janitors for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills10%Organizational Skills10%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED81%Associate's degree10%Master's degree4%Years of experience
3-5 years8%6-10 years24%More than 10 years68%Current company
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Time at current job
Less than a year13%1-2 years16%2-5 years39%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Janitor: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $52,628 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $43,165 – $64,165 yearly
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Custodian/Janitor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Certified Safety ProfessionalFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseAssociate Safety ProfessionalServsafeCleaning+2 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipOrganizational SkillsCustodian/Janitor
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DCHHAOSHA Safety CertificationHCADriver's LicenseCPR+1 moreSkills
Supervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementHeavy LiftingCleaningCommercial CleaningJanitor/Custodian
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAVeterinary Technician CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPREPA Refrigeration Certification+2 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsVeterinary Assistant ExperienceHeavy LiftingLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceJanitor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDCertified Safety ProfessionalOSHA Safety CertificationDriver's LicenseNon-CDL Class CCleaningSkills
Construction InspectionOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsJanitorial ExperienceJanitor-C
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CDLEPA CertificationEPA Type IEPA Type IIDriver's LicensePERC Card+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsEmployment LawEmployment & Labor LawGMPPower ToolsHelper A trainee/certified helper C janitor
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
OSHA Safety CertificationEPA CertificationFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseCPRLEED Certification+2 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceTime ManagementHeavy Lifting
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What's the average time to fill a janitor role?
The average time to fill a janitor role is 51 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do janitors tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a janitor include: communication skills, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a janitor?
Common licenses or certifications for janitors include: Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C and CPR.
What are some job titles related to janitors?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to janitors include: custodian/janitor, janitor-c and janitor/custodian.
What level of education is common for a janitor?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a janitor in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a janitor?
Most janitors have 27 years of professional experience.
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