--- title: Custodian at Rockford Rescue Mission in Rockford, IL description: Rockford Rescue Mission is hiring for the Custodian role in Rockford, IL. Pays $16 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/custodian-at-rockford-rescue-mission-01a0b3c7-62f3-7ae4-bd57-b99514c94e5b date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Rockford Rescue Mission as Custodian in Rockford, IL. Pays $16 per hour. Part-time role. See the full description and apply. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/g9pt1a.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Rockford Rescue Mission | | **Location** | Rockford, IL | | **Salary** | $16/hr | | **Type** | Part Time | | **Posted** | Oct 20, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A- · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Rockford Rescue Mission. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Rockford Rescue Mission. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $34,000 – $43,000 a year (median $38,000). ## Description **Rate: $16.00** **CLEANING RESPONSIBILITIES** - Perform general cleaning and janitorial duties in designated areas. - Clean and disinfect restrooms. - Wash windows. - Clean and disinfect kitchens, Great Room, dining area and break rooms. - Use floor machine to clean Great Room floor. - Vacuum and clean floors, rugs, furniture, and window dressings. - Empty trash containers. - Wipe and dust surfaces in rooms and cleans mirrors. **GROUNDS MAINTENANCE** - Assist in grounds’ care (mowing, weeding, raking, etc.) during the appropriate season. - Aid in snow removal. - Ensure that all Mission properties are clean and free of litter and debris. **SPECIAL MAINTENANCE AREAS** - Assist with equipment maintenance, lighting, security and safety systems as needed. - Assist with facility and equipment needs for Development Department special events. - Notify Facilities Director if something is not working properly. - Strip, wax, buff and burnish VCT flooring in Great Room and Thrift Store as scheduled. **MISCELLANEOUS DUTIES** - Help with special pick-ups as assigned. - Be teachable and function as a team player. - Maintain a neat and orderly supply closet. - Ensure cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked. - Take inventory and inform Facilities Director of supplies needed. - Perform related work and other duties when required and as assigned. **EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE** - Minimum requirement High School or GED - Basic knowledge of electrical systems building and HVACR units, carpentry, and plumbing experience. - General experience in the maintenance, housekeeping and construction areas. - Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.5. Understanding of safety, security, and emergency procedures. **PHYSICAL FACTORS** - Ability to perform projects that require strength and high levels of energy. 2. Frequent moving, pushing, pulling and climbing. Frequent standing for extended periods of time.3. Occasional lifting of 50-75 pounds. **SPIRITUAL RESPONSIBILITIES** - Take every opportunity to share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. - Provide spiritual encouragement to staff, volunteers, guests, and donors. - Invest in the spiritual development of staff, guests, residents, and donors. - Pray for and with staff, volunteers, guests, residents, and donors. - Ensure actions and policies reflect the Christian values and purpose of the Mission. - Handle relational conflicts according to the Staff Covenant of Romans 12:18 and Matthew 18:15-19. - Memorize monthly Scripture, Mission Statement, and Mission Core Values. - Participate in corporate prayer and Scripture reading, staff chapel services, and all spiritual gatherings. - Support and attend annual mandatory Evangelism In Service training to grow in knowledge of leading others to faith in Christ. - Participate in annual spiritual growth training through organization selected curriculum. ## Skills - Snow Removal - Equipment Maintenance - Emergency Procedures - Construction - Apache Thrift - Cleaning - Event Planning - Teamwork - Dressing - Janitorial Services - Landscaping - Flooring Installation - Electrical Systems - In-Service Training - Housekeeping - Maintenance - Disinfection - Developer Relations - General Cleaning - Equities ## Related - [Operations & Administration jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Cleaning & Janitorial Services jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/cleaning-and-janitorial-services?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Custodian / Cleaner jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/careers/operations-and-administration/cleaning-and-janitorial-services/custodian-cleaner?utm_source=ai_markdown)- [Browse all companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) ## Explore this job market - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101547 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Rockford, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/rockford?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1467 jobs ## Related pages - [Illinois](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 101547 jobs - [Individual and Family Services](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors/healthcare/individual-and-family-services?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 47205 jobs - [Rockford, IL](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us/illinois/rockford?utm_source=ai_markdown) — 1467 jobs ## Browse - [Companies](https://www.foundrole.com/companies?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by country](https://www.foundrole.com/locations?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs in the United States by state and city](https://www.foundrole.com/locations/us?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B sponsors by location](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-sponsors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [H1B salaries](https://www.foundrole.com/h1b-salaries?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Sectors and industries](https://www.foundrole.com/sectors?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Jobs by career field](https://www.foundrole.com/careers?utm_source=ai_markdown) - [Latest jobs](https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/latest?utm_source=ai_markdown)