How to hire a custodial labour

How to hire a custodial labour, step by step

Here's a step-by-step custodial labour hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a custodial labour job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new custodial labour
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the custodial labour you need to hire. Certain custodial labour roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   No

   A custodial labour's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, custodial labours from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents custodial labour salaries for various positions.

   Type of Custodial Labour	Description	Hourly rate
   Custodial Labour	Janitors and building cleaners keep many types of buildings clean, orderly, and in good condition.	$11-16
   Floor Staff	The duties of floor staff depend on their line of work or industry of employment. In restaurants and similar establishments, floor staff is in charge of performing support tasks for the wait staff... Show more	$10-24
   Day Porter	Day porters are skilled employees who are responsible for conducting daily building maintenance at a facility to ensure it looks neat and presentable to the public. These porters are required to clean all common room areas such as the kitchen, cafeteria, and lobby as well as prepare conference rooms before and after meetings... Show more	$10-17

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Minor Maintenance
   • Scrubbers
   • Clean Bathrooms
   • Office Furniture
   • Light Fixtures
   • Clean Environment
   • Snow Removal
   • Squeegees
   • Building Floors
   • Sponges
   • Shovels

   Responsibilities:

   • Perform and manage routine building maintenance tasks, including carpentry, electrical, plumbing and HVAC repair and maintenance.
   • Perform routine maintenance to all custodial equipment including all landscaping machinery and equipment.
   • Perform routine maintenance to all custodial equipment including all landscaping machinery and equipment.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your custodial labour job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A custodial labour can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, custodial labours' average salary in louisiana is 53% less than in washington.
   • Seniority. Entry-level custodial labours 34% less than senior-level custodial labours.
   • Certifications. A custodial labour with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a custodial labour's salary.

   Average custodial labour salary

   $13.87hourly

   $28,851 yearly

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   Entry-level custodial labour salary

   $23,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

4. Writing a custodial labour job description

   A custodial labour job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a custodial labour job description:

   Custodial labour job description example

   **Position Title:** General Labor
   
   **Pay Rate** : $18.20
   
   **Category/Shift** :Hourly Full-Time (7am to 3pm - Monday-Friday)
   
   **Physical Location** :Bedford Park Box Facility
   
   7333 S. Lockwood
   
   Bedford Park, Illinois 60638
   
   **The Job You Will Perform:**
   
   + As A General Labor 1st 90 days located at our Sheet plant on Lockwood, we are looking for motivated individuals who are capable of preforming a multitude of functions in a flexible, fast-paced production environment.
   
   + Our workplace requires individuals who understand the needs of the business while maintaining a focus on safety, customer satisfaction, quality and productivity.
   
   + Hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m..
   
   + Specific responsibilities include counting and stacking finished product, reading factory orders, accurately reading tape measures, gauges and other test equipment, utilizing basic shop math, inspecting, accurately completing quality and administrative documents and following directions.
   
   + You will also be assigned to clean-up functions such as blowing down the machine, wiping off shafts, cleaning ink systems, vacuuming and sweeping the machine area, as well as picking up.
   
   + Candidates must be willing to work weekends and overtime as required.
   
   **The Benefits You Will Enjoy:**
   
   + Paid time off including Vacation and Holidays
   
   + Retirement, pension, and 401k Matching Program
   
   + Medical & Dental
   
   + Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement)
   
   + Life & Disability Insurance
   
   **The Career You Will Build:**
   
   + Leadership training
   
   + Promotional opportunities
   
   **The Impact You Will Make:**
   
   We continue to build a better future for people, the plant, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you'll see why our team members say they're **Proud to be IP** .
   
   **The Culture You Will Experience:**
   
   International Paper wants you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, and experiences to be a part of our increasingly diverse culture. IP has many Employee Network Circles including IPVets, IPride, Women in IP, and African American ENC.
   
   **The Company You Will Join:**
   
   International Paper is one of the world's leading producers of fiber-based packaging and pulp. We improve people's lives, the plant and our company's performance by transforming renewable resources into products people depend on every day.
   
   International Paper is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
   
   Location:
   
   Bedford Park, IL, US, 60638-6523
   
   Category: Hourly Job
   
   Date: Oct 14, 2022

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5. Post your job

   To find custodial labours for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any custodial labours they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level custodial labours with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your custodial labour job on Zippia to find and recruit custodial labour candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit custodial labours, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new custodial labour

   Once you've decided on a perfect custodial labour candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   You should also follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that you've filled the position.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new custodial labour. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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