Substitute Custodian

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 2/17/2025
• Date Available:
  
  ASAP
• Location:
  
  Antioch School District 34
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• District:
  Antioch School District 34

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No physical limitations which would prevent the applicant from satisfactorily performing job duties, including lifting, climbing ladders, etc., within recognized standards and limits
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties satisfactorily without direct supervision
• Satisfactory history of safe, efficient and effective use of custodial products and equipment
• Must be able to meet districts cleaning, maintenance and safety standards
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved
• Minimum two years of experience as a custodian preferably in a school setting
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with students, staff, supervisors and members of the school
• Some heavy lifting and physical labor is required. Required to lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds regularly and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 90 pounds with help
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate, understand and follow directions both written and orally in English
• Required to properly handle chemical cleaners and supplies following school training and manufacturer's directions
• Familiar with Green cleaning practices and floor stripping with mechanical refinishing is a plus, D34 does not use stripper in normal floor refinishing
• May be required to work during school holidays, weekends, days, evenings and overtime during inclement weather as directed by the head custodian, and Operations Manager
• Demonstrates working in a team environment is required

• Meets regularly with the head custodian to coordinate janitorial and custodial services needed
• Follows and implements safe work practices and wears appropriate protective equipment
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitizing according to established district criteria
• Assists with the removal of snow from driveways, parking lots, bus areas, sidewalks and entrances to the school
• Maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds and performs the final security check of the facility at the completion of the shift
• Assumes responsibility for the general fire safety of the school
• Sanitizes washroom fixtures, including toilets, urinals, washbowls, fixtures, walls, partitions and floors according to established district criteria
• Removes refuse from the building and places in the appropriate outside garbage/recycling container
• Moves and sets up chairs, tables, choral risers etc. as required for school events
• Interfaces with all levels of staff within the building, with members of the school community and others who utilize the school facility
• Maintains the grounds surrounding the school as required
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary and assigned by the head custodian, building principal and Operations and Maintenance Manager

Substitute hourly rate: $16.23

Benefits are not included