Custodial Category B - HS Custodian Laborer

Custodial Category B - HS Custodian laborer

Targeted for School District U-46
. Position: Custodial Category B - HS Custodian Laborer
Bargaining Unit: ESSO
Department/

Location:

Plant Operations
Work Days: 261
Reports To: Coordinator of Custodial
JD Revision Date: 10/22/2025
Supervises: N/A

• Perform daily custodial duties, including, but not limited to, mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, trash removal, restocking supplies, and restroom sanitation.
• Complete semi-annual and annual deep cleaning and project duties, including, but not limited to, floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, restroom maintenance, and graffiti removal.
• Support daily and special event setups including furniture arrangement, cafeteria breakfast and lunch preparation/cleanup and equipment staging.
• Assist Campus Lead and Campus Assistant Custodian(s) with facility maintenance such as replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs, changing filters, assembling furniture, and touch-up painting.
• Assist with daily/weekly/monthly inspections, including, but not limited to, building systems, mobile classrooms, fire and security alarms, playgrounds, roofs, generators and boilers. Complete necessary paperwork.
• Maintain “on-call” status to respond to emergency and/or after-hour events such as fire alarms, break-ins, snow/ice management or severe weather damage.
• Adhere to security protocols for locking and unlocking doors. Actively monitor and report any security concerns, and immediately address urgent safety issues (e.g., spills, broken glass). Regularly perform basic safety checks during your shifts.
• Assist with maintaining adequate inventory and request supplies as needed.
• Support receiving, logging, inspecting and distributing building mail and deliveries. Prepare outgoing shipments as needed.
• Use approved communication platforms and the district’s work order system to promptly receive, initiate, track, complete, and close work orders and routinely monitor email and notifications for timely responses.
• Work independently or collaboratively with departmental, district, and/or contractor personnel to ensure the efficient operation and upkeep of all facilities.
• Perform general grounds upkeep duties, including snow/ice removal, salting, and landscape maintenance, including trash/debris pick up.
• Perform duties above and/or below skill level, for short periods.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.

• One (1) year experience in custodial related duties preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with adults, students and community members.
• Ability to communicate verbally and successfully complete written documentation in English.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to operate industrial-rated cleaning equipment, including, but not limited to, automatic floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, burnishers, wet/dry vacuums.
• Ability to use standard hand tools.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift in excess of 75 lbs. with proper technique.
• Ability to work safely from stepladder, aerial lifts, and/or scaffolding at varying heights, up to 40 ft.
• Ability to push/pull 100 pounds with proper technique.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions, including exposure to extreme heat, cold, humidity, and inclement weather for prolonged periods.

This is a Tuesday – Saturday, 12-month ESSO position. Salary and benefits are as established by the agreement between ESSO and the Board of Education. Flexibility in work days/hours and overtime may be necessary. Travel between buildings may be required.