Assistant Head Custodian

Duties

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Closes the building each night, making sure that all doors and windows are secured and lights

turned off, and arms security alarm

2. Keeps all areas assigned on work schedule neat and clean at all times and reports all lights needing repair

3. Substitutes for Head Custodian during his/her absence on dayshift

4. Repairs or reports any observed need for repairs or property damage to head custodian via CMMS

5. Complies with all applicable regulations for the storage and disposal of wastes and the collection of recycle materials

6. Adjusts work hours to assist Head Custodian during days when school is not in session or for

other special event days

7. Maintains a working knowledge of building alarm systems

8. Checks all assigned rooms to ensure all electrical appliances have been turned off

9. Opens and closes designated sections of building at the request of building principal

10. Reports any violation in contractual agreement for rental of school facilities to building

principal and/or Director of Building and Grounds.

11. Complies with all applicable regulations for storage of fuel and fuel containing equipment

12. Assists Head Custodian during special events with approval of building principal

13. Removes snow/ice as needed

14. Conserves supplies and promotes energy conservation

15. Cleans and maintains all tools and equipment after each use (i.e. Snow blower, salt spreader,

vacuums, floor machines, hand tools, water vacs, etc.)

16. Monitors that the sweeper (if applicable) gets his/her areas completed satisfactory on "school in session" nights

17. Maintains a working knowledge of electrical panels, utility shut offs, and boiler controls

18. Remains in the building or on school premises during assigned work schedule unless given

specific permission to leave by building administrator

19. Ensures all classroom lights are working properly

20. Communicates absence to Head Custodian, Buildings and Grounds Assistant, and enters absence into AESOP.

21. Complete required safety trainings.

22. Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Good physical health

2. Positive attitude and able to work well with all District staff

3. Knowledge and skill to perform job responsibilities

4. Basic computer skills which include email, Google Drive, and Computerized

5. Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

6. Be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Salary/Benefits

In accordance with the Custodial Negotiation Agreement with the South Berwyn Education Association

Additional Notes

JOB GOAL:
To provide students and staff with a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for learning

REPORTS TO:

Director of Building & Grounds (collaborates with building administration)

EVALUATION:
Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on Evaluation of Classified Personnel.

How to Apply

Apply online via link below

School District

ILearn Link

ILearn

Report Card Link

Illinois Report Card

Job Posting Date

9/24/2025

Start Date

9/30/2025