Substitute Custodians

Substitute Custodians

Position Title: Day Custodian

Location: East, West, Central

Reports to: Maintenance Director / Building Principal

Class: Non-Exempt

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Type: Part-Time

• Dust mopping the gym floor, stage, and bleachers.
• Dust mopping and wet mopping classroom floors and hallways.
• Vacuuming rugs and carpeted floors.
• Move furniture including chairs, tables, and desks.
• Change light bulbs.
• Empty trash and carry to dumpsters.
• Service, clean and supply restrooms.
• Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
• Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Help remove snow where appropriate.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly.
• Survey classrooms daily and dust and polish appropriate furniture, files, bookcases, and window sills.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
• Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
• Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment.
• Clean corridors daily.
• Scrubs, mops, and disinfect toilets floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Wash all windows on the inside and those that can be reached on the outside at least once each year and more frequently if necessary. Windows where the public enters should be cleaned weekly if there is a need.
• Help keep grounds free of rubbish.
• Assume responsibility for cleaning and mopping of the cafeteria floor and kitchen floor when assigned.
• At least twice a year, clean cafeteria chairs, tables, and benches thoroughly.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities as directed by the principal.
• Remove snow from sidewalks and spread snow-melting chemicals.
• Requisition supplies and equipment needed for cleaning.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings.
• Comply with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Perform emergency repairs and/or cleaning services as needed.
• Keep storage rooms neat and orderly. Dispose of all cardboard.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by administration.
• Willing to obtain CDL / Bus Driver Certification.

• Working knowledge of floor care and housekeeping.
• Knowledge of safety practices and work methods.
• Ability to learn custodial procedures, methods, and schedules.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with others on a custodial “team” to complete work assigned when needed.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform all phases of basic building operations and/or the ability to learn the required skills.
• Ability to use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to make basic plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs.
• Ability to meet schedules and timelines.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions in English.
• Employees possessing a valid Illinois driver’s license are preferred. Custodians must maintain insurability at the District’s standard rate during the term of employment.
• Pre‑employment medical examination, including tuberculosis clearance.
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
• An internal candidate is required to have at least experience as a part‑time custodian.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• General knowledge of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow basic oral and…