Custodian - Part Time - afternoon​/evening

Custodian - Part Time - 4 hours afternoon/evening

Bradley 61 Bradley Central - Bradley, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Job : 5752979

Final date to receive applications: Jun 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Title: Day Custodian

Department: Maintenance

Location: East, West, Central

Reports to: Maintenance Director / Building Principal

FLSA Class: Non-Exempt

Revised Date: July 1, 2018

SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing an atmosphere that is conducive to the learning situation, maintain high standards of cleanliness, and do preventive maintenance on items of equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 time lines.
• 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 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 written instructions.
• Ability to be on your feet for long periods of time.
• Enforce school regulations and policies in a professional manner.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships with fellow employees and pupils.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to carry up to 35 lbs.
• Requires employee to have the ability to push/pull up to 26 lbs.

REQUIREMENTS

• Maintaining physical condition necessary for heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs.).
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, climbing, pushing, pulling, walking, standing or sitting.
• Ability to work on uneven or slippery surfaces.
• Ability to climb ladders and work off of one.
• Capacity to operate commercial floor cleaning equipment.
• Visual capacity to review written documentation and assure proper and complete cleaning.
• Hear and understand speech at normal room levels and on the telephone.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power cleaning equipment.

• 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.
• Changes 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.
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water and electricity.
• Helps to remove snow where appropriate.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly.
• Surveys classrooms daily and dusts and polishes appropriate furniture, files, bookcases, and window sills.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
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