Custodian Job Burbank area,Illinois USA,Maintenance/Cleaning

Full-Time Custodian

Burbank School District 111 ADMINISTRATION - Burbank, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Burbank School District 111

Job Details

Job : 5942266

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Custodian Job Posting & Description

Job Title:

1 - Full-Time Custodian

Reports To:

Principal and/or Director of Buildings/Grounds

Pay Schedule/Range: $18.24/hr – PTO/Medical/Dental Insurance

Location:

TBD

Prepared/Revised Date:
September 28, 2026

Hours:

TBD

SUMMARY: Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, and basic maintenance of the assigned school building, grounds, and equipment. Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment for students, staff, and the public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. The essential duties may vary based on building assignment.

Essential Duties/Job Tasks Descriptions

Clean building including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways by removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows, and scrubbing floors.

Assist staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups using the building during assigned shift. Answer questions, respond to requests, and/or direct individuals to appropriate people or building areas.

Change light bulbs; HVAC filter replacement; monitor heating/cooling system for proper operation; routinely examine domestic water piping, heating/cooling piping, and facility roof and structure for damage and leaks; perform minor repairs to building, furniture, equipment. Changing ceiling tiles as needed. Report building maintenance repairs to immediate supervisor and/or maintenance department and enter work request into work order program.

Assure building security by locking/unlocking doors at appropriate times, recognizing and correcting unsafe security conditions, or reporting condition to appropriate personnel or authorities.

Set-up for school programs, meetings, assemblies, special events, and after-hours functions as requested.

Assist with routine grounds duties including picking up trash; removing snow, ice, and cleaning outside windows, doors, and lighting.

Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms and burglar alarms. Assist building staff as needed during emergencies to assure student and staff safety.

Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by supervisor.

Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent
K-12 custodial experience preferred

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS or CERTIFICATIONS

Valid driver’s license
Criminal background check required for hire; employment contingent on appropriate results

TECHNICAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Basic oral and written communication skills
English language skills
Basic problem solving skills
Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes as required
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT OPERATING KNOWLEDGE

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