Custodian - Evenings

Overview

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance preferred.
• Illinois Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Ability to work additional hours as requested for special events or weather related needs.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to operate industrial-rated cleaning equipment and ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissor lift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO:

Facilities Director

JOB GOAL:
Under the direct supervision of the facilities director, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment as requested.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks and eye protection.
• Complies with school district's chemical hygiene program and follows Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Follows oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinates work with principal/assistant principal as requested.
• Reports cleaning, maintenance or repair problems to the facilities director as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Performs work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the facilities director, principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

12 months. Summer hours may vary. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.

All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The custodian will be evaluated by the facilities director in collaboration with the principal/assistant principal.

Postings current as of 10/7/2025 1:43:47 PM CST.