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Custodian; Office​/Fieldhouse

Job in Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois, 60418, USA
Listing for: Portage Township Schools
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Maintenance/Cleaning
    Facility Maintenance, Building Maintenance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 39235 - 47095 USD Yearly USD 39235.00 47095.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Custodian (Central Office / Fieldhouse)

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Transportation/Food Service/Custodian
Date Posted: 10/13/2025

Location:

Crestwood Local School District

CLASSIFICATION: CUSTODIAN ASSIGNMENT: NIGHT CUSTODIAN PRESENT

LOCATION:

Primary School (Although shift time and work locations may change to High School, Central Office or Primary School)
APPROXIMATE SHIFT:
Generally 8 hours/day between the hours of 3:00pm – 11:00 pm
Salary: $39,235 to $47,095 (will be prorated to complete the year)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position:
Custodian

Reports to:

Support Services Manager/Building Principal
Employment Status:
Regular/Full-time
FLSA Status:
Classified Non-Exempt

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Ensure safety of students
  • Sweep, vacuum, mop and wax floors
  • Empty and clean waste receptacles, trash pails, and pencil sharpeners
  • Remove cobwebs and clean windows
  • Polish furniture and woodwork
  • Clean and maintain custodial equipment and materials
  • Transport all necessary school maintenance and custodial supplies
  • Ensure the care, condition, appearance, repair or replacement of all physical equipment, building, facilities, and grounds
  • Promote good safety practices and procedures
  • Clean and sanitize assigned school areas such as restrooms, classrooms, spills, etc.
  • Help with setup and cleanup for various school activities
  • Use, measure and relabel chemicals
  • Wash all furniture, walls, halls, windows, window seals, and doors
  • Disinfect water fountains
  • Spot mop and mop classrooms
  • Remove writing on walls
  • Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
  • Maintain respect at all times for confidential information
  • Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
  • Dispose of debris and maintain equipment and supplies in a neat and orderly manner
  • Report to Buildings and Grounds Supervisor any damaged, broken, loose fixtures and/or equipment
  • Adjust to various locations and work requirements as needed, perform other duties as assigned by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
  • Perform minor repairs, including, but not limited to, glass replacement, electrical repairs, wood repairs, painting and metal repairs
  • Request needed equipment, materials and supplies
  • Perform seasonal duties such as grass mowing, raking, salting and snow removal, litter removal, sprinkling, landscaping, trimming, etc., as directed by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
  • Maintain a clean, safe and neat boiler room
  • Refill soap dispensers, paper towel dispensers, and bathroom tissue in all school building restrooms
  • Check boiler room nightly for orderliness, safety, etc.
  • Secure building nightly
  • Repair equipment and buildings as needed
  • Conduct periodical inspections of the building
  • Complete paperwork as required by the supervisor
  • Attend meetings and in‑services as required
  • Maintain a daily work routine as established by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor to adequately service the buildings, grounds, and personnel
  • Check and prepare controls for water, lights, heat and cooling facilities as assigned
  • Check building to assure maximum security
  • Sweep, clean, mop, wash, wax, dust, wipe and vacuum all surfaces to maintain cleanliness throughout building and grounds and supervise other employees doing the same
  • Keep work and storage areas neat and orderly
  • Tour building periodically and remain alert for dangerous, hazardous conditions, or items in need of maintenance
  • Set up equipment and furniture for special events and use of building for school and community functions
  • Maintain records as requested by the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
  • Clean all water coolers
  • Promote good public relations
  • Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Scrub, strip, seal, and wax floors
  • Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
  • Operate and perform routine maintenance on the heating system
  • Pass on to other employees instructions and requests received from the Buildings and Grounds Supervisor
  • Maintain building security system ensures building is secure and locked
  • Maintain accurate inventory of all custodial equipment, materials and supplies
  • Perform routine maintenance as required
  • Assist with major repairs as assigned
  • Assist in the control of…
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