Custodian Category C - Elementary Head Custodian

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Custodian Category C - Elementary Head Custodian

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Position /

Title:

Custodian Category C - Elementary Head Custodian
Bargaining Unit: ESSO
Department/

Location:

Plant Operations
Work Days: 261

Reports To:

Coordinator of Custodial Services
JD Revision Date: 7/1/2025
Supervises: N/A

• Support the daily custodial operations of assigned building under the supervision of the Building Administrator and the Coordinator of Custodial Services. Ensure the building remains clean, safe, and fully functional throughout the day, contributing to a healthy and comfortable learning environment for students and staff.
• Perform daily custodial duties (mopping, sweeping, vacuuming, trash removal, restocking supplies, restroom sanitation).
• Complete semi-annual and annual deep cleaning and project duties (e.g., floor stripping and waxing, carpet cleaning, restroom maintenance, graffiti removal).
• Support daily and special event setups (furniture arrangement, cafeteria breakfast and lunch preparation/cleanup, equipment staging).
• Conduct minor facility maintenance (replacing ceiling tiles and light bulbs, changing univent filters, furniture assembly/repair, touch-up painting).
• Complete daily/weekly/monthly inspections of building systems, mobile classrooms, fire and security alarms, playgrounds, roofs, generators, boilers and related paperwork.
• Maintain on-call status to respond to emergencies and after-hours events (fire alarms, break-ins, snow/ice management, severe weather).
• Adhere to security protocols for locking/unlocking doors; monitor and report security concerns; address urgent safety issues (e.g., spills, broken glass); perform basic safety checks during shifts.
• Maintain adequate inventory and request custodial-related supplies as needed.
• Support receiving, logging, inspecting and distributing building mail and deliveries; prepare outgoing shipments as needed.
• Use approved communication platforms and work order system to receive, initiate, track, complete, and close work orders; monitor email and notifications for timely responses.
• Work independently or with departmental, district, and/or contractor personnel to ensure efficient operation and upkeep of facilities.
• Perform general grounds upkeep duties, including snow/ice removal, salting, and landscape maintenance, including trash/debris pickup.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License preferred.

• One-year (1) experience in custodial related duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work cooperatively with adults, students and community members.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to communicate verbally and complete written documentation.
• Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment (automatic floor scrubbers, carpet extractors, burnishers, wet/dry vacuums).
• Experience in handling various cleaning chemicals.
• Ability to use standard hand tools.

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to safely work on ladders and scissor lifts.
• Must be able to lift up to 75 pounds with proper technique.
• Ability to push/pull 100 pounds with proper technique.
• Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions (extreme heat, cold, humidity, inclement weather) for prolonged periods.

This is a 12-month ESSO position. Salary and benefits are as established by the agreement between ESSO and the Board of Education. Flexibility in work days/hours and overtime may be necessary. Starting Hourly Rate - $19.50