General Custodian - King Arts Magnet School

Custodian
- General

The job of Custodian
- General is done for the purpose of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events. This job reports to Head Custodian.

Essential Functions:

• Assists in lunchrooms with recycling and other sustainable (green) efforts for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Maintenance Department.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Experience:

Job related experience is desired.

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent required. Valid and unrestricted IL Driver's License

Compensation and Benefits: $38,005.33 (prorated based upon start date) Custodial and Maintenance Salary Schedule Class A
- Step 0 Benefits Include:
Medical and dental insurance Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan Life Insurance and long term disability Flexible benefits plan Sick, personal and vacation days Direct deposit Employee assistance program

Application Procedure:
Internal and external applicants should apply online at

Selection Process:
Interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified applicants.