Custodian - Night

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:
5/20/2026

Location:
Proviso West High School

Date Available:
Upon Approval

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Custodian-Night

Division / Department:
Custodial and Maintenance

Classification (FLSA):
Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Group:
Maintenance

Grade Level (per CBA):
Grade I

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12-Month)

Union Membership:
Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW

Reports to:

Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead;
Director of Buildings and Grounds

Key Responsibilities:

Classrooms:

• Thoroughly dust-mop all classroom floors nightly; disinfect high-touch surfaces.
• Empty trash cans daily and replace liners.
• Wash all interior glass and fire door glass daily.
• Arrange furniture neatly to maintain order and social distancing; disinfect furniture nightly.
• Remove all graffiti from desks, seats, and surfaces nightly.
• Wash blackboards/whiteboards and trays three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); wash erasers nightly.
• Ensure assigned classrooms and offices are ready for daily use; report major concerns to the building lead.
• Enter school dude for building repairs and closeout when complete

Washrooms:

• Disinfect toilets, sinks, door handles, partitions, dispensers, and all touch areas nightly.
• Wash walls as needed weekly; ceramic walls washed twice monthly.
• Stock washrooms with paper products and soap nightly.
• Dust-mop, wet mop with disinfectant, and rinse mop floors nightly by 6:00 pm.
• Wash all mirrors nightly.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.
• Wash all interior glass and fire door glass in your area daily.

Hallways, Stairwells, and Common Areas:

• Disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day and nightly.
• Dust-mop corridors at the start of the shift and again at the end of the night; maintain a clean appearance throughout the evening.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.
• Wash lockers in assigned areas carefully.
• Clean hallway corners, baseboards, and remove wax buildup.
• Dust handrails, stair stringers, ledges, windowsills, furniture, TV monitors, display case tops, and other dust-collecting surfaces nightly.
• Wet mop stairwells at least twice per week; remove graffiti and spills from walls daily.
• Wash all interior glass and fire door glass daily.

Gymnasiums and Locker Rooms:

• Wash interior glass and fire door glass daily.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.
• Disinfect locker rooms, showers, and physical education spaces nightly per CDC guidelines, including all flat surfaces, machinery, and hardware.

Offices:

• Wash interior glass and fire door glass daily.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.

Preventative Maintenance:

• Perform minor repairs
• Maintain cleaning equipment.
• Assist with event setups and take-downs as required.
• Report major maintenance issues to the building lead immediately.

Seasonal and Special Duties:

• Perform snow removal and ice management on walkways, entrances, and parking areas as assigned.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks, such as floor waxing, field or facility winterization, and general upkeep.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.
* Skills and

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions:

• Indoor and outdoor work in classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, locker rooms, hallways, stairwells, and common areas.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, waste, and various facility equipment.
• Frequent physical activity including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.
• May require on-call or emergency response work, including snow removal and urgent repairs.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Salary Range:
  
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