Custodian - Evening Shift

Job Details

• Job Title:
  
  Custodian - Evening Shift
• Position
• Openings as of: 11/27/2025
• Position Available:
  June 1, 2025
• Reports To:
  
  Building Principal and Director of Facilities
• FLSA Status:
  Non-Exempt
• Work Days: 260 days (8 hour days – typical schedule 3:00 pm‑11:30 pm during the school year; summer hours vary). Overtime opportunities available.
• Position Type:
  Maintenance / Custodial / Custodian
• Date Posted: 3/24/2025

Rate of Pay: $17.00‑$22.00 per hour (based on experience), following the 2024‑25 school‑year pay schedule for custodians plus board‑paid IMRF for a 260‑day work calendar. Updated 2025‑26 pay schedule to begin July 1, 2025.

This position includes 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.

• Checks and secures the building at the beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• 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, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways, and spreads sand and ice‑melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, 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 programs.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance. Typical qualifications include:
• High School Diploma or equivalent completion of sufficient education to perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• IL Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance or repair problems orally or in writing as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic (add, subtract, multiply, divide) of all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisors.

• Works in school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

The work environment is generally inside and outside on a school building campus. Occasionally work may extend beyond a standard work week when workload requires. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.