Part-Time Custodian

Part-Time Custodian

School District: Lyons Elementary School District 103

Job Title: Custodian

Job Status: Part-Time (20 hours/week)

Pay Rate: $22.60 per hour

Reports To: Building & Grounds Director

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

The Custodian will clean and maintain the school facilities assigned to them. The position coordinates with the Buildings & Grounds Director, School Administrators, and Teachers, along with other school support staff, students, parents, and the community.

The position is considered a part-time 12-month position. Normal work requires a four (4) consecutive-hour day, without breaks, five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday. When school is in session, the regular workday begins at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. When school is not in session, the regular workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and ends at 10:30 p.m. Hours may be changed after due notice.

• Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
• Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.
• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming lawns and hedges, and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
• Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.
• Maintains a neat and orderly janitors’ room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
• Washes windows.
• Assists in examining the school for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to Director, Principal, and/or School Resource Officer.
• Assist with training employees and resolving problems.
• Required to carry and respond to a cellphone and/or hand-held, portable, two-way radio transceiver during assigned shift.
• Provide set up, tear down, and cleaning after activities; move and set up furniture and equipment as requested.
• Perform custodial duties daily such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds.
• Interact daily with and assist students, staff, visitors, and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use.
• Receive, document, and coordinate building permits.
• Respond to requests, last-minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use.
• Collaborate daily with Director and Principal to resolve issues, schedule work, plan projects, inspect the building and coordinate building activity needs.
• Monitor and inspect building facility daily for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor. Notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
• Secure facility daily by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout shift.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Director. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals daily.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.
• Comply with energy conservation procedures daily.
• Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.
• Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Detail-oriented and thorough.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with and be a part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate a computerized security system.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies,…