Custodian- Summer

Position Title

Custodian
- Summer

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and Head of Maintenance, performs 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.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Pay Range: $15.00 per hour

Part-time. Expected hours per week: 25-28 hours/week. (from 8:00 am-2:00 pm). Hours may vary.

See Summary of Benefits PDF.

Health Insurance, Pension, Vacation, Sick and Personal Days, Holidays

403(b) Retirement Plan, Paid Personal Time Off

Principal and Head of Maintenance

St. Mary’s School, 6 W 6th St, Sterling, IL 61081

• Ensure that all emergency exit lights and their maintenance are performed routinely.
• Fix and repair items as needed.
• Check and secure the building at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the premises.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the 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.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and 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 the recycling program.
• Painting as needed.

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Occasional travel between schools or between schools and the central office may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from the supervisor, and to coordinate work with the principal and others.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide 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 supervisor(s).

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

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory, and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.