District Custodian

Urbana School District #116

Job Summary: To provide a clean, well‑maintained environment and safe school building operation in any school building as assigned.

Urbana High School

Assistant Director of Facilities, Director of Facilities Services and Administrative Assistant

• General cleaning
• Dusting
• Dust mopping
• Wet mopping
• Stripping and waxing of hard surface floors
• Wet extraction of carpets and furnishings
• Complete restroom cleaning and care
• Test all plumbing and restroom fixtures once a month and report any issues and malfunctions
• Cleaning vent external covers
• Changing light bulbs, including overhead bulbs standing on a ladder
• Wash windows
• Trash removal (up to 50 lbs), clean up trash on grounds
• Changing HVAC filters in your building according to a set schedule
• Sweeping exterior entrance daily with a concrete push broom
• Mopping or running automatic scrubber on gym floor after breakfast and lunch
• Clean up after student and staff illness
• Clean up blood and bodily fluids
• Maintain security in the building
• Monitor Fire and Electrical safety throughout the facility
• Test Emergency and Exit lights monthly and report any malfunction
• Clean dirt and debris from doorway and threshold, monitor for debris and trash on grounds, and complete winter chemical application
• Set up special events
• Move furniture, boxes, and other miscellaneous items in the building
• Ability to complete minor maintenance and assembly of equipment and furniture
• Snow removal from the entrance of the building and adjoining sidewalks, using both a snowblower and shovel (report 1 hour early on Snow Days)
• Complete exterior work such as emptying waste receptacles, picking up trash, snow removal (including using a snow blower on walks), sweeping entrances, and cleaning flower beds
• Submit timely work orders for building needs that are outside of the scope and duties of the custodial position
• Perform light‑duty maintenance, including:
  • Painting
  • Changing ballasts
  • Changing vent covers
  • Changing or repairing ceiling tiles
  • Gluing cove base
  • Changing uni‑vent filters twice annually
  • Thoroughly clean uni‑vents each summer
  • Replacing light lens covers
  • Installing soap dispensers and bulletin boards
  • Hanging pictures
  • Minor maintenance and assembly of equipment and furniture
  • Maintenance duties completed with small tools (pliers, screwdriver, wrench)
  • Other light‑duty maintenance as assigned
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Services, Administrative Assistant to Facilities Services, and Building Principal(s)

• Constant bending, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting
• Continuous, repetitive motions, such as mopping and sweeping
• Up to 10 lbs exertion to push a broom
• Up to 50 lbs exertion to set and tear down lunch tables
• Up to 50 lbs lifting of boxes, cabinets, and furniture

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Experience:

• Five years of experience in building maintenance and/or cleaning is preferred
• Cleaning procedures for offices, classrooms, restrooms, and other areas
• Basic knowledge of the use of hand tools and minor maintenance repairs
• Additional training in cleaning and maintenance operations is desirable

• Residence phone
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays for emergencies
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and exert pushing force of the same

• Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage.
• This is a position not within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is an exempt position.
• Twelve‑month employee.
• Pay rate $18/hour.

As soon as possible.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Revised:
February, 2026.