Custodian Vermilion High School

Custodian 4 hours - 2:30 PM-6:30 PM - Vermilion High School

• Position Type:
  Support Staff/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 7/14/2026
• Location:
  
  Vermilion High School

Wage based on experience $19.43/hr - $23.55/hr.

Job Title:

Custodian

Reports to:

Director of Operation

Terms of Employment: 260 school calendar work days

The job of custodian was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site(s); ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events; assisting other custodians and ensuring that tools and materials are available at the job site.

• High School Diploma
• Demonstrates the aptitude and interest in completion of assigned tasks.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Ability to meet and work with the public, staff and students.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment used for cleaning as required.
• Functional knowledge of heating and cooling (HVAC) systems.
• Self-directed and able to learn required skills for the position.
• Ability to read and comply with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
• Ability to apply basic mathematical concepts.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Successfully pass a BCI and FBI background check.

• Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Monitors activities in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, snow removal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
• Supports District maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, general maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries; unloads trucks, stores supplies.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Have knowledge of emergency shut-off procedure and where emergency shut-offs are located for gas, electric, water and other utilities or mechanical devices.
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Complete paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
• The employee shall remain free of any alcohol abuse or prescribed or non-prescribed substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the district.

• Exposure to the following situations may range from remote to frequent based on circumstances and factors that may not be predictable.
• Duties may require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, reaching, standing, and working at various heights.
• Duties may require lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.

Duties may require operating and/or riding in a vehicle.

• Duties may require traveling to meetings and work assignments.
• Duties may require operating power-driven equipment.
• Duties may…