Custodian

Location: Granger

Bilingual Preferred (English/Spanish)

GRANGER SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 204

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Custodian

QUALIFICATIONS: High school diploma or GED equivalent preferred; related vocational study or training preferred. Experience in building janitorial/custodial maintenance or equivalent preferred. Knowledge of custodial methods, cleaning materials, and safe operation of custodial equipment preferred. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Successfully pass a criminal history background check.

REPORTS TO: Maintenance Director

JOB GOAL: To maintain school buildings, grounds, and facilities in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition that supports a positive learning and working environment for students, staff, and the community.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides custodial services as assigned by the Maintenance Director.

Cleans and maintains classrooms, offices, hallways, cafeterias, gyms, locker rooms, restrooms, and common areas.

Sweeps, mops, vacuums, dusts, disinfects, and empties trash daily or as needed.

Performs routine floor care including scrubbing, buffing, stripping, and waxing floors.

Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, fixtures, drinking fountains, and high-touch surfaces.

Operates custodial equipment and uses cleaning chemicals safely and appropriately.

Performs routine safety checks and reports unsafe conditions, vandalism, damage, or repair needs promptly.

Perform grounds maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, edging, and leaf blowing to maintain clean, safe, and attractive outdoor areas

Assists with snow removal, sanding, and maintaining safe walkways and entrances.

Keeps school grounds and outside areas free of trash and debris.

Set up, arrange, move, and assemble furniture and equipment for classrooms, offices, meetings, and special events. Maintain all items in safe, functional, and organized condition.

Moves furniture, equipment, and supplies as needed for school activities and events.

Assists with event set-up and tear-down for school, athletic, and community activities.

Must demonstrate flexibility to support school activities, athletic events, and community events, including event set-up and tear-down that may require adjusted schedules, evenings, weekends, or split shifts.

Maintains inventory of custodial supplies and equipment and reports replacement needs.

Assumes responsibility for securing assigned buildings during non-occupancy hours.

Ensures doors, windows, gates, and lights are properly secured at the end of shifts.

Responds appropriately to emergency clean-up and safety situations.

Maintains professional conduct and communicates respectfully with staff, students, parents, and the public.

Dresses appropriately for the position and maintains standards of cleanliness, safety, and professionalism.

Attend in-district or out of district trainings and safety meetings as required.

Works independently or as part of a team to complete assigned duties efficiently.

Be able to perform job tasks as follows:

• Lift and carry 10-15 lbs. frequently.
• Assist with lifting 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Load and unload products from vehicles of various heights from 3-5 feet.
• Use push and pull methods to move products in the work area.
• Store products requiring arm extension, straight and overhead reaching, kneeling, bending, squatting, twisting, and turning.
• Use repetitive motions involved with cleaning and custodial duties.
• Work from awkward positions to accomplish cleaning of equipment and facilities.
• Be on feet the majority of the work shift.
• Be of general good health.
• Must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high.
• The employee will work near or with mechanical equipment.

Performs other related duties as assigned by the Maintenance Director

LIMITS OF AUTHORITY: The custodian personnel are under the direct supervision of the Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Director, who will assign specific tasks.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

LENGTH:260 days includes 12 paid holidays, 8 hours per day

SCHEDULE: As determined by the Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds Director

SALARY AND BENEFITS: As determined by the Board of Directors, state law, local board policy and PSE bargaining agreement.

EVALUATION: Annually by the Maintenance Director no later than May 30th of each year.

Adopted: 11/25/13

Revised:5/2026