Custodian - 2nd Shift

Position

Custodian – 2nd Shift (3:30 pm – 11:30 pm, Monday – Friday; during school breaks and summer, day shift).

West Chicago, IL 60185

• Pay: $17.41/hr + $0.25/hr shift differential for 0–4 yrs experience; $19.41/hr + $0.25/hr shift differential for 5+ yrs experience.
• Benefits:
  Medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, paid time off.
• Calendar: 12‑month calendar.
• Collective Bargaining Agreement:
  Covered by WCHSSSA.

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Building Operations, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings; maintains equipment; provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

• Checks and secures the building at the beginning and end of shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Clears, 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.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice‑melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds as needed.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Has reasonable knowledge of cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Familiarity with safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and interpreting English.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull over 50 lbs.
• Maintains good human relations skills and can understand orally and in writing instructions.

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

• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment: brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, and hand tools.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Complies with the district's chemical hygiene program and follows MSDS sheets.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principal and others.
• Fluent reading, writing, and speaking in English.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work in inclement weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, or snow).
• Ability to work above ground on ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

• Standard office and school building environments.
• Work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

• High School Diploma or equivalent education sufficient to perform the duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.

Equal educational and extracurricular opportunities shall be available for all students without regard to color, race, nationality, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, gender identity, status of being homeless, immigration status, order of protection status, actual or potential marital or parental status, including pregnancy. Further, the District will not knowingly enter into agreements with any entity or individual that discriminates against students on the basis of sex or any other protected status, except that the District remains viewpoint neutral when granting access to school facilities under School Board Policy 8:20, Community Use of School Facilities.

Any student may file a discrimination grievance by using Board policy 2:260, Uniform Grievance Procedure.

Non-Discrimination Coordinator:
Kerry Foderaro, Interim Executive Director of HR, 326 Joliet Street, West Chicago, IL 60185, . For further information on notice of non-discrimination, please consult the office serving your area or call 1‑800‑421‑3481.