2ND SHIFT CUSTODIAN

About the role

The School Custodian plays a key role in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for students, staff, and community members. This position is responsible for general cleaning, basic maintenance, and building support tasks that contribute to efficient school operations.

Responsibilities

• General Cleaning & Sanitation: Sweep, mop, scrub, and clean floors and other surfaces. Clean, dust, and wax furniture, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and other surfaces. Clean and service restrooms, ensuring proper sanitation and replenishment of supplies. Wash interior glass surfaces including windows, partitions, framed pictures, and doors. Collect, bag, and remove trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, offices, and building spaces.
• Floor Care & Maintenance: Clean, renovate, and refinish floor surfaces using appropriate materials and equipment. Properly operate and maintain floor-cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, and vacuums. Replace incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs as needed.
• Building Support & Operations: Move furniture, office items, classroom supplies, and other equipment as directed. Assist with opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking doors and windows. Turn off unnecessary lights and verify that areas are secure. Maintain building entrances by sweeping or shoveling snow and treating icy steps or walkways when needed.
• Additional Responsibilities: Provide general support to staff and administration to maintain a safe and functional environment. Complete all assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or administration.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial, maintenance, or facility operations experience preferred.
• Able to lift 50 pounds, move furniture, and perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Able to safely use custodial tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and ensures areas are thoroughly and consistently maintained.
• Manages tasks efficiently, prioritizes responsibilities, and completes work within set timelines.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, urgent tasks, or building needs.
• Maintains punctual attendance and demonstrates consistency, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Works cooperatively with staff, students, and administrators in a professional manner.
• Follows all district safety protocols, including chemical handling, equipment use, and building procedures.
• Seeks opportunities to improve cleaning efficiency and adopts new methods or technologies as needed.

Skills

• Demonstrates dependability, self-motivation, and a strong commitment to quality work.
• Able to safely use custodial tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals.
• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and ensures areas are thoroughly and consistently maintained.
• Manages tasks efficiently, prioritizes responsibilities, and completes work within set timelines.
• Responds effectively to changing priorities, urgent tasks, or building needs.
• Maintains punctual attendance and demonstrates consistency, integrity, and trustworthiness.
• Works cooperatively with staff, students, and administrators in a professional manner.
• Follows all district safety protocols, including chemical handling, equipment use, and building procedures.
• Seeks opportunities to improve cleaning efficiency and adopts new methods or technologies as needed.

Professional Expectations

• Arrives on time, maintains regular attendance, and follows established work schedules and procedures.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, dependability, and consistency in completing assigned tasks with quality and care.
• Interacts respectfully and courteously with students, staff, families, and community members; serves as a positive representative of the District.
• Safeguards sensitive information encountered while working in classrooms, offices, or other instructional spaces.
• Follows all safety protocols, uses equipment responsibly, reports hazards promptly, and ensures work practices support a safe school environment.
• Maintains high standards in cleaning, maintenance, and facility care; ensures school spaces are sanitized, orderly, and welcoming.
• Responds promptly to requests, emergencies, and building needs; demonstrates initiative in identifying and resolving problems.
• Works effectively with other custodians, maintenance personnel, and school staff to support building operations.
• Uses district equipment and supplies appropriately, avoids waste, and contributes to the longevity and proper care of school facilities.
• Adjusts to changing tasks, priorities, and building needs, including special events, weather-related duties, and emergency situations.
• Maintains appropriate, clean, and safe attire consistent with district expectations and safety guidelines.
• Sets and achieves personal goals, seeks opportunities to learn, develop skills, and enhance efficiency and effectiveness in daily work.
• Approaches all interactions with helpfulness and a service-oriented attitude to support the success of the school community.

Pay & Benefits

12-month (260 paid days) - Start Date tbd
Total Number of Paid Hours/Day: 8.00
Total Number of Paid Hours: 2,080
Hourly Rate: $22.53
Approximately $47,574.55 (includes 2nd shift stipend) (prorated first year based on start date)
IMRF pension - employees vested after 10 years of employment
10 days paid vacation
17 paid holidays
14 sick days
Medical & dental insurance
Paid term life insurance policy equal to annual base salary
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SCHEDULE: Monday - Friday - 2:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
"As a matter of policy, the race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other unlawful basis of discrimination, including harassment as defined and provided by the Illinois Human Rights Act and all other applicable state and federal laws shall not be considered either a qualification or disqualification of any applicant"