Custodian – Evening Shift (Available Immediately)

Location: Mascoutah Elementary School • Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Facilities • FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

About the role

This position includes general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Responsibilities

• 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 school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and 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; spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling programs.
• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent education sufficient to perform the duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• Illinois Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or ability to provide own transportation.

Skills

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with others.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• 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 arithmetic (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set by supervisor(s).

Physical demands

• Works in school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Work environment

• Occasionally perform work beyond a standard work week when workload requires.
• Work environment is generally inside and outside on a school building campus.

Schedule

260 days per year (8-hour days). Typical schedule is 3:00 PM–11:30 PM during the school year; summer hours vary. Overtime opportunities available.

Pay

$17.94–$22.94 per hour (based on experience), following the 2025-26 school year pay schedule for custodians.

Benefits

• Board-paid IMRF pension.
• Paid vacation days.
• Benefits options available.