Custodian - Floater

About the role

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a custodian. The Custodian provides 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 and assisting in preparing facilities for activities and events.

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, corridors, carpets, windows, walls, stage, locker rooms, removes graffiti, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. open access doors, gates, sweep/shovel/remove snow from walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Arranges furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities and special events.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items required to properly stock facilities.
• Distributes supplies and equipment (e.g. fill soap dispensers, towel/toilet paper dispensers, packages, furniture, carts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to appropriate parties.
• Performs minor, job‑related maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, faucets, toilets, light fixtures, 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.
• Attends meetings, in‑service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• 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.
• 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, maintenance, etc.) for the purpose of completing site activities/projects.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Skills

• Able to perform multiple, non‑technical tasks with a need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, cleaning supplies, etc.
• Must be able to adhere to safety practices (e.g. proper use of chemicals, proper use of personal protective equipment, etc.).

Knowledge

• Ability to communicate clearly and understand written and oral instructions.
• Ability to understand written procedures and write routine documents.
• Basic math proficiency.
• Methods of industrial cleaning; preserving floors, walls, fixtures, etc., cleaning materials; safety practices and procedures.

Abilities

• Work within a schedule and coordinate activities, collate data, and consider multiple factors when using equipment.
• Flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances.
• Operate equipment using a variety of standard methods and follow defined processes.
• Interact effectively with a wide diversity of individuals.
• Utilize job‑related data and equipment; solve problems to identify issues and select action plans.
• Adapt to changing work priorities, communicate with diverse groups, meet deadlines and schedules, work as part of a team, and handle constant interruptions.

Work Environment

The position requires significant physical effort, including lifting up to 75 lb., carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and fine finger dexterity. The job involves approximately 0 % sitting, 75 % walking, and 25 % standing, performed under minimal temperature variations with some exposure to risk of injury or illness.

Experience

Job‑related experience is required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Pay

Starting rate: $18.92 per hour.

Benefits

Eligible for paid time off benefits and medical insurance benefits.