Custodian; Mon - Fri

Job/FLSA Status: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Reports to: Custodial Supervisor or Building Foreman

Position summary: Performs custodial services, including cleaning and securing school premises, to facilitate the learning process.

• Exhibits a cheerful and customer-service oriented attitude to all staff and student personnel.
• Keeps assigned areas clean and orderly at all times.
• Follows cleaning schedules provided, being mindful of quality, efficiency, frequency, and safety.
• Notifies immediate supervisor of any facilities issues requiring attention.
• In the course of normal duties, inspects facilities to ensure for safety and security by performing such tasks as locking doors and windows after operating hours.
• Works in compliance with established safety procedures.
• Works additional areas, as required, in the absence of fellow custodians.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Physically able to perform the essential functions of the position
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Possesses a basic understanding of the chemicals, work processes, and equipment used in cleaning schedules.
• Ability to read and explain basic operating instructions
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to operate professional floor cleaning equipment and snow removal equipment
• Available to work various shifts as required
• Detail-oriented

• Experience working in a high school setting
• Custodial experience preferred

• Physical demands:
  While performing duties of this job, employee is frequently required to stand; walk; stoop; kneel; crouch; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb ladders and/or balance. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment:
  The noise level in the work environment is usually minimal to moderate.

• 12-month work year;
• Starting wage is $16.50-$18.15/hour based on education and verified experience
• IMRF pension
• Paid 30-minute lunch and two paid 15-minute breaks
• Sick, personal, and vacation days
• 15+ paid holidays
• Generous fringe benefits as provided by the current AFT/IFT Local #943 Agreement
• Annual performance evaluation in accordance with the current AFT/IFT Local #943 Agreement and Board policy.

Application Procedure: Apply online.