Part-Time Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
2/2/2026

Location:
District-Wide

District:
Lyons Elementary District 103
JOB TITLE: Custodian
REPORTS TO: Building & Grounds Director
SUPERVISES: N/A
DEPARTMENT: Building & Grounds
JOB STATUS: Part-Time (20 hours/week)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
PAY RATE: $22.60/hour
BENEFITS: Ineligible

JOB FUNCTION
The Custodian will clean and maintain the school facilities assigned to them. This position coordinates with the Buildings & Grounds Director, School Administrators, and Teachers, along with other school support staff, students, parents, and the community.
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TERM
This position is considered a part-time 12-month position. The normal work requirements for all custodians are based on a four (4) consecutive-hour day, without breaks, five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday. When school is in session, the regular workday begins at 3:00 p.m. and commences at 7:00 p.m. When school is not in session, the regular workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and concludes at 10:30 p.m. These hours may be changed after due notice is given in order to bring about a more efficient operation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
This list is not all-inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.

Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.

Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.

Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.

Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.

Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.

Maintains a neat and orderly janitors room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.

Washes windows.

Assists in examining school for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to Director, Principal, and/or School Resource Officer.

Assist with training employees and resolving problems.

Required to carry and respond to cellphone and/or hand-held, portable, two-way radio transceiver during assigned shift.

Provide set up, tear down, and cleaning after activities; move and set up furniture and equipment as requested.

Perform custodial duties daily such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds.

Interact daily with and assist students, staff, visitors, and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use. Provide set up, tear down, and cleaning after activities.

Receive, document, and coordinate building permits.

Respond to requests, last-minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use.

Collaborate daily with Director and Principal to resolve issues, schedule work, plan projects, inspect the building and coordinate building activity needs.

Monitor and inspect building facility daily for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor. Notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.

Secure facility daily by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout shift.

Report supply and equipment needs to Director. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment.

Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals daily.

Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.

Comply with energy conservation procedures daily.

Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.

Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.

Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and…