You must complete the District 7 online application if you would like to be considered for this job. Hours : Monday- Friday 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM. Additional hours are required as needed by the District. Rate of Pay: $17.74/hour, $26.61/hr for overtime
Reports to: Director of Buildings and Grounds
The custodian assists in ensuring a safe and healthy school environment by providing custodial and maintenance services so that full educational use of facilities is available to students, staff, parents and the school community on a daily basis.
General Responsibilities: Complete any maintenance or custodial-related assignments. Use of proper cleaning methods, storage, proper care, safeguarding and proper disposal of designated equipment and supplies. Responds to a variety of requests from the administration, which includes but is not limited to: setting up for meetings and class functions, moving furniture, unloading and storing deliveries. Responds promptly to assignments. Performs tasks to maintain the building site including painting, replacing light bulbs, basic plumbing and other related activities. Refinishes or restores floor tile as required by mechanical stripping, sealing, finishing, buffing, scrubbing and recoating. Maintains carpet by machine extraction, shampooing and spotting. Opens and/or secures the building, to provide protection against vandalism and theft. Maintains building perimeter by inspecting walkways, landscaping. Removes snow and ice from sidewalks as needed. Maintains and/or operates snow removal equipment. Maintains grounds/flower beds Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures at all times. Uses and wears safety and/or protective equipment, as appropriate. Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, employees, visitors, equipment, materials and facilities. Complies with and supports school and district regulations and policies. Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities. Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with school district policies and practices. Requires the ability to learn routine and non-routine maintenance methods, procedures and equipment usage. Meets daily with the day custodian to coordinate building event setups. Required Skills: Requires experience in using some hand tools and small power tools. Must handle chemical cleaners and maintenance supplies. Must have general experience using cleaning equipment.
Other: Requires some heavy lifting and physical labor. Must be able to communicate and follow directions in English, both in written and spoken form. Requires good interpersonal skills Requires ability to work in an efficient, organized manner and display initiative. Prefer at least one school year experience working in a custodial position. Candidates must possess good moral character and must undergo a criminal background Investigation in accordance with Illinois statutory requirements. Must be available to work during school holidays, summers and overtime during inclement weather. Must be able to work during the summer months per a set schedule.
