Anticipated Custodian I - 3rd Shift (CM)

Township High School District 214; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 214 is seeking an Anticipated Custodian I for the 3rd shift (CM) with an initial location at PHS. The role is 40 hours per week with a 12-month assignment, starting September 25, 2026.

Responsibilities include cleaning, moving equipment, and setup for programs while maintaining a safe, clean school environment. Must lift up to 40 lbs frequently and 80 lbs occasionally, work in various weather, and follow all safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively with students, staff, and the public.
• Must understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must use prescribed safety and PPE when required.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently and 80 lbs occasionally.
• Must perform heavy physical labor in varied weather conditions.
• Must climb stairs and ladders regularly and work from scaffolding occasionally.
• Must operate cleaning equipment and sanitize building areas.
• Must report safety concerns and needed repairs to supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties to maintain a safe, clean educational environment.
• Move student equipment and set up for programs and activities.
• Participate in district training to maintain knowledge and licenses as required.
• Monitor building systems and equipment and report issues in writing to supervisor.
• Snow removal and salting on an occasional basis.
• Ensure programs and activities run smoothly by timely preparation and breakdown.

Skills

Communication

Follow instructions

Safety PPE usage

Lifting 40–80 lbs

Physical labor

Climb stairs and ladders

Operate cleaning equipment

Observant and proactive

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Anticipated Custodian I - 3rd Shift (CM) (Initial Location: PHS) 40 hrs./wk. Effective: September 25, 2026

SALARY

Grade I, CMS13, Step 1, $24.07 Custodial Maintenance Agreement

ASSIGNMENT

12 Month

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform general custodial duties for the custody and care of the facility to provide a safe, secure, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public. This would include cleaning, moving student equipment, and setting up for programs and activities as well as any special projects assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Maintained regular attendance with no occurrences of attendance abuse during the previous two years as described in Article 13 Section E of the current agreement.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding, with students, staff, and the general public.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.

POSITION EXPECTATIONS

• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for moving school equipment, and setting up and breaking down for programs and activities.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for operating cleaning equipment, (manual and mechanized), and for cleaning and sanitizing any areas of the building as assigned.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for monitoring and operating basic building systems and related equipment.
• Observe and comply with appropriate required codes.
• Be observant and inform the supervisor of potential trouble spots in the operation of building systems and equipment to prevent a failure or breakdown.
• Perform snow removal and salting on an occasional basis as needed.
• Perform assigned tasks in the amount of time appropriate to the task at hand.
• Identify and take action to remedy potential safety and health problems.
• Project a positive image of the District to students, staff, and the general public.
• Report in writing to the supervisor any observed misuses and needed repairs to school property.
• Participate in District-sponsored training programs to maintain and update knowledge, skills, certifications, and licenses as required for this position.
• Effectively communicate and appropriately respond to various forms of electronic communication provided by the District.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.