Custodial Floater

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; Evanston (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking a Custodian - Floater to provide custodial services at assigned sites, ensuring a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role includes assisting with cleaning operations, reconnecting supplies, and supporting maintenance staff as needed.

Responsibilities include supervising safety, communicating with staff, and maintaining facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Qualifications

• Operating equipment used in industrial maintenance, incl. electrical cleaning equipment and common tools.
• Understanding safety practices and procedures in cleaning operations.
• Ability to read and follow multi-step instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in cleaning assigned facilities to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Monitor and direct safety in work areas to prevent injuries.
• Replenish supplies and respond to inquiries from staff and visitors.
• Collaborate with maintenance staff to complete site custodial activities.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Safety practices

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Willingness to work at multiple locations and shifts

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

The job of Custodian - Floater is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; 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 classroom activities and campus events.

Reports to

Head Custodian

Essential Functions

• Assists in lunchrooms with recycling and other sustainable (green) efforts for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the Maintenance Department.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• 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.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices; adhering to safety practices and procedures.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; health standards and hazards.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job- related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific Ability based competencies requiredto satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; available on-call; displaying mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing informationand/or advising others; There is some opportunity to effect the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling some climbing and balancing frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency

• Possess a basic understanding of the chemicals and processes used in the cleaning schedule
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• Ability to work well without direct supervision
• Willingness to work at multiple locations and different shifts based upon the needs of the district

Hourly Rate

$15.40

Selection Process

Interviews will be scheduled for selected qualified applicants