Custodian

Hazel Crest School District 152; United States; On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hazel Crest School District 152 is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain district facilities and grounds. Under supervision, you will keep school buildings in excellent condition to promote a safe and conducive learning environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, trash removal, basic repairs, and operating alarms and lights. Requires high school diploma or GED and six months custodial experience; a valid Illinois driver’s license is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Six months custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to read and follow cleaning chemical labels and safety data.
• Must be able to perform heavy physical labor including lifting up to 50 pounds and climbing.
• Commitment to cleaning protocols, safety, and teamwork.
• First Aid/CPR certification is a plus; valid Illinois driver's license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize washrooms, offices, and classrooms daily.
• Wash windows on entrance/exit doors as assigned.
• Remove trash and manage waste according to procedures.
• Move furniture and equipment as directed by supervision.
• Perform minor repairs and report major repairs promptly.
• Arm alarm system and secure doors/windows; turn off lights after shift.
• Maintain floors by waxing and buffing and manage cleaning supplies.
• Follow all safety and district policies during duties.

Skills

Follow instructions

Heavy physical work

Ladder work

Scheduling tasks

Chemical label literacy

Cleaning agent handling

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 10/27/2026
• Location: District Schools

Job Summary

Under general supervision of principal, maintains school facility and grounds in excellent operating condition so as to promote an optimal physical atmosphere in which students can learn.

Essential Functions

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• Valid Drivers License
• Clean all assigned washrooms daily.
• Clean all assigned administrative offices, and classrooms to include: vacuuming, dusting, window washing, and trash disposal daily.
• Wash all windows in entrance/exit doors daily.
• Report all items in need of major repair Head Custodian immediately.
• Remove all trash from the District Schools and place it in the appropriate dumpster each evening.
• Move furniture and/or equipment within District Schools as required for various activities, and as directed by the District Schools principal, or Head Custodian.
• Comply with all local, state, and federal laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Make all minor repairs, as needed, to the District Schools and or grounds. Report all completed repairs to the Custodian Supervisor.
• Arm alarm system, lock all exit doors and windows in the District Schools, and turn out lights at the end of each workday.
• Wax and buff hallway and classroom floors to maintain a clean and attractive surface, free of scuff marks and dirt.
• Painting, ceiling tile replacement, light bulb and ballast replacement, and minor plumbing and heating repairs.
• Expierence in Lawn Care and Snow Reomval.

• All other duties which may arise in the normal workday as they are assigned by the Custodian Supervisor or the Director of District Schools and Grounds.

Additional Responsibilities

None

Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, risk of electrical shock, and vibration.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or GED.

Experience

Six months experience in custodial field and the ability to demonstrate knowledge of custodial procedures, equipment and cleaning products.

Other Skills And Abilities

• Understand and carry out both written and oral instructions.
• Perform heavy physical labor, climb ladders and work in confined spaces.
• Maintain work schedules in the performance of cleaning tasks.
• Read or recognize cleaning chemical labels.
• Properly select, mix and apply cleaning agents appropriate to the task.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships and harmony within the workplace.

Licenses/Credentials

First Aid and CPR Certification a plus. Selected positions may require a valid Illinois Driver’s License

Terms of Employment

Salary is based on market comparisons as determined by negotiations with the bargaining unit. Twelve month work year.

Evaluation

Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the Board’s policy on evaluation of support staff.