Custodian

South Holland School District 150; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

South Holland School District 150 is hiring a Custodian for Greenwood Elementary. This position involves performing maintenance, custodial duties, inspections, and emergency repairs under general supervision. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and relevant job-related experience. Physical demands include significant lifting and indoor/outdoor work across district locations. The role is available immediately and may require further testing or certifications as needed.

Qualifications

• Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with potential need for skill upgrades.
• Specific skill–based competencies required include safety practices and equipment operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and custodial duties under general supervision.
• Inspect facilities and systems for necessary repairs.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations.

Skills

Adhering to safety practices

Operating equipment

Basic math skills

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted: 4/28/2026

Date Available: Immediately

Location: Greenwood Elementary

Closing Date: Until Filled

Title: Custodian

Purpose Statement

The job of Maintenance Worker I was established for the purpose/s of performing under general supervision, a variety of semiskilled work in the maintenance, construction, repair of buildings and equipment; and assisting skilled maintenance workers in the performance of their job functions.

Essential Functions

• Arranges furnishings and equipment (including playground and lunchroom equipment) for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom/playground activities, meals, and events.
• Erects scaffolding, platforms for the purpose of preparing work sites for construction and/or repair.
• Inspects facilities, systems and their components for the purpose of identifying necessary repairs.
• Installs various items (e.g., gas and water pipes, sewer mains and laterals, faucets, cabinets, window glass, fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of completing projects safely and within established time frames and/or maintaining facilities in a safe and attractive condition.
• Maintains tools and/or equipment (e.g., hand and power tools, cafeteria and athletic equipment, heating and ventilation equipment, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of equipment in safe operating condition.
• Prepares and paints various surfaces for the purpose of protecting District property and/or maintaining attractive facilities.
• Repairs various items, systems and/or components (e.g., roofs, furniture, bleachers, fences, playground equipment, concrete walkways, air conditioning equipment, door locks, lockers, pipes, valves, fittings, clogged drains, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that items are available and in safe working condition.
• Responds to emergency situations (e.g., broken/clogged pipes/drains, faucets, gutters, sprinkler heads, grease traps, fixtures, etc.) for the purpose of resolving immediate safety concerns.
• Transports various items (e.g., tools, equipment, supplies, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.

Other Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Attends in-service training for the purpose of receiving information on new and/or improved procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

• 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 adhering to safety practices and operating equipment used in building maintenance trades.

Knowledge

Basic math, including calculations using fractions, percent, and/or ratios.

Responsibility

• Work under direct supervision using standardized routines; provide information and/or advise others.
• Utilization of resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions.

Physical demands include significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; frequent climbing and balancing; significant stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 50% walking, and 45% standing.

Working Environment

District Wide

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Valid Driver’s License

Valid Driver’s License required.

Required Testing, Certificates & Licenses

As needed.

FLSA Status

Approval Date: June 26, 2019