CUSTODIAN

Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization; Wheeling Township (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NSSEA ESP Bargained Agreement

Job summary

The Northwest Suburban Special Education Organization (NSSEO) is seeking a Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety of all buildings and grounds in Timber Ridge. This 12-month, non-exempt position follows the ESP bargaining agreement and reports to the Program Administrator/Buildings and Grounds Coordinator.

Responsibilities include cleaning, setup of furnishings, light maintenance, snow removal, waste removal, and providing feedback for a safe environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or qualifications acceptable to the Board and at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with supervisors, staff and students.
• Able to physically move about the building and grounds and lift 30-80 lbs.
• Flexibility to report early for snow removal when needed and ability to physically complete snow removal efficiently
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate district vehicles

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of buildings and grounds as directed for the purpose of maintaining a healthy environment.
• Set up and move furnishings and equipment for the purpose of program equipment needs.
• Provide maintenance services including; but not limited to waxing, mowing, and painting as directed to maintain the appearance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds.
• Provide snow removal as assigned during early work hours for the purpose of providing a safe entrance to the building for staff and students and then reporting to work at designated work hours.
• Remove waste as directed for the purpose of maintaining a hazardous free environment utilizing district approved removal and storage procedures.
• Provide feedback to supervisor about the condition of the building and grounds for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide light maintenance and repair as trained and directed by supervisor.
• Work over time when appropriate and approved by supervisor.
• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the program.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

Job description

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Openings as of 7/30/2026

CUSTODIAN JobID: 1581

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: Timber Ridge
• Date Available: 26-27 SY
• Closing Date: UNTIL FILLED

GENERAL INFORMATION

Title ................................................................. Custodian

Licensure ........................................................ None

Endorsement .................................................. None

Classification ................................................... Classified – 12 month – 262 days

FLSA Status ................................................... Non-Exempt

Reports to ...................................................... Program Administrator/Buildings and Grounds Coordinator

Salary Classification ...................................... ESP – starting at Lane II Step 0

Reviewed/Revised ........................................ 4/2024

Benefits.................................................................. PER NSSEA ESP BARGAINED AGREEMENT

PURPOSE

The position of the Custodian is to maintain the cleanliness and safety of all buildings and grounds through the proper care of equipment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain cleanliness of buildings and grounds as directed for the purpose of maintaining a healthy environment.
• Set up and move furnishings and equipment for the purpose of program equipment needs.
• Provide maintenance services including; but not limited to waxing, mowing, and painting as directed to maintain the appearance and upkeep of the buildings and grounds.
• Provide snow removal as assigned during early work hours for the purpose of providing a safe entrance to the building for staff and students and then reporting to work at designated work hours.
• Remove waste as directed for the purpose of maintaining a hazardous free environment utilizing district approved removal and storage procedures.
• Provide feedback to supervisor about the condition of the building and grounds for the purpose of maintaining a safe environment.
• Provide light maintenance and repair as trained and directed by supervisor.
• Work over time when appropriate and approved by supervisor.

OTHER FUNCTIONS

• Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the program.
• Support NSSEO policy, NSSEO and governing board goals and objectives, and The School Code of Illinois.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• To perform the physically demanding job functions, strength and/or endurance for lifting, carrying, pushing and /pulling are continuously required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical capabilities of climbing and balancing are occasionally required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the physical body movement of stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling is occasionally required.
• To perform the most physically demanding job functions, the upper extremity physical capabilities reaching, handling, and/or fine motor dexterity are occasionally required.
• Exposure to temperature extremes is occasionally present.
• Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g. mechanical, cuts, burns, infectious disease, high decibel noise, etc.) is seldom or not present.
• Frequency of exposure to injury to self and/or other is seldom or not present.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma/GED or qualifications acceptable to the Board and at least 18 years of age.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English to understand directions and communicate with supervisors, staff and students.
• Able to physically move about the building and grounds and lift 30-80 lbs.
• Flexibility to report early for snow removal when needed and ability to physically complete snow removal efficiently
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate district vehicles

Postings current as of 7/30/2026 11:17:45 PM CST.