Custodian, 1st Shift; 8.0 Hours/Day; Year-Round

Champaign Unit 4 School District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 School District is seeking a Custodian for the 1st Shift at Central High School. This year-round position offers 8.0 hours per day and immediate start, with interviews potentially after October 15, 2026.

The role supports a safe, clean learning environment for students and staff. Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent, strong human relations and communication skills, and the ability to use standard hand tools, climb a ladder, work overhead, and lift objects

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience.
• Good human relations and communication skills.
• Ability to use standard hand tools.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work overhead.
• Ability to lift objects in excess of thirty pounds.

Skills

Human relations

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Ladder work

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Champaign Unit 4 School District

Custodian, 1st Shift; 8.0 Hours/Day; Year-Round JobID: 2964

• Position Type:
  Custodial/Maintenance/Warehouse/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/13/2026
• Location:
  Central High School
• Date Available:
  Immediately

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent, or compensating experience
• Good human relations and communication skills
• Ability to use standard hand tools
• Ability to climb a ladder and work overhead
• Ability to lift objects in excess of thirty (30) pounds in weight

Compensation

• The hourly wage for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Educational Support Professionals, which is available on our website. The District gives experienced employees up to 20 years of experience credit for service outside the District if it is directly related to their position. 100% of an employee's contributions to IMRF is currently paid by the Board of Education. The Board also pays 100% of employee-only health and term life insurance. There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance. Dental is also available at competitive rates to interested employees. There are opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation during the regular school year and in the summer.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted anytime after October 15, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.
• This is a year-round position. Hours during the school year are Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (1stShift). Hours during Summer and Holiday Breaks are from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award‑winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 3:04:13 PM CST.

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