Custodian- 2nd Shift

Belvidere School District; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvidere School District is seeking a Custodian for the 2nd shift at Seth Whitman Elementary School. The role requires a high school diploma and includes duties such as cleaning, disinfecting, and maintaining classrooms, offices, and restrooms.

Responsibilities include operating custodial equipment, reporting safety hazards, and assisting with event setups. Some weekend work may be required; shift runs 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in school custodial preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, classrooms, offices as assigned.
• Dusts, floors, and surfaces; waxes floors as directed.
• Collects waste and maintains clean recycling areas.
• Restocks supplies and ensures restrooms are stocked.
• Reports safety hazards and mechanical issues to supervisor.
• Assists with set-ups for events and follows safety policies.

Skills

General math

Prioritize changing work priorities

Operate custodial equipment

Email and work orders

Problem solving

Team communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Custodian- 2nd Shift JobID: 5577

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Seth Whitman Elementary School
• Date Available: 09/08/2026

START DATE: ASAP

HOURS: Monday-Friday; 3:00 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; with some weekend work

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Custodian

Supervisor: Custodial Manager or Designee

Contract: Twelve Month Employee

QUALIFICATIONS

• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.

B. Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working custodial in a school environment.

C. Skills and Knowledge

• Knowledge of general math.
• Prioritize work based on changing situations.
• Utilize equipment under various conditions for multiple purposes while using multiple job-related equipment.
• Experience using email and electronic systems to receive and process work orders.
• Strong problem-solving is required to identify issues and create action plans.
• Specific ability-based competencies required to perform the role satisfactorily include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; and displaying custodial aptitude.

D. Physical Requirements

• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; significant climbing and balancing; considerable stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 10% sitting, 60% walking, and 30% standing. Must be able to support 100 pounds.
• This job may require work to be performed in extreme temperatures and under conditions with exposure to risk of injury and/or illness. It may also include work conditions of various heights and/or cramped spaces. Selected candidates must use personal protective equipment (PPE) and promote good safety practices.

II. RESPONSIBILITIES - Examples of duties but not limited to the following

• Essential Job Functions

• High and low dusting.
• Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, and other rooms as assigned.
• Washes and cleans walls and windows as necessary.
• Collect and discard waste and recycling, in designated areas.
• Scrubs and waxes floors under the Custodial Manager's or designee's direction.
• Performs general maintenance** as instructed.
• Replenishes paper towels, hand soap, and toilet tissue as necessary.
• Performs set-ups as directed by the Custodial Manager or designee.
• Performs seasonal maintenance to the grounds (i.e., snow, ice).
• Performs boiler and air conditioning checks and log conditions as directed.
• Locks and secures all School District property and buildings.
• In conjunction with other team members, perform tasks requiring more than one person
• Notifies the Custodial Manager or designee of mechanical defects or unsafe conditions.
• Attends appropriate in-service training as directed by the Custodial Manager or designee.
• Obeys and adheres to all work and safety policies.
• Other duties as assigned by the Custodial Manager or designee.
• Comply with all policies of the District including those in the District's Personnel Policy Handbook.
• May be required to work off-shift hours on emergency calls.

General maintenance shall be defined as routine repairs to buildings and equipment. Examples of maintenance shall include but not be limited to the following:

• Troubleshooting mechanical and equipment issues, Light bulb changing, clock/speaker repairs, use of hand-operated drain cleaning tools, cleaning and changing any filters on machines or HVAC equipment, lubricating/grease equipment, installing and, repairing furniture, painting/caulking, repairing signage, cutting and installing ceiling tiles and grids, and installing flooring.