Custodian- 2nd Shift

Belvidere School District; Belvidere (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100 is seeking a Custodian for its facilities. The position, a twelve-month employee role, requires a high school diploma and entails cleaning, maintenance, and safety duties across school buildings.

The candidate will work under the Custodial Manager or designee and may handle after-hours emergency calls. Responsibilities include cleaning, waste disposal, floor care, and assisting with repairs and setup tasks while following district policies and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform high and low dusting; clean and disinfect bathrooms, classrooms, offices; wash walls and windows as needed; collect and dispose of waste; scrub and wax floors under direction; assist with routine maintenance per instruction; restock towels, soap and tissue; set up spaces as directed; perform seasonal grounds maintenance; check boilers and HVAC and log conditions; secure buildings; work with others on tasks; report defects or unsafe conditions; attend trainings; follow all safety policies; perform other duties as assigned; comply with district policies.

Skills

General math

Prioritization

Equipment use

Work orders & email

Problem solving

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Belvidere Community Unit School District 100

Belvidere Community Unit School District 100

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Grounds
• Date Posted: 10/9/2026
• Date Available: 10/26/2026

START DATE: ASAP

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE: High School Diploma

See attached job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Custodian

Supervisor: Custodial Manager or Designee

Contract: Twelve Month Employee

Qualifications

• QUALIFICATIONS
• Required Qualifications
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working custodial in a school environment.

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.

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.

Responsibilities

• 1. High and low dusting.
• 2. Cleans and disinfects bathrooms, shower rooms, classrooms, offices, andother rooms as assigned.
• 3. Washes and cleans walls and windows as necessary.
• 4. Collect and discard waste and recycling, in designated areas.
• 5. Scrubs and waxes floors under the Custodial Manager's or designee's direction.
• 6. Performs general maintenance ** as instructed.
• 7. Replenishes paper towels, hand soap, and toilet tissue as necessary.
• 8. Performs set-ups as directed by the Custodial Manager or designee.
• 9. Performs seasonal maintenance to the grounds (i.e., snow, ice).
• 10. Performs boiler and air conditioning checks and log conditions as directed.
• 11. Locks and secures all School District property and buildings.
• 12. In conjunction with other team members, perform tasks requiring more than one person
• 13. Notifies the Custodial Manager or designee of mechanical defects or unsafe conditions.
• 14. Attends appropriate in-service training as directed by the Custodial Manager or designee.
• 15. Obeys and adheres to all work and safety policies.
• 16. Other duties as assigned by the Custodial Manager or designee.
• 17. Comply with all policies of the District including those in the District's Personnel Policy Handbook.
• 18. 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.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 9:08:34 AM CST.