Custodian - 2nd shift

Sylvania; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is looking for second-shift custodians for Community High School District 155 in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Applicants will work through Express Employment Professionals and may gain eligibility for full-time positions at the district after completing 600 hours.

Responsibilities include cleaning facilities, performing minor repairs, and assisting with snow removal. Candidates must have strong interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to handle physical demands of the job.

The role offers a chance to support community educational environments through dedicated custodial work.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents, and administrators.
• Demonstrates pride in district, school, students, co-workers, and own job.
• Competent in cleaning and related skills.
• Physically capable of performing custodial duties without accommodations.
• Ability to conduct and maintain a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning functions throughout school facilities.
• Assist in minor repairs and snow removal.
• Maintain equipment and ensure a clean environment.

Skills

Cleaning

Interpersonal relations

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Job description

Community High School District 155 has openings for second-shift custodians. All applicants for this position are referred to Express Employment Professionals, a temp agency located in Crystal Lake. After working with Express for 600 hours (approximately 4 months), candidates may be eligible to be hired by D155 as a full-time second-shift custodian. This means applicants should expect to work at each of our four high schools at some point during their assignment through Express.

Responsibilities

To perform cleaning duties in the facility to keep areas clean and orderly. Assists with outside cleaning duties. Makes repairs on small equipment and broken desks, chairs, door parts, windows, etc.

Evaluation: Members of the support staff are formally evaluated annually as superior, satisfactory, or unsatisfactory in each of the following categories: 1) Quality of Work, 2) Productivity, 3) Initiative and Creativity, 4) Job-Related Skills, 5) Professionalism, 6) Attendance, and 7) Interpersonal Skills.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Ability to work effectively with staff, students, parents, and administrators
• Demonstrates pride in district, school, students, co-workers, and own job
• Competent in cleaning, floor refinishing, and technological skills
• Ability to prioritize and problem-solve complex tasks
• Ability to perform the custodial tasks appropriate for the position
• Skill in interpersonal relations and the ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to conduct and maintain a professional demeanor
• Multi-task oriented with the ability to work independently or as part of a team to complete tasks
• Physically capable of performing the appropriate duties associated with the position without accommodations
• Able to work 8 hours a day

Essential Functions of the Job

1. Perform cleaning functions throughout school facilities
2. Perform snow removal and operate cleaning machinery
3. Assist in minor repairs and filter changes
4. Perform tasks as assigned by the supervisor and/or building principal

Illustration of Responsibilities and Duties

The following is a list of responsibilities and typical duties that fall under those responsibilities. The list is general and is meant to illustrate many of the things that are done by the combined efforts of all the custodial staff in the school district. Each administrative office assigns responsibilities and duties according to what that attendance center needs to have done according to the particular time or circumstances.

There may be items not on this list that are related to the functions of the job that a 12-month custodian may be expected to do. The typical duties will vary according to the specific position in the particular building or office, and each building or office may have a more specific description of behaviors applicable to that setting.

• Make minor maintenance repairs, which may include replacing lights and receptacle covers; repairing broken desks and chairs; replacing and/or repairing door parts and pencil sharpeners; installing overhead screens
• Change air filters; clear clogged drains and commodes; vacuum water from floors due to pipe or roof leaks; replace ceiling tiles, repair power cords; replace tissue holders, window shades, broken windows, etc.
• Assists with outside cleaning chores, which include sweeping sidewalks and/or parking areas, picking up trash, snow removal, etc.
• Clean classrooms, restrooms, offices, corridors, walls, and windows daily, or as scheduled; sweep, mop, vacuum and/or wax floors
• Operate various types of equipment and machinery including water vacuums, band trucks, vacuum cleaners, carpet shampoo machines, floor buffers/polishers, steam cleaners, washing machines, dryers, etc.
• Make repairs as needed
• Assist in providing summer cleaning of buildings including lifting and removing furniture from school rooms, cleaning floors and blinds, and washing walls, doors, furniture, etc.
• May be required to lock and/or unlock doors at the appropriate times daily
• Remove debris from buildings each day
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described below are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to sit and stand for prolonged periods, to use his/her hands to type, handle, or feel; to talk; and to hear. The employee must be physically capable of bending, reaching, and lifting loads greater than 50 lbs. As a result, the employee’s physical presence is required.

FLSA: Non-Exempt