Custodian 3rd Shift (2 Positions)

Township High School District 113; Deerfield (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain the cleanliness and security of its facilities. This role involves working the 3rd shift, ensuring that all areas are well-kept and ready for educational use. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a positive attitude, contributing to a collaborative environment. With a focus on independence and professionalism, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact within the school community. Join a team that values excellence and provides comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a pension plan.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Single Plan: Fully covered by the District

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Family Plan: 76% paid by the District

Life Insurance: Fully covered by the District

IMRF Pension Plan

2 Personal Days/Yr

18 Sick Days/Yr

2 Weeks Vacation/after one year

16 Paid Holidays (varies annually)

Qualifications

• Ability to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces and maintains security.
• Assists with seasonal grounds work and provides support to visitors.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Professional language and demeanor

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Type:

Building and Grounds/ 12 month-Custodians

Date Posted:

3/6/2025

Location:

Deerfield High School

Position Title: Custodian 3rd Shift - 12 Months
Department: Building and Grounds
Building: Deerfield High School
Reports To: Building Manager and Chief Operations Officer
Hours: Sunday - Thursday 10:30 PM to 6:30 AM
Starting Pay: $20.00/hr + ($600/Year Pay Premium)
Start Date: Immediate

SUMMARY:
To help maintain the district’s school buildings to a condition of operating excellence so that full educational use may always be obtained with no interruptions to the educational program.

BENEFITS:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Single Plan: Fully covered by the District
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Family Plan: 76% paid by the District
• Life Insurance: Fully covered by the District
• IMRF Pension Plan
• 2 Personal Days/Yr
• 18 Sick Days/Yr
• 2 Weeks Vacation/after one year
• 16 Paid Holidays (varies annually)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, machines, equipment etc. in the building.
• Maintains building and grounds security in the building each school day.
• Restocks disposable items and provides shift lead with inventory usage and data.
• Assists in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow shoveling and plowing and lawn cutting).
• Assists visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment.
• Breaking down set-ups and reset after events.
• During the summer months and winter break this position will work 1st shift.
• Required to participate in the annual state required professional development classes.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work independently.
• Highly professional language and demeanor.
• Positive attitude and spirit of collaboration.
• Excellent communication skills.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND/OR PREFERRED CHARACTERISTICS:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED).

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climbs on to ladders. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lbs such as salt and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, scrubbing machines. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays while performing the duties of this job. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.