Custodian I - 3rd Shift (CM)

Township High School District 214; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Township High School District 214 is seeking a Custodian I for the 3rd shift at BGHS. This 40-hour weekly role supports a safe, clean school environment and prepares facilities for programs and activities.

Initial location is BGHS, with a starting wage of $24.07 per hour under CMS13, Step 1. Duties include cleaning, moving equipment, setting up spaces, and adhering to safety and district policies.

Qualifications

• Regular attendance with no attendance abuse in the past two years as described in the contract.
• Effective communication with students, staff, and the general public.
• Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs frequently and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• Capable of performing physical labor in varying weather conditions.
• Able to climb stairs and ladders and work from scaffolding and lifts.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, twist, reach, and operate related equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties to maintain safety and cleanliness of the school facility.
• Move student equipment and set up for programs and activities.
• Operate cleaning equipment and sanitize areas as assigned.
• Monitor building systems and report needed repairs.
• Participate in district training programs and respond to electronic communications.

Skills

Regular attendance

Effective communication

Follow instructions

Safety PPE usage

Manual handling 40–80 lbs

Physical endurance

Stairs & ladders access

Equipment operation

Job description

DESCRIPTION

Custodian I - 3rd Shift (CM) (Initial Location: BGHS) 40 hrs./wk. Effective: September 11, 2026

SALARY

Grade I, CMS13, Step 1, $24.07 Custodial Maintenance Association Agreement

ASSIGNMENT

12 Month

General Responsibilities

Perform general custodial duties for the custody and care of the facility to provide a safe, secure, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public. This would include cleaning, moving student equipment, and setting up for programs and activities as well as any special projects assigned.

Qualifications

• Maintained regular attendance with no occurrences of attendance abuse during the previous two years as described in Article 13 Section E of the current agreement.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding, with students, staff, and the general public.
• Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
• Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.

Position Expectations

• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for moving school equipment, and setting up and breaking down for programs and activities.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for operating cleaning equipment, (manual and mechanized), and for cleaning and sanitizing any areas of the building as assigned.
• Maintain the knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for monitoring and operating basic building systems and related equipment.
• Observe and comply with appropriate required codes.
• Be observant and inform the supervisor of potential trouble spots in the operation of building systems and equipment to prevent a failure or breakdown.
• Perform snow removal and salting on an occasional basis as needed.
• Perform assigned tasks in the amount of time appropriate to the task at hand.
• Identify and take action to remedy potential safety and health problems.
• Project a positive image of the District to students, staff, and the general public.
• Report in writing to the supervisor any observed misuses and needed repairs to school property.
• Participate in District-sponsored training programs to maintain and update knowledge, skills, certifications, and licenses as required for this position.
• Effectively communicate and appropriately respond to various forms of electronic communication provided by the District.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our district.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.