Custodian/Maintenance

Diocese of Gary; Alton (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Gary is seeking a dependable Custodian to perform cleaning and light maintenance in school facilities and surrounding grounds under supervision.

Responsibilities include securing buildings, cleaning rooms and floors, snow removal, delivering supplies, and assisting during events. This role requires safe ladder use and the ability to work in varied weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and speaking English fluently.
• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor.
• Ability to describe problems and coordinate repairs.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic and unit conversions.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions and at heights.
• Must have a valid motor vehicle operator's license or reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at start and end of shift.
• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, and other areas to district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, and wax floors; clean walls, windows and fixtures.
• Replace light bulbs; clean and maintain equipment.
• Perform grounds-keeping, snow removal, and deliveries to classrooms.
• Assist in events and supervise visitors as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Follow instructions

Cooperative teamwork

Mathematics (units of measure)

Work in all weather

Climb ladders safely

Education

High School Diploma

Motor Vehicle Operator's License

Job description

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

Custodian

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and Director of Maintenance, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status:

Non-exempt

Postings current as of 9/9/2026 9:20:39 AM CST.