Custodian - Night

Proviso Township High Schools; Forest Park (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 is seeking a full-time Custodian/Maintenance worker to support classrooms, washrooms, hallways, gymnasiums, and offices with daily cleaning, disinfection, and basic repairs in a 260-day school year.

Applicants should have a high school diploma or equivalent, custodial experience preferred, and the ability to perform manual labor. This union position follows the SEIU Local 73, CTW contract, with seasonal duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Dust-mop all classroom floors nightly and disinfect surfaces.
• Empty trash cans daily and replace liners.
• Wash interior glass and fire door glass daily.
• Arrange furniture neatly and disinfect nightly to maintain order and social distancing.
• Remove graffiti from desks, seats and surfaces nightly.
• Wash boards and erasers; prepare rooms for daily use.
• Disinfect toilets, sinks, door handles and all touch areas nightly.
• Stock washrooms with paper products and soap nightly.
• Disinfect high-touch areas in hallways, stairwells, and common areas throughout the day.
• Report major maintenance issues; assist with event setups and snow removal as needed.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and assist with seasonal maintenance tasks.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Equipment knowledge

Safety procedures

Minor repairs

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Division / Department: Custodial and Maintenance

Classification (FLSA): Full-time, Non-Exempt

Position Group: Maintenance

Full-Time Equivalent (FTE): 1.0

Anticipated Work Year & Hours*: 260 Days (12 - Month)

Union Membership: Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW

Reports to: Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead; Director of Buildings and Grounds

Key Responsibilities:

Classrooms:

Thoroughly dust-mop all classroom floors nightly; disinfect high-touch surfaces.

Empty trash cans daily and replace liners.

Wash all interior glass and fire door glass daily.

Arrange furniture neatly to maintain order and social distancing; disinfect furniture nightly.

Remove all graffiti from desks, seats, and surfaces nightly.

Wash blackboards/whiteboards and trays three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); wash erasers nightly.

Ensure assigned classrooms and offices are ready for daily use; report major concerns to the building lead.

Enter school dude for building repairs and closeout when complete

Washrooms:

Disinfect toilets, sinks, door handles, partitions, dispensers, and all touch areas nightly.

Wash walls as needed weekly; ceramic walls washed twice monthly.

Stock washrooms with paper products and soap nightly.

Dust-mop, wet mop with disinfectant, and rinse mop floors nightly by 6:00 pm.

Wash all mirrors nightly.

Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.

Wash all interior glass and fire door glass in your area daily.

Hallways, Stairwells, and Common Areas:

Disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day and nightly.

Dust-mop corridors at the start of the shift and again at the end of the night; maintain a clean appearance throughout the evening.

Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.

Wash lockers in assigned areas carefully.

Clean hallway corners, baseboards, and remove wax buildup.

Dust handrails, stair stringers, ledges, windowsills, furniture, TV monitors, display case tops, and other dust-collecting surfaces nightly.

Wet mop stairwells at least twice per week; remove graffiti and spills from walls daily.

Wash all interior glass and fire door glass daily.

Gymnasiums and Locker Rooms:

Wash interior glass and fire door glass daily.

Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.

Disinfect locker rooms, showers, and physical education spaces nightly per CDC guidelines, including all flat surfaces, machinery, and hardware.

Offices:

Wash interior glass and fire door glass daily.

Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.

Preventative Maintenance:

Maintain cleaning equipment.

Assist with event setups and take-downs as required.

Report major maintenance issues to the building lead immediately.

Seasonal and Special Duties:

Perform snow removal and ice management on walkways, entrances, and parking areas as assigned.

Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks, such as floor waxing, field or facility winterization, and general upkeep.

Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.*

Skills and Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Previous custodial or facilities maintenance experience preferred.

Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.

Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.

Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform manual labor for extended periods.

Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Working Conditions:

Indoor and outdoor work in classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, locker rooms, hallways, stairwells, and common areas.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals, waste, and various facility equipment.

Frequent physical activity including lifting, bending, climbing stairs, and standing for extended periods.

May require on-call or emergency response work, including snow removal and urgent repairs.

Salary Range:??As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025-2030.

Benefits:?As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025-2030.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the provisions of the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board's policy on personnel evaluation.

Additional Information

This job description provides guidelines and direction for accomplishing goals and objectives. It covers the essential responsibilities and activities required for effective execution of the position but is not exhaustive. The individual in this role may perform additional duties as assigned.

This description also serves compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

Proviso Township High Schools District 209 does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, and other protected categories as set forth in Board Policy 5:10.

* Disclaimer: This job description describes duties and responsibilities representative of the nature and level of work assigned to the position. The identified duties and responsibilities and other information contained in this job description are intended only as examples of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the school district and employee and is subject to change by the school district as the school district's needs and the job change's requirements. The information contained in this job description is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Other duties may be required and assigned. The site of employment is subject to change based on the needs of the school district. As outlined in Board Policy 5:32 Nepotism, no person with an Interested Relationship with any member of the Board of Education, the Superintendent or a District-level administrator shall be eligible for employment in the District.

For Additional Information Contact:
Office of Human Resources
Proviso Township High Schools District 209
8601 W. Roosevelt Road
Forest Park, IL 60130
708-338-5900