Custodian (OPS)

Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical plans (PPO/HMO)

Job summary

Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Custodian for the 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (M-F) shift in Oswego Township, IL. The role focuses on providing clean, safe spaces for students, with responsibilities including opening/closing buildings, reporting repairs, and maintaining grounds and cleanliness throughout the school day.

The position includes full-time benefits, a competitive hourly pay rate of $18.75, and adherence to district procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties in a thoughtful, courteous and confidential manner.
• Team player with strong work ethic.
• Physically able to perform custodian duties including cleaning and moving equipment.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building(s) neat and clean at all times according to procedures.
• Reports repairs/supplies and damages to appropriate staff.
• Maintains communication with supervisors regarding schedules.
• Open/close building daily; ensure doors/windows are secure and lights off after hours.
• Move furniture/equipment as needed for activities and events.
• Assist in grounds clean-up and waste disposal; change light bulbs.

Skills

Weight lifting 50 lbs

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Strong work ethic

Attention to detail

Safety-conscious

Job description

• Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

HOURS:

3:00 PM - 11:30 PM (M-F)

Compensation

$18.75 per hour*

• Please note that the hourly rate of pay is inclusive of the mandatory 4.5% retirement contribution to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).

BENEFITS:

Full-time Associates enjoy a robust selection of healthcare benefits including employer paid Life and AD&D insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as three medical plans to choose from including PPO and HMO plans. What's more, SD 308 currently provides a deductible reimbursement program for medical expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program. Prospective employees can learn more on the District website.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to communicate effective verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform assigned duties in a thoughtful, courteous, confidential, and considerate manner.
• Team player
• Strong work ethic
• Physically able to perform job functions including cleaning, moving furniture and operating machinery

General Description

The Custodian is responsible for providing students with safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient places in which to learn, plan, and develop.

Specific Responsibilities

• Keeps assigned building(s) neat and clean at all times as defined in the Custodial Procedures Manual.
• Reports repairs/supplies needed and any damage to school property to the Building Engineer, or Operations/Building Administrators.
• Maintains communication with the Custodial Supervisor and Operations Leadership regarding schedules.
• Remains on the school premises, wears district uniform, and displays district I.D. card at all times during school hours (excepting lunch-break) and during non-school hours for rentals or special events.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the assigned building(s) each school day, and for detemrining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Moves furniture or equipment within building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal or Building Engineer.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Assists in efforts to keep the grounds free from rubbish, litter, snow, and ice.
• Changes light bulbs as needed.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.