Custodian (OPS)

Community Unit School District No. 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Employer paid Life & AD&D

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical plans (PPO/HMO)

IMRF reimbursement program

Job summary

Community Unit School District No. 308 is seeking a Custodian to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming school facilities. The role requires physical work including lifting and moving objects, and adherence to district procedures.

The position offers full-time employment with a robust benefits package, including employer-paid life and AD&D insurance, long-term disability, EAP, and multiple medical plans. The wage is $18.75 per hour, inclusive of the IMRF retirement contribution.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Confidential and courteous handling of duties.
• Team player with strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Keeps assigned building(s) neat and clean at all times.
• Reports repairs/supplies needed and any damage to school property.
• Maintains communication with Custodial Supervisor and Operations Leadership regarding schedules.
• Wear district uniform and display ID during school hours and events.
• Open/close building daily and secure doors/windows; ensure lights are off.
• Move furniture or equipment as directed by Principal or Building Engineer.
• Dispose of trash and waste per local procedures.
• Keep grounds free of litter, snow, and ice; change light bulbs as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team player

Strong work ethic

Verbal and written communication

Physically capable

Job description

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, CUSD provides a 100% claim reimbursement program for out of pocket expenses (excluding ER services), when an employee is enrolled in our PPO plan and uses our RUSH Healthcare reimbursement program.

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:

1. Keeps assigned building(s) neat and clean at all times as defined in the Custodial Procedures Manual.
2. Reports repairs/supplies needed and any damage to school property to the Building Engineer, or Operations/Building Administrators.
3. Maintains communication with the Custodial Supervisor and Operations Leadership regarding schedules.
4. 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.
5. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the assigned building(s) each school day, and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
6. Moves furniture or equipment within building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal or Building Engineer.
7. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
8. Assists in efforts to keep the grounds free from rubbish, litter, snow, and ice.
9. Changes light bulbs as needed.
10. Performs all other duties as assigned.