Custodian Second - Haven Middle School

Evanston/Skokie School District 65; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Life Insurance & long term disability

Flexible benefits plan

Sick, personal and vacation days

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 is seeking an Evening Shift Custodian – Second to provide custodial services at an assigned site, ensuring a sanitary, safe and attractive environment for students, staff and visitors while supporting the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

The role includes overseeing custodial staff in the absence of the Head Custodian, coordinating supplies, reporting safety issues, and maintaining equipment and grounds in good condition

Qualifications

• Job related experience is desired.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds to maintain a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel in the absence of the Head Custodian.
• Secures facilities and grounds during the evening shift to minimize property damage and liability.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns and notifies appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Trains assigned personnel to develop professional trade and safety awareness skills.

Skills

Experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The job of Custodian - Second (evening shift) is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner; and acting in the absence of the Head Custodian. This job reports to Head Custodian.

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose
  rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Conducts a variety of training and drills with students and staff (e.g. fire, intruder, earthquake, health and
  safety, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are
  operational and/or established procedures are effective.
• Consults with administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial
  activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing
  materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Distributes custodial supplies and equipment (in the absence of the Head Custodian) for the purpose of
  disseminating materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction
  regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in
  an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the
  purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room,
  restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel (in the absence of the Head
  Custodian) for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site
  requirements and established standards.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or
  gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective
  functioning of the work unit.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g.
  change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, ballasts, faucet washers, loose screws, air filters, etc.) for the
  purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records,
  time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for
  action.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, snow removal,
  boiler cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of
  ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Requisitions equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required
  items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms,
  etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing
  information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds during the evening shift (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the
  purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site
  custodial activities.
• Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of
  materials required at job site.

Experience

Job related experience is desired.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Compensation and Benefits

$40,855.72 (prorated based upon start date)

Custodial and Maintenance Salary Schedule ClassB - Step0

Benefits Include

• Medical and dental insurance
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund pension plan
• Life Insurance and long term disability
• Flexible benefits plan
• Sick, personal and vacation days
• Employee assistance program