Custodian - Substitute - Day / Night Shift - Black Seal Required

Park Ridge School District; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Park Ridge School District is seeking a Custodian for Day/Night shifts responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in school buildings. This vital role involves cleaning various spaces, managing grounds, and providing assistance as needed.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, experience in maintenance, and must follow safety guidelines diligently. Join a dynamic environment where commitment to cleanliness ensures a safe learning atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks.
• Previous experience in building maintenance is desirable.
• Possession of a State Motor Vehicle Operator's license is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Secure building for safety and cleanliness.
• Clear snow from entrances and maintain grounds.

Skills

Ability to follow oral or written work orders

Fluent in English

Ability to maintain cooperative relationships

Ability to work in varying weather conditions

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Snow blower

Floor cleaning machines

Job description

Custodian – Substitute – Day / Night Shift – Black Seal Required JobID: 287

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted: 5/20/2025
Location: Park Ridge Board of Education Offices

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, 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 and 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.

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 the 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.

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