Day Custodian

Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 Operations and Maintenance is seeking a Day Custodian in Schaumburg, Illinois. Immediate start with responsibilities including keeping facilities safe, sanitary, and well-maintained, and supporting school activities through setup/teardown and material handling.

The role requires custodial experience, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and strong knowledge of housekeeping equipment and safe practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in custodial services.
• Ability to coordinate work schedules.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to mentor, coach and train.
• Extensive knowledge of small machines, including their care, maintenance and repair.

Responsibilities

• Arm/Disarm the building alarm.
• Lock/Unlock doors and secure the building.
• Set up and teardown for school activities.
• Inspect for vandalism and report to Custodial Leads.
• Verify heating/AC operation and report malfunctions.
• Perform fire drills as directed.
• Dispose of garbage and replace liners.
• Vacuum and mop areas as needed.
• Disinfect all washrooms.
• Submit work orders and report maintenance needs.
• Receive materials and assist in milk distribution.
• Remove exterior refuse and manage custodial closets.

Skills

Custodial experience

Schedule coordination

Mentorship

Machinery knowledge

Independent work

Job description

Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 Operations and Maintenance - Schaumburg, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Day Custodian

Schaumburg Community Consolidated School District 54 Operations and Maintenance - Schaumburg, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in School District 54

Job Details

Job ID: 5938847
Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 24, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Perform all phases of custodial duties as assigned by the Custodial Leads, Director/Assistant Dir. Of Operations and Maintenance and Building Principal. Maintain the facility in a safe, sanitary and aesthetic condition

Primary Responsibilities

• Able to Arm/Disarm the building alarm.
• Lock/Unlock doors and keep a secure building.
• Put up and take down a flag as directed.
• Read district and department memorandums daily.
• Inspect and clear building entrances of snow and/or debris.
• Inspect for interior/exterior vandalism and report to the Custodial Leads.
• Verify that the heating and/or air conditioning are operational. Report malfunctions to the Maintenance Department and advice the Principal/Supervisor.
• Perform fire drills as directed.
• Dispose of all garbage, empty trashcans and replace liners.
• Vacuum and wet mop areas as needed.
• Clean and disinfect all washrooms.
• Report all corrective maintenance needs to the building or department secretary or submit work orders to the maintenance department.
• Report all personal injuries.
• Report and Tag all malfunctioning cleaning equipment for the warehouse.
• Order all custodial supplies and stock all custodial closets.
• Review the school and outside group activities calendar Perform set-ups and teardowns for school and outside group activities.
• Receive and deliver all incoming materials.
• Receive, count and assist in milk distribution.
• Remove refuse from the exterior of the facility.
• Advice facility needs to other custodial staff.
• Complete reports as required.
• Perform minor corrective maintenance.
• Clean windows in the entrances and office areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal, Custodial Leads and the Director/Assistant Dir of Operations and Maintenance.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in custodial services.
• Ability to coordinate work schedules.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to mentor, coach and train.
• Must have extensive knowledge of small machines, including their care, maintenance and repair.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to handle or feel materials. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefit Information

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $36,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]