Day/Evening Operations Custodian (Full Time)

North Shore Country Day School; Winnetka (IL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

North Shore Country Day School in Winnetka, IL is seeking a Day/Evening Operations Custodian (Full Time) to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, staff, and community partners. This hybrid role covers weekend daytime support for external rentals and school activities, plus weekday evening cleaning and maintenance tasks.

You will handle event setups, routine cleaning, spills, and safety checks, and coordinate with the Facilities Director.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; custodial/janitorial/event setup experience preferred.
• Ability to work non-standard schedule including weekends and both day and evening shifts.
• Clear spoken and written English required for guest and staff interactions.

Responsabilités

• Act as primary contact for weekend rental groups and event leads.
• Set up and teardown events with tables, chairs, AV, and stage extensions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety during events with regular area walkthroughs.
• Respond promptly to spills and sanitation needs during events.
• Lock facilities and grounds after weekend activities.
• Perform daily deep cleaning of classrooms, offices, restrooms, cafeterias, and gyms on weekdays.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub floors, and wax floors during breaks.
• Restock supplies and report maintenance needs to the Facilities Director.

Connaissances

Communication

Customer service

English proficiency

Formation

High school diploma

Description du poste

Position:Day/Evening Operations Custodian (Full Time)

Location: Winnetka, IL

Job Id:232-001

# of Openings:1

We are seeking a reliable, flexible, and detail-oriented Custodian to join our facilities team in a unique hybrid role. This position plays a crucial part in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community partners.

You will spend your weekends providing dedicated daytime facilities support for external rental groups and school extracurricular activities, and your weekdays supporting our core evening operations team with routine cleaning and maintenance tasks. Overtime Hours: May be required or offered during peak operational times.

Key Responsibilities:

Weekend Operations & Community Support (Saturday & Sunday - Day Shift)

Act as the primary point of contact for weekend community rental groups, athletic organizations, and special event leads.

Perform facility setups and teardowns (setting up tables, chairs, AV equipment, stage extensions, trash cans, etc.) according to event specs.

Conduct regular walkthroughs of active areas, restrooms, hallways, and entryways to ensure cleanliness and safety throughout events.

Provide prompt response to spills, immediate sanitation needs, or basic equipment needs during events.

Secure and lock facility grounds, athletic fields, and building doors at the conclusion of weekend activities.

Weekday Custodial Operations (Tuesday to Thursday - Evening Shift)

Perform daily deep cleaning and sanitation of designated areas, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, cafeterias, and gymnasiums.

Vacuum, sweep, mop, scrub, and auto-scrub various floor surfaces; strip and wax floors during break periods as assigned.

Empty trash and recycling receptacles, then dispose of waste in the outdoor dumpsters.

Clean and sanitize high-touch surfaces, desks, doors, whiteboards, and fixtures.

Restock paper products, hand soap, and sanitation supplies across facilities.

Identify, report, and document minor repairs, safety hazards, or maintenance needs to the Facilities Director.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education & Experience: High school diploma or equivalent preferred; prior custodial, janitorial, or event setup experience preferred.

Flexibility: Ability to consistently work a non-standard schedule incorporating both day and evening shifts across weekends.

Communication & Customer Service: Friendly, professional demeanor with strong communication skills to interact positively with rental group leaders, event guests, and school staff. Clear spoken and written English language proficiency is strictly required for this position due to frequent guest and staff relations.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 50 lbs regularly.

Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, climb stairs, and reach for extended periods.

Security Clearances: Must pass a background check and child safety clearance prior to hire.

$18-23 an hour, depending on skill level and experience.

Self-Motivated: Capable of working independently on weekends with minimal direct supervision.

Detail-Oriented: Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and event presentation.

Problem-Solver: Able to handle unexpected event requests or minor facility issues calmly and efficiently.