District Custodian (OPS)

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

AD&D insurance

Long-term disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

PPO/HMO plans

RUSH Healthcare reimbursement

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and welcoming learning spaces for students. The role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, English communication, and a professional demeanor; duties include opening/closing buildings, reporting repairs, moving furniture, and keeping grounds free of litter.

The position is full-time with a shift 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, Monday through Friday, offering comprehensive healthcare benefits through IMRF, with retirement

Qualifications

• Able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Must speak and understand English.
• Able to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrates teamwork and reliability.
• physically capable of custodial tasks including cleaning and moving furniture.

Responsibilities

• Keeps assigned building neat and clean at all times.
• Reports repairs or supplies needed and any damage.
• Maintains communication with supervisor regarding schedules.
• Remains on premises, wears uniform, and displays ID during school hours.
• Opens/closes buildings daily and ensures doors/windows are secured.
• Moves furniture/equipment as directed for activities.
• Follows procedures for trash disposal and grounds upkeep.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

English communication

Team player

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Community Unit School District No. 308

HOURS: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM(M-F)

COMPENSATION: $18.75per 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 Associatesenjoy 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. Must speak and understand English
• 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:

• Keeps assigned building(s) neat and clean at all times as defined in the Custodial Procedures Manual.
• Reports repairs/suppliesneeded and any damage to school property to the Building Engineer, or Operations/Building Administrators.
• Maintains communication with the Custodial Supervisor and Operations Leadership regarding schedules.
• Remains on the school premises, wears district uniform, and displays district I.D. card at all timesduring school hours (excepting lunch-break) and during non-school hours for rentals or special events.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the assigned building(s) each school day, and for detemrining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Moves furniture or equipment within building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal or Building Engineer.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Assists in efforts to keep the grounds free from rubbish, litter, snow, and ice.

Postings current as of 9/20/2026 11:08:00 AM CST.

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