Evening Custodian | 2nd Shift with Benefits

Maine Township High School District 207; Des Plaines (IL); On-site; USD 47,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental insurance

IMRF pension

17 paid holidays

Second shift stipend

Term life insurance

Job summary

Maine Township High School District 207 is seeking a School Custodian to maintain a clean, safe environment for students and staff across district facilities. The role supports building operations, assists with opening/closing, and uses custodial equipment to keep floors, restrooms, and common areas sanitary and welcoming.

This full-time position requires reliability, ability to lift 50 pounds, adherence to safety procedures, and the capacity to adapt to events and emergencies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial, maintenance, or facility operations experience preferred.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and safely move furniture, equipment, and other items as needed.
• Must be conscientious, self-motivated, dependable, and demonstrate a strong work ethic.
• Ability to operate custodial equipment such as floor scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, and ladders.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and safety procedures.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete tasks independently with quality and efficiency.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate professionalism when interacting with staff, students, and visitors.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, mop, scrub, and clean floors and other surfaces.
• Clean, dust, and wax furniture, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and other surfaces.
• Clean and service restrooms, ensuring proper sanitation and replenishment of supplies.
• Wash interior glass surfaces including windows, partitions, framed pictures, and doors.
• Clean exterior window and door glass as required.
• Collect, bag, and remove trash and recyclable materials from classrooms, offices, and building spaces.
• Clean, renovate, and refinish floor surfaces using appropriate materials and equipment.
• Properly operate and maintain floor-cleaning equipment such as scrubbers, buffers, and vacuums.
• Replace incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs as needed.
• Move furniture, office items, classroom supplies, and other equipment as directed.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures, including locking and unlocking doors and windows.
• Turn off unnecessary lights and verify that areas are secure.
• Maintain building entrances by sweeping or shoveling snow and treating icy steps or walkways when needed.
• Provide general support to staff and administration to maintain a safe and functional environment.
• Complete all assigned work orders in a timely and professional manner.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Buildings and Grounds or administration.

Skills

Lifting 50 lbs

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Attention to detail

Dependable

Team player

Confidentiality

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Maine Township High School District 207 is seeking a School Custodian to maintain a clean, safe environment for students and staff across district facilities. The role supports building operations, assists with opening/closing, and uses custodial equipment to keep floors, restrooms, and common areas sanitary and welcoming.

This full-time position requires reliability, ability to lift 50 pounds, adherence to safety procedures, and the capacity to adapt to events and emergencies.