Floating Building Custodian (Morning Shift)

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium is seeking a Building Custodian (AM Shift) to maintain a clean, safe learning environment across school facilities during active hours. You will coordinate with the Building & Grounds Director, administrators, teachers, and staff to ensure daily sanitization, meal service setup, and prompt response to requests.

The role includes routine cleaning, minor repairs, grounds maintenance, safety compliance, and assisting with security and deliveries.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 1 year custodial experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning in classrooms, offices, cafeterias, labs, and common areas.
• Set up and clean after school activities, including meal service.
• Respond promptly to requests and spills and assist with routine repairs.
• Perform minor maintenance and report major issues to Director/Principal.
• Monitor safety and security of facilities and coordinate with staff.
• Assist with building deliveries and maintain supplies.

Skills

Cleaning expertise

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Tools

SDS safety data sheets

Custodial equipment

Security systems

Job description

Floating Building Custodian (Morning Shift) JobID: 7027

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

JOB TITLE: Building Custodian (AM Shift)

The Building Custodian (AM Shift) maintains a clean, safe, and fully operational learning environment across assigned school facilities during active school hours. Coordinating daily with the Building & Grounds Director, School Administrators, Teachers, and staff, this position focuses on continuous daytime sanitization, prompt response to teacher and office requests, cafeteria breakfast and lunch meal setups and cleanups, emergency spill response, routine building repairs, and grounds maintenance.

TERM & SCHEDULE

• Position Type: Full-time, 12-month position.
• Shift Hours:
  • School in Session: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (exclusive of an unpaid 30-minute lunch period).
  • School Not in Session: Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (exclusive of an unpaid 30-minute lunch period).
• Probationary Period: All new hires or internal promotions are subject to a six (6) month probationary period.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is not all inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.

• Performs general cleaning, janitorial duties, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing, and trash removal in classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, and common areas.
• Provides setup, teardown, and cleaning after school activities, including but not limited to breakfast and lunch meal service; moves and sets up furniture and equipment as requested.
• Responds promptly to office and classroom requests, last-minute needs, accidental spills, biohazard cleanups, and unscheduled events regarding building use.
• Performs minor building repairs and preventative maintenance, such as replacing lightbulbs/tubes, unclogging sinks and toilets, and tightening fixtures.
• Monitors and inspects building facilities daily for safety, cleanliness, and operational heating/cooling systems; troubleshoots and reports areas requiring major maintenance or hazardous situations to the Director and Principal.
• Performs limited grounds maintenance, such as cleaning main entrances, picking up litter, mowing, trimming lawns/hedges, and removing snow and ice from sidewalks and steps to ensure safe egress.
• Maintains a neat and orderly janitor's room; monitors stock levels and reports cleaning supply and equipment needs to the Director.
• Ensures proper use, identification, mixture, application, and SDS safety compliance of all cleaning chemicals daily.
• Carries and responds to a cellphone and/or hand-held, portable, two-way radio transceiver during assigned shift.
• Assists with securing the facility daily by verifying exterior doors and windows are locked, monitoring building security throughout the shift, and arming computerized alarms as needed.
• Receives, documents, inspects, and coordinates building deliveries and permits.
• Complies with energy conservation procedures daily.
• Responds as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of safety hazards, proper use, and safe handling of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions (SDS).
• Operating knowledge of major custodial equipment, tools, and computerized security systems.
• Detail-oriented and thorough with strong organizational skills.
• Ability to perform basic routine repairs and follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, and utilize appropriate safety equipment.
• Ability to interact professionally, politely, and patiently with staff, students, parents, and visitors while remaining customer-service focused.
• Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to operate as an autonomous, self-directed professional while seamlessly integrating into team-based workflows.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent required. At least one year of custodial experience is preferred. Customer service experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly, including indoor and outdoor areas. Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout the school and classrooms. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Postings current as of 11/13/2026 9:42:41 AM CST.

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