Full Time Custodian - 2nd Shift

Cambridge Lakes Charter School; Pingree Grove (IL); On-site; USD 22,041 - 28,929; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in their facility. The role includes performing routine cleaning tasks, addressing emergencies, and collaborating with the custodial team. Candidates should have a high school diploma, previous custodial experience preferred, and the ability to lift heavy objects. The position offers an expected wage range of $16.00–$21.00/hour, with salary and benefits based on experience.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in custodial work is preferred.
• Physical ability to lift and perform strenuous tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the building.
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as mopping and sanitizing.
• Monitor and address cleaning-related emergencies.
• Report maintenance issues.
• Collaborate with custodial teams for special cleaning projects.

Skills

Previous custodial experience preferred

Ability to lift 50-100 pounds

Ability to work in varying weather

Ability to follow health and safety standards

Collaboration with custodial team

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 1/27/2026
• Location: Cambridge Lakes

JOB DESCRIPTION TITLE

CUSTODIAN

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

REPORTS TO

Head Custodian

POSITION SUMMARY

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety in a preschool through high school building during the school day. Duties include routine cleaning tasks, responding to emergencies, setting up and tearing down furniture, and ensuring the overall upkeep of the facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform routine cleaning tasks, including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing surfaces.
• Empty trash bins and replace liners.
• Clean and restock bathroom facilities.
• Monitor and address cleaning‑related emergencies.
• Report any maintenance issues or needed repairs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Collaborate with the custodial team for special cleaning projects.
• Adhere to established cleaning schedules.
• Complete setups and teardowns for events and activities.
• Setup and take down traffic cones and traffic equipment.
• Direct traffic for arrival and dismissal.
• Maintain clean grounds. Pick up trash and debris around the campus.
• Strip, wax, and buff floors.
• Report any unsafe conditions or behaviors of students to the building administration.
• Perform other custodial duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Ability to work under conditions including hot & cold extremes, high humidity, noise levels, chemical exposure, and around moving equipment.
• Works at a fast pace with unscheduled interruptions.
• Potential operation of building equipment (e.g., floor scrubber).
• Potential exposure to severe weather conditions.

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB

• Ability to lift fifty (50) to one hundred (100) pounds of force occasionally
• Ability to lift twenty-five (25) to fifty (50) pounds frequently
• Ability and willingness to work inside and outside of buildings and facilities and in inclement weather conditions.
• Ability to regularly perform strenuous and considerable physical exertion involving frequent standing, walking, sitting, squatting, and bending.
• Ability to work on ladders of varying heights.
• Exposure to noise and activity of a school setting.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12 months
• Expected wage range: $16.00-$21.00/hour
• Salary and benefits commensurate with experience and locally competitive.

DISCLAIMER

This is not necessarily an all‑inclusive list of job‑related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.