Full Time Night Custodian

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115; Bristol Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Yorkville Community Unit School District 115 is seeking a Night Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety across district facilities. The role involves cleaning floors, dusting, waste removal, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready for shift changes.

The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and a valid Illinois driver’s license. You will operate custodial equipment, follow safety practices, and contribute to readiness for the next school year.

Qualifications

• SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
• Specific skill-based competencies include operating cleaning equipment and following safety practices.
• Ability to communicate clearly in oral and written form and read, analyze and interpret information.

Responsibilities

• Reports to the Building Operations Supervisor daily.
• Cleans facilities and grounds to maintain cleanliness and safety.
• Disinfects surfaces and fixtures as needed.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Monitors safety of students and staff in work areas.
• Performs summer maintenance to prepare facilities for next year.

Skills

Equipment operation

Safety practices

Communication skills

Reading/writing reports

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Night Custodian

Purpose Statement

The Night Custodian is responsible for the overall cleanliness of the District's buildings, equipment and furnishings. Ensures that cleaning supplies are stocked, equipment is functional and the building is operational and ready for the next shift.

Reports to:

Building Operations Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Reports to the assigned school/facility on a daily basis as determined by the Building Operations Supervisor.
• Cleans the assigned facilities and/or grounds (sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums floors, dusts and cleans offices, classrooms and other work areas; strips, restores and polishes floors as scheduled, collects and removes waste, washes walls, windows and doors etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness and safety.
• Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures.
• Maintains supplies and equipment.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs summer maintenance/cleaning to prepare the facilities for the next school year.
• Participates in training for the purpose of conveying and gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures for the purpose of ensuring proper function and usability of items (ceiling tiles, filters, light bulbs etc.)
• Clears snow and salts walkways around the building for the purpose of maintaining a high standard of safety, cleanliness and efficiency.
• Responsible for securing the building and ensuring that all doors and windows are shut and latched.
• Wears the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and uses all safety measures when performing any task.
• Performs any other tasks that may be requested at the building he/she is assigned to for that shift.
• Promote the safety, health, and comfort of the students and employees.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records. The employee is required to have communication skills including the ability to write reports and correspondence consistent with the duties of the job; ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information; the ability to read, analyze and interpret information; and display courtesy and tact with respect to others.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others. Utilization of District resources is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 75 pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level is usually moderate.

Other Skills and Abilities

The employee shall also maintain confidentiality regarding students, promote a harassment free environment, have the ability to learn and utilize machinery and equipment especially as the same are upgraded, and perform duties in full compliance with all District and Board of Education policies.

Experience

Job related experience is preferred.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing, Certificates Licenses

None Specified Current and Valid Illinois Driver's License

Continuing Educ./Training, Clearances

None Specified Employment physical/TB Test Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background

FLSA Status, Approval Date, Salary

Non Exempt per Board policy Benefit Schedule A

Starting Hourly Rate: $19.00 / hour

This position is part of the Yorkville CBA.