Head Custodian

COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY; Edwardsville (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY in Edwardsville, Illinois seeks a Head Custodian/Custodian to maintain clean facilities and ensure safety for students and staff. Starting date is immediate, with duties including daily cleaning, floor care, restrooms, and event setup.

Responsibilities cover building security, snow removal, boiler checks, and supervising other custodians where applicable. Salary and full-time status are provided by the district.

Qualifications

• Superior work habits and ethics– self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to perform duties as outlined.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment.
• Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers, & other building furniture.
• Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials.
• Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures.
• Empty waste containers.
• Unlocks and locks building, close windows and turn off lights, lock and secure window and sets alarm.
• Washes all glass.
• Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and equipment.
• Reports to work, at a time designated by supervisor, and removes snow from steps, walks, and drives.
• Reports items that require major repair to supervisor.
• Sets up and cleans stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for events.
• Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants.
• Check boilers.
• Paint and repair as needed.
• Walk grounds around building and pick up trash/litter and objects that pose a safety hazard.
• Regularly conduct safety check of all restrooms and other areas in the building to ensure that graffiti is identified and reported to the supervisor.
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in this job description.

Skills

Superior work habits

Team interaction

Independent working

Duties as outlined

Job description

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY - Edwardsville, Illinois Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Superior work habits and ethics- self-motivated
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform duties as outlined

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment
• Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers, & other building furniture
• Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials
• Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures
• Empty waste containers
• Unlocks and locks building, close windows andturn off lights,lock and secure window and sets alarm
• Washes all glass
• Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and equipment
• Reports to work, at a time designated by supervisor, and removes snow from steps, walks, and drives
• Reports items that require major repair to supervisor
• Setsup and cleans stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for events
• Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants
• Check boilers
• Paint and repair as needed
• Walk grounds around building and pick up trash/litter and objects that pose a safety hazard
• Regularly conduct safety check of all restrooms and other areas in the building to ensure that graffiti is identified and reported to the supervisor
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in this job description

Additional Responsibilities Of Head/Assistant Head Custodian

• Ordering and storing supplies
• In-service training of new employees (custodians)
• Coordinate work schedule of the custodians, including work at activities
• Check boiler operation daily and on weekends
• Supervise other custodians, including assisting on staff evaluations and checking the cleanliness and security of building
• Complete weekly building and grounds walkthrough and submit a report
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in the Custodian or Head/Assistant Head Custodian job descriptions

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis

Head Custodian

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 COLUMBUS ELEMENTARY - Edwardsville, Illinois Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7

Job Details

Job ID: 5939016

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• Superior work habits and ethics- self-motivated
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to perform duties as outlined

Essential Job Duties And Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment
• Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers, & other building furniture
• Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials
• Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures
• Empty waste containers
• Unlocks and locks building, close windows andturn off lights,lock and secure window and sets alarm
• Washes all glass
• Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and equipment
• Reports to work, at a time designated by supervisor, and removes snow from steps, walks, and drives
• Reports items that require major repair to supervisor
• Setsup and cleans stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for events
• Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants
• Check boilers
• Paint and repair as needed
• Walk grounds around building and pick up trash/litter and objects that pose a safety hazard
• Regularly conduct safety check of all restrooms and other areas in the building to ensure that graffiti is identified and reported to the supervisor
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in this job description

Additional Responsibilities Of Head/Assistant Head Custodian

• Ordering and storing supplies
• In-service training of new employees (custodians)
• Coordinate work schedule of the custodians, including work at activities
• Check boiler operation daily and on weekends
• Supervise other custodians, including assisting on staff evaluations and checking the cleanliness and security of building
• Complete weekly building and grounds walkthrough and submit a report
• Any and all other duties assigned by a Supervisor regardless of whether or not such duties are included in the Custodian or Head/Assistant Head Custodian job descriptions

Essential Physical Requirements

• Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $19.44 to $21.67 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• D7 CENTRAL OFFICE
• EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois 62025
• Phone: [phone]