Head Custodian

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal leave

Vacation leave

IMRF 8.4%

Medical/dental/vision

Life & AD&D 100%

LTD 100%

Health Care FSA

Dependent Care FSA

403(b) & 457(b)

Job summary

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 is seeking a Head Custodian at Elmwood Elementary to oversee daily custodial operations and supervise staff, ensuring a clean, safe school environment.

The role requires coordination with the Director of Buildings and Grounds, adherence to district policies, and hands-on maintenance work including boiler systems and seasonal cleaning projects.

Qualifications

• Custodial or janitorial experience preferred.
• Ability to supervise staff and coordinate tasks.
• Familiarity with safety rules and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide a safe, clean, and welcoming district environment.
• Supervise custodial staff and schedule workloads.
• Ensure compliance with district guidelines and safety policies.
• Communicate with school administration and community.
• Operate and maintain boilers and major equipment.
• Assist with summer/holiday cleaning and waxing programs.
• Monitor heating system operation and building security.

Skills

Supervision

Safety procedures

Communication

Coordination

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Valid Driver's License

Job description

• Position Type: Building Services/ Custodian -- Full-time
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Elmwood Elementary School, 2319 N. 76th Ave
• Date Available: ASAP

Position Title: Head Custodian (Elmwood Elementary)

Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position

Immediate Supervisor: Director for Buildings and Grounds

Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM

Salary: $25.62 hourly(Per Custodian 2022 - 2026Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits

• Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - Board Contribution is 8.4%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
  • Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary

This position requires manual work relating to efficient performance of general cleaning and routine maintenance tasks. The job requires thorough execution of simple cleaning tasks which follow an established routine. The work is usually inspected in detail upon completion.

Qualifications

Certification/License

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

Job Responsibilities

• Provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities.
• Coordinates and supervises the activities of the custodial staff.
• Ensures that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Communicates effectively with members of the school district and community.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operates all equipment and machinery as required.
• Supports the value of an education.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of the school district.
• Supervises all custodial staff assigned to building.
• Operates and maintains boilers and major equipment.
• Cleans and maintains boiler rooms and mechanical rooms to comply with the OSHA safety requirements.
• Supervises and participates in general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Removes snow and ice from the school grounds and sidewalks.
• Requisitions and receives supplies and equipment and maintains necessary inventories.
• Assumes responsibility for the general security of the building.
• Report back to the building as needed after normal shift hours as directed or as necessary for all alarm situations.
• Performs emergency repair or cleaning services when necessary.
• Supervises and assists with extensive summer and holiday cleaning and waxing programs.
• Supervises building lighting system and determines if it is operable and utilized properly.
• Unloads packages, stacks and moves copy paper, and miscellaneous delivery of packages.
• Assumes responsibility for the proper functioning of the heating system.
• Follows the policies set forth by the Board of Education when outside organizations are using school buildings, grounds, and facilities to be coordinated with the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Reports acts of vandalism to the Principal.
• Determines work schedules for custodians and coordinates work responsibilities with the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Consults with the Principal daily for special assignments and related matters.
• Evaluation of custodial staff.
• Periodical night inspections of the custodian crew.
• Assist with setup of special activities as directed.
• Perform the necessary heat checks of all buildings on the EPHS site.
• Communicate daily status and condition of the building to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Travel within and outside of the district

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Experience with vigorous labor: lifting between 30 and 50 lbs, squatting, and moving heavy items.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.

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