Head Custodian - JEH - Administration Building

Evanston/Skokie School District 65

Evanston (IL)

On-site

USD 38,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

Life Insurance and long term-disbility

Flexible benefits plan

Sick, personal and vacation days

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Evanston/Skokie School District 65 in Evanston, IL is seeking a Head Custodian for the Administration Building. The role manages custodial staff, ensures a clean, safe environment for students and staff, and supports events and routine operations.

Responsibilities include coordinating cleaning tasks, training, inspecting facilities, maintaining supplies, and responding to safety concerns. Requirements include a high school diploma (or equivalent) and a valid Illinois driver's license.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Valid and unrestricted IL Driver's License.

Responsibilities

Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds to maintain a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
Oversees custodial staff and assigns tasks to ensure efficient operations.
Participates in trainings and drills for safety and emergency preparedness.
Prepares facilities for daily operations and events.
Maintains and inspects equipment and supplies.
Responds to safety or operational concerns and coordinates with leadership.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid Illinois driver’s license

Job description

Head Custodian - JEH - Administration Building JobID: 5497

Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/ Head Custodian
Date Posted:
8/12/2026
Location:
Buildings and Grounds
Date Available:
ASAP

The job of Custodian - Head is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

This job reports to Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Essential Functions

Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
Conducts a variety of training and drills with students and staff (e.g. fire, intruder, earthquake, health and safety, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational and/or established procedures are effective.
Consults with administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
Distributes custodial supplies and equipment for the purpose of disseminating materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and/or equipment.
Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, ballasts, faucet washers, loose screws, air filters, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, snow removal, boiler cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of Requisitions equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at job site.