Night Custodian

Round Lake Area Schools CUSD 116; Round Lake (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety at Beach Elementary School. This role involves a variety of tasks, including cleaning, minor repairs, and ensuring the security of the facilities. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who works well in a team and pays attention to detail. Join a supportive environment where your contributions are valued and make a positive impact on the school community. If you're looking for a fulfilling role in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintenance practices is essential.
• Ideal candidate should have custodial experience and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial tasks in various school areas including classrooms and offices.
• Ensure building security and report maintenance needs.

Skills

Cleaning and maintenance practices

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

General building repairs

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Record keeping

Education

Experience as a custodian

3 years of similar experience

Tools

Floor polishers

Buffers

Job description

Round Lake Area Schools | Round Lake , IL 60073

Beach Elementary School, Round Lake Beach, IL

Date Available

02/17/2025

JOB SUMMARY

This position performs the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of Beach Elementary School.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Any experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

Preferred: 3 years of similar experience

Ideal candidate has experience working in a school as a custodian, is a self-starter, flexible, positive and a team player with attention to detail.

PAY RATE

Starting at $17.43/hr

3:15pm-11:45pm, Monday to Friday

Special Requirements

Incumbents in this position may be required to possess appropriate current licenses or permits.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of cleaning and maintenance practices and standards;
2. Some interpersonal skills;
3. Some oral and written communication skills;
4. Ability to apply knowledge of general building repairs;
5. Ability to follow directions and make decisions related to general cleaning practices and department procedures;
6. Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
7. Ability to operate, care for and perform minor maintenance on tools and equipment used in daily work;
8. Ability to organize the daily routine, organize sustained cleaning and follow-up functions of the position and work area;
9. Ability to understand the concepts of the District's building maintenance and custodial operation;
10. Ability to work with a variety of people and to work cooperatively with District staff and students in a teamwork environment;
11. Some ability in simple record keeping;
12. Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Collects and disposes of trash;
2. Dusts, mops, sweeps, scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors using appropriate equipment such as floor polishers and buffers;
3. Ensures security of buildings through opening and locking doors and setting alarm system;
4. Inspects buildings for damage and reports conditions to supervisor;
5. Performs custodial tasks and maintenance of areas such as classrooms, offices, auditoriums, gyms, kitchens, dining rooms and lavatories including outdoor areas (i.e. trash around buildings);
6. Performs minor maintenance;
7. Reports needs for repairs;
8. Sweeps walks;
9. Washes, dusts and polishes glass including windows, woodwork, walls, furniture and metal equipment;
10. May attach shelving and put up bulletin boards, pictures, etc.;
11. May change light bulbs and replace fuses;
12. May check temperatures against pre-established settings;
13. May clean motor housings, ducts and other mechanical equipment;
14. May move furniture and/or set-up classrooms;
15. May remove snow and ice from stairways and walkways around buildings;
16. May repair minor leaks in toilets, drinking fountains, etc.;
17. May replace ceiling or floor tiles;
18. May replace washers;
19. May sand and salt stairways and walkways;