Night Custodian (Anticipated)

ROE; Libertyville (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Night Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in the school. The role requires effective communication, the ability to lift heavy items, and proficiency in using custodial equipment. Key responsibilities include regular cleaning of facilities, replenishing washroom supplies, and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of building grounds. The position offers a starting wage between $19.92 and $21.12 per hour, with full-time hours across a 260-day calendar.

Qualifications

• Understands and follows simple oral and written instruction.
• Establishes effective relationships with staff and public.
• Demonstrates proficient use of the English language in oral and written forms.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness of District buildings and grounds.
• Cleans washrooms and replenishes supplies.
• Notifies about vandalism or needed repairs.

Skills

Effective communication

Lifting ability (40-100 lbs)

Equipment operation (vacuum, scrubbing machines)

Follow instructions

Tools

Custodial equipment

Computer equipment

Job description

Position Details

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 12/15/2025
• Location: Countryside Elementary School
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: When Filled
• District: Barrington Community Unit School District 220

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 - BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010

Job Title

NIGHT CUSTODIAN

Qualifications

1. Understands and follows simple oral and written instruction.
2. Performs lifting and routine manual cleaning.
3. Understands the functioning of mechanical equipment.
4. Effectively operates vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines and other custodial equipment.
5. Uses care in use of custodial equipment and cleaning materials.
6. Able to lift (40-60 lbs.) on a regular basis and heavier loads (60-100 lbs.) on less frequent basis.
7. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public.
8. Communicates effectively.
9. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.
10. Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position.

Reports To

Head Custodian

Supervises

N/A

Position Summary

The custodian is responsible for keeping a District building and immediate building grounds clean, safe and presentable.

Essential Functions

1. Works to well-established standard procedures in an assigned building without immediate supervision.
2. Dusts furniture, cleans, washes floors, walls and carpeting.
3. Cleans washrooms, including replenishment of towels, soaps and tissue.
4. Notifies the Head Custodian of any vandalism, needed repairs, equipment and supplies.
5. Mows lawns or removes snow.
6. Maintains building security.
7. Properly uses appropriate safety equipment and procedures.
8. Often moves, lifts or pushes furniture, large items, supplies, etc.
9. Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.

Physical Context of the Job

The individual uses brooms, dust cloths, mops, power waxers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, waxes, cleaning agents and computer equipment. Lifting is often required, sometimes heavy, and long periods of standing or walking are normal.

Terms of Employment

• Calendar Days: 260
• Hours per Day: 8.00
• Wage Grid Lane: M/F
• Starting Range: Status: $19.92-$21.12
• BSEO-Classified

Benefits for Position