Night Custodian - Lincoln Elementary School

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in education is seeking a dedicated Night Custodian to maintain cleanliness and safety in school facilities. This role involves performing various cleaning tasks, ensuring the school environment is welcoming for students and staff. The ideal candidate will have strong cleaning skills, the ability to lift heavy objects, and fluency in English. Join a team that values hard work and dedication, and contribute to creating a safe and clean learning environment for all. If you are ready to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Sick Days

Paid Vacation Days

Pre-Tax Retirement Plans

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general cleaning and maintenance tasks in school buildings.
• Must be able to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness of the building at the beginning and end of shifts.
• Assist with deliveries and maintain grounds as needed.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Human Relations Skills

Fluency in English

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Openings as of 4/14/2025

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

Night Custodian - Lincoln Elementary School JobID: 2818

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial
• Date Posted: 3/3/2025
• Location: Abraham Lincoln School
• Date Available: 03/17/2025

Night Custodian
Starts: March 17, 2025
Night Shift (2:30 pm - 10:30 pm Monday - Friday)
Location: Lincoln Elementary School
Department: Buildings & Grounds
Reports To: Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds
Compensation: As outlined in the SEIU Agreement
Work Year: 12 months

Benefits:

• Insurance - medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance are available
• Leaves - paid sick, personal, and vacation days provided
• Pre-Tax Retirement Plans (e.g. 403b) available

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds and Engineer at school level, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes and dusts walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds as needed.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Reasonable knowledge of cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and interpreting English.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull over 50 pounds.
• Possess good human relations skills.
• Can understand and be willing to perform directions provided orally and in writing.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Internal and external candidates must apply online. No hard copy applications will be accepted.