Part-Time Custodian

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium; San Jacinto (CA); On-site; USD 31,133; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in California is seeking a part-time Custodian to maintain and clean school facilities effectively. Daily tasks include cleanliness of classrooms, cafeterias, and restrooms, and addressing safety concerns. The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma and at least a year of custodial experience. This position requires working in shifts, with a pay rate of $22.60 per hour, ensuring a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• At least one year of custodial experience preferred.
• Customer service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain school facilities.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance.
• Sanitize restrooms and cafeteria.
• Monitor facility safety and cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions

Detail-oriented and thorough

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial equipment

Job description

Position Type

Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Job Title

Custodian

Reports To

Building & Grounds Director

Supervises

N/A

Department

Building & Grounds

Job Status

Part-Time (20 hours/week)

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Pay Rate

$22.60/hour

Benefits

Ineligible

Job Function

The Custodian will clean and maintain the school facilities assigned to them. This position coordinates with the Buildings & Grounds Director, School Administrators, Teachers, other school support staff, students, parents, and the community.

Term

This is a part-time 12‑month position. The normal work requirements for all custodians are based on a four‑hour day, five days a week, Monday through Friday. When school is in session, the regular workday begins at 3:00 p.m. and ends at 7:00 p.m. When school is not in session, the regular workday starts at 6:30 a.m. and concludes at 10:30 p.m. These hours may be changed after due notice is given to bring about a more efficient operation.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.
• Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
• Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.
• Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
• Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.
• Maintains a neat and orderly janitors room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
• Washes windows.
• Assists in examining school for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to Director, Principal, and/or School Resource Officer.
• Assist with training employees and resolving problems.
• Required to carry and respond to cellphone and/or hand‑held, portable, two‑way radio transceiver during assigned shift.
• Provide set up, tear down, and cleaning after activities; move and set up furniture and equipment as requested.
• Perform custodial duties daily such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds.
• Interact daily with and assist students, staff, visitors, and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use.
• Receive, document, and coordinate building permits.
• Respond to requests, last‑minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use.
• Collaborate daily with Director and Principal to resolve issues, schedule work, plan projects, inspect the building and coordinate building activity needs.
• Monitor and inspect building facility daily for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor; notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
• Secure facility daily by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout shift.
• Report supply and equipment needs to Director. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment.
• Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals daily.
• Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.
• Comply with energy conservation procedures daily.
• Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.
• Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
• Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
• Detail‑oriented and thorough.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
• Ability to work with and be a part of a team.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to operate a computerized security system.
• Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
• Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
• Ability to keep the school clean and orderly.
• Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
• Operating knowledge of all major custodial equipment.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent required. At least one year of custodial experience preferred. Customer service experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly, including indoor and outdoor areas. Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the school and classroom. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.