School Custodian | Clean, Safe Learning Environments

Oswego Community Unit School District 308; Oswego Township (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

Life & AD&D insurance

Long Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical plans (PPO/HMO)

Rush Healthcare reimbursement program

Job summary

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Custodian to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming school facilities. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.75 and includes retirement contributions through IMRF, plus comprehensive health and life insurance options.

Responsibilities include keeping buildings clean, reporting repairs, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring doors and lights are secured at day’s end.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift fifty pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform duties thoughtfully and confidentially.
• Team player.
• Strong work ethic.
• Physically able to perform duties including cleaning, moving furniture and operating machinery.

Responsibilities

• Keeps assigned building(s) neat and clean as defined in the Custodial Procedures Manual.
• Reports repairs/supplies needed and any damage to school property to the Building Engineer, or Operations/Building Administrators.
• Maintains communication with the Custodial Supervisor and Operations Leadership regarding schedules.
• Remains on the school premises, wears district uniform, and displays district I.D. card at all times during school hours (except lunch-break) and during non-school hours for rentals or special events.
• Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the assigned building(s) each school day, and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Moves furniture or equipment within building(s) as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal or Building Engineer.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Assists in efforts to keep the grounds free from rubbish, litter, snow, and ice.

Skills

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Strong work ethic

Physical stamina

Job description

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 is seeking a Custodian to maintain safe, clean, and welcoming school facilities. The position offers an hourly rate of $18.75 and includes retirement contributions through IMRF, plus comprehensive health and life insurance options.

Responsibilities include keeping buildings clean, reporting repairs, coordinating with supervisors, and ensuring doors and lights are secured at day’s end.