School Facilities Custodian — Grounds & Building Care

Illinois Education Job Bank; Plainfield (IL); Hybrid; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15 paid holidays

Mandatory training within 45 days

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a custodian to maintain school facilities and grounds. The role requires operating knowledge of cleaning equipment, adherence to safety practices, and the ability to work with a team or independently to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include maintaining building operations, following procedures, and ensuring a clean, safe environment for students and staff. Pre-employment medical exam and background check are required.

Qualifications

• Possessa current State of Illinois Driver's License with a clean driving record.
• Ability to drive a van or pickup truck in variable weather and road conditions.
• Working knowledge of floor care and housekeeping.
• Knowledge of safety practices and work methods.
• Ability to learn custodial procedures, methods and schedules.
• Willingness to work cooperatively with others on a custodial "team" to complete work assigned.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Ability to perform all phases of building operations and/or the ability to learn the required skills.
• Ability to use common cleaning equipment and materials in a safe and efficient manner.
• Ability to meet schedules and time lines.
• General computer knowledge.
• Ability to understand oral and written English language.
• Ability to express oneself in oral and written English.
• Pre-employment medical examination, including tuberculosis clearance
• Pass a Regional Office of Education Fingerprint/Background Clearance including Federal Bureau of Investigation

Responsibilities

• Maintain the physical school plant and grounds in a condition of operating excellence.
• Assist with custodial tasks to support daily operations.
• Work with the team to meet cleaning schedules and safety standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow district policies and procedures for facilities operations.

Skills

Driver's license

Van driving

Floor care

Safety practices

Custodial procedures

Team player

Independent worker

Building operations

Cleaning equipment

Time management

English proficiency

Background check

Medical exam

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Floor machines

Job description

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a custodian to maintain school facilities and grounds. The role requires operating knowledge of cleaning equipment, adherence to safety practices, and the ability to work with a team or independently to meet schedules.

Responsibilities include maintaining building operations, following procedures, and ensuring a clean, safe environment for students and staff. Pre-employment medical exam and background check are required.