Second Shift Custodian

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401; Elmwood Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Personal leave

Vacation leave

IMRF pension

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Job summary

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 is seeking a Second Shift Custodian for a district-wide assignment, working at multiple schools. The 12-month position runs Monday through Friday, 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a starting hourly wage of $22.00. Immediate start; closing date is “Until Filled.”

Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, safety, and security of district facilities, receiving deliveries, and performing various cleaning tasks according to district standards.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED Equivalent

Valid Driver's License

Job description

• Position Type: Building Services/ Custodian -- Full-time
• Date Posted: 11/6/2026
• Location: District-wide (will work at more than one school)
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: Until Filled

Position Title

Second Shift Custodian (District-wide)

Terms of Employment

12 Month Position

Immediate Supervisor

Director for Buildings and Grounds

Hours of Work

Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Salary

$22.00 hourly(Per Custodian 2026-2030Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits

• Sick,Personal and Vacation Leave
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - Board Contribution is 8.4%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
  • Single - Board Contribution is 80%
  • Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
  • Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 403(b) and 457(b)

Summary

Maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

Job Responsibilities

• 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 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.
• 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.
• Performsother related tasks as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Travel within and outside of the district

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Experience with vigouous labor: lifting between 30 and 50 lbs, squatting, and moving heavy items.

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

EEO Statement

Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or disability.