Substitute Custodian

Antioch Community Consolidated School District 34; Antioch (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a diligent custodian to maintain a safe and clean environment in a school setting. This role involves performing essential cleaning tasks, ensuring safety standards, and working collaboratively with staff and students. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in custodial work, effective communication skills, and the ability to handle physical demands. Join a supportive team dedicated to providing a conducive learning atmosphere for students. This position offers an engaging work environment where your contributions directly impact the community's well-being.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years of experience as a custodian, preferably in a school setting.
• Must demonstrate ability to perform duties without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Coordinate janitorial services with the head custodian.

Skills

Ability to lift 50-90 pounds

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Knowledge of custodial products

Ability to follow safety protocols

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Custodial cleaning equipment

Chemical cleaners

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  2/17/2025
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Location:
  Antioch School District 34
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• No physical limitations which would prevent the applicant from satisfactorily performing job duties, including lifting, climbing ladders, etc., within recognized standards and limits.
• Demonstrated ability to perform job duties satisfactorily without direct supervision.
• Satisfactory history of safe, efficient and effective use of custodial products and equipment.
• Must be able to meet district's cleaning, maintenance and safety standards.
• Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Minimum two years of experience as a custodian preferably in a school setting.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain effective and professional working relationships with students, staff, supervisors and members of the school.
• Some heavy lifting and physical labor is required. Required to lift and/or move a minimum of 50 pounds regularly and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to and over 90 pounds with help.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate, understand and follow directions both written and orally in English.
• Required to properly handle chemical cleaners and supplies following school training and manufacturer's directions.
• Familiar with Green cleaning practices and floor stripping with mechanical refinishing is a plus; D34 does not use stripper in normal floor refinishing.
• May be required to work during school holidays, weekends, days, evenings and overtime during inclement weather as directed by the head custodian, and Operations Manager.
• Demonstrates working in a team environment is required.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Meets regularly with the head custodian to coordinate janitorial and custodial services needed.
• Follows and implements safe work practices and wears appropriate protective equipment.
• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting and sanitizing according to established district criteria.
• Assists with the removal of snow from driveways, parking lots, bus areas, sidewalks and entrances to the school.
• Maintains the safety and security of the building and grounds and performs the final security check of the facility at the completion of the shift.
• Assumes responsibility for the general fire safety of the school.
• Sanitizes washroom fixtures, including toilets, urinals, washbowls, fixtures, walls, partitions and floors according to established district criteria.
• Removes refuse from the building and places in the appropriate outside garbage/recycling container.
• Moves and sets up chairs, tables, choral risers etc. as required for school events.
• Interfaces with all levels of staff within the building, with members of the school community and others who utilize the school facility.
• Maintains the grounds surrounding the school as required.
• Performs other related duties as may be necessary and assigned by the head custodian, building principal and Operations and Maintenance Manager.

Substitute hourly rate: $16.23
Benefits are not included.