Summer Custodian (Multiple Openings)

Oak Park Elementary District 97; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated custodians to maintain cleanliness and safety in school buildings. This role involves performing essential cleaning tasks, ensuring the functionality of equipment, and supporting the school community. Ideal candidates will possess strong cleaning skills, the ability to lift heavy items, and a commitment to providing a welcoming environment for students and staff. Join a team that values responsibility and strives for excellence in maintaining school facilities. If you are passionate about creating a clean and safe learning environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintenance tasks in a school environment.
• Ability to follow directions and maintain equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings.
• Ensure safety and cleanliness by checking and securing buildings.
• Assist with special events and programs for parents and visitors.

Skills

Cleaning Skills

Maintenance Skills

Human Relations Skills

Ability to lift over 50 pounds

Fluency in English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Openings as of 3/21/2025

We are only accepting applications for the jobs listed below.

Summer Custodian (Multiple Openings)
JobID: 2827

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
• Date Posted: 3/17/2025
• Location: District Wide

Perm/contract: SY25

Department: Building & Grounds

Primary Reporting Location: TBD

Level: $18.90/hr

Date Available: June 2025

Shifts:
Day Shift (7:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday - Friday) or
Mid Shift (11:00 am – 7:00 pm, Monday - Friday)
*Location / Hours can vary and may be changed at any given time

Portrait of a District 97 Leader:

• Champions the vision of the school district
• Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
• Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
• Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
• Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
• Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
• Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
• Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
• Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
• Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
• Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
• Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About This Role:
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Director of Buildings & Grounds and Engineer at school level, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Essential Role 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 and dusts 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.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds as needed.
• 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.
• Reasonable knowledge of cleaning equipment and techniques.
• Fluency in reading, speaking, and interpreting English.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull over 50 pounds.
• Possess good human relations skills.
• Can understand and be willing to perform directions provided orally and in writing.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.