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Westerndupagechamber

Custodian - 3rd Shift

Westerndupagechamber, IL, United States

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Location: Community High School District 94

Date Available: Immediate

POSITION: Custodian - 3rd Shift

  • This position works from 11:00 pm to 7:00 am Monday-Friday (during school breaks and summers, this position will work days)
  • Starting pay $17.41, + $.25 shift differential (or $19.41 with 5 years experience, + $.25 shift differential)
  • Eligible for medical/dental/vision insurance, retirement, paid time off
  • This is a 12 month calendar.
  • The position is covered by the WCHSSSA Collective Bargaining Agreement

SUMMARY: Training provided, experience preferred but not required.

POSITION FUNCTION: Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Building Operations, 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 FUNCTIONS:
  • 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 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:
  • Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
  • 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.

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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
  • Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
  • Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
  • Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
  • Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
  • Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS, WORK HAZARDS:
  • Works in standard office and school building environments.
  • Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
  • Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE:
  • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
  • High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
  • Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
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