Anticipated Custodian - After Hours Cleaning Custodian at Summit Hill School District 161

Position Title: Cleaning Custodian - After Hours

Position Function:

• Performs general cleaning, security and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
• Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

• Checks and secures the building at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure its safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, and cleans glass areas.
• 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 the recycling program.
• Electrical (test circuits, determine and change bad bulbs, set/change batteries on clocks, adjust seasonal timers, ensure compliance standards, etc.)
• Plumbing (care for floor drains, change sink traps, know and change Sloan flush valves, determine and fix toilet and/or urinal leaks, repair or install faucets and water lines, keep the roof and roof drains clear of debris, etc.)
• Mechanical (repair/replace pencil sharpeners, fill cracks, cleanly paint walls/cabinets, cut/replace ceiling tiles, take care of rusted doors, tighten door handles and hinges, knows how and where to turn off utilities, etc.)

• 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 his/her supervisor.

• 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 the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

• Position performance is evaluated annually by the Night Supervisor.

• Hours: (typical and at the Supervisors discretion when approved by the Facilities Manager and Superintendent)
  1. While school is in session: Monday - Friday 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
  2. During Break: Monday - Friday 7:30 to 3:30 p.m
• Employed to work the full work year of approximately 260 days.
• $17.00 per hour along with benefits.

• Ability to follow work orders and coordinate work with your supervisor, principal and others.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

• Works in school building environment.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

• High School diploma.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is preferred.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Application procedure:  Apply online