Full-Time Custodian

Custodian PositionArbor Park School District 145 is seeking a full-time custodian to maintain clean learning spaces for teachers and students. The position involves a variety of custodial tasks including general cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, floor scrubbing, floor stripping, floor finishing, and carpet cleaning. The custodian will also set up and take down furniture and equipment for daily lunches, meetings, and other functions. Additionally, the role includes semi-skilled maintenance work to building fixtures and furniture as needed, preventative maintenance work to facility cleaning equipment, and grounds keeping duties such as shoveling snow, scraping ice, spreading salt, and picking up trash from facility property. The employee must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds, such as cleaning supplies and equipment, and occasionally lift and move up to 90 lb. The position requires the ability to travel between five buildings within a small geographic area, a valid driver's license, and flexibility to travel between all facilities as required. The custodian must maintain all equipment used for their position daily and have excellent communication and organizational skills. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and knowledge of cleaning methods, procedures, and safety issues is necessary. The employee must follow all school district safety rules and use appropriate personal protective equipment.Benefits include a starting salary of $15.00 per hour depending on experience, medical/dental insurance available on the first day of employment with generous board-paid portions, and a benefit guide is attached for a complete description. The plan documents will govern in all cases.