Custodian

Title Custodian Location BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220 BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010 Position Summary The custodian is responsible for keeping a district building and its immediate grounds clean, safe, and presentable. Essential Functions Works to well‑established standard procedures in an assigned building without immediate supervision. Dusts furniture and cleans, washes floors, walls, and carpeting. Cleans washrooms and replenishes towels, soaps, and tissues. Notifies the Head Custodian of any vandalism, needed repairs, equipment problems, and supply shortages. Mows lawns or removes snow. Maintains building security. Properly uses appropriate safety equipment and procedures. Often moves, lifts, or pushes furniture, large items, supplies, etc. Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor. Qualifications Understands and follows simple oral and written instructions. Performs lifting and routine manual cleaning. Understands the functioning of mechanical equipment. Effectively operates vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines, and other custodial equipment. Uses care in use of custodial equipment and cleaning materials. Able to lift and move moderate loads (40–60 lbs.) regularly and heavier loads (60–100 lbs.) periodically. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms. Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position. Physical Context of the Job The individual uses brooms, dust cloths, mops, power waxers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, waxes, cleaning agents, and computer equipment. Lifting is often required, sometimes heavy, and long periods of standing or walking are normal. #J-18808-Ljbffr