Full Time Custodian (Evenings)

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial

Date Posted:
5/18/2026

Location:
Central School District 51
Custodian (evening - with adjusted summer hours)

Hourly Rate: $18.25/hour
Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, IMRF (Retirement)

Hours are full time as follows:

School year hours - 2:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Summer hours - 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. or by approval

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance preferred.
• Illinois Motor Vehicle Operator's license.
• Ability to work additional hours as requested for special events or weather related needs.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to operate industrial-rated cleaning equipment and ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure.
• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, stoop, climb stairs, and walk for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and scissor lift.
• Ability to push/pull up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to work in inclement weather.
• Successful completion of fingerprint based criminal background check (IL State Police and FBI), sex offender and violent youth offender screening, and employment physical.

REPORTS TO: Facilities Director

JOB GOAL: Under the direct supervision of the facilities director, performs general cleaning 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.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 and cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment as requested.
• 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 recycling program.
• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Checks and secures building at the beginning and end of shift to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• 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 and eye protection.
• Complies with school district's chemical hygiene program and follows Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Follows oral or written work orders from supervisor and coordinates work with principal/assistant principal as requested.
• Reports cleaning, maintenance or repair problems to the facilities director as needed.
• Establishes and maintains cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Performs work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
• Maintains regular attendance and punctuality to ensure teamwork and the completion of job duties essential to the daily operation of the school.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the facilities director, principal/assistant principal and other district office administrators as designated by the superintendent.
• Adheres to a professional code of ethics which includes confidentiality of school related matters and loyalty to the school district.

Note: The above description is illustrative of most tasks and responsibilities. It is not all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months. Summer hours may vary. Hourly rate approved by the Board of Education.


EVALUATION: All non-certified employees receive a minimum of one written evaluation per year. The custodian will be evaluated by the facilities director in collaboration with the principal/assistant principal.