Position Type:
Building Services/Custodian - Full-time
Date Posted:
4/21/2026
Location:
Elmwood Elementary School, 2319 N. 76th Ave
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Title: Second Shift Custodian (Elmwood Elementary School)
Terms of Employment: 12 Month Position
Immediate Supervisor: Director for Buildings and Grounds
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
Salary:$20.15 hourly(Per Custodian 2022 - 2026 Contract)
Board Contribution Benefits:(Per Custodian 2022 - 2026 Contract)
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Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave
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Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - Board Contribution is 8.4%
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Medical, Vision and Dental
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Single - Board Contribution is 80%
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Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
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Family - Board Contribution is 50%
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Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
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LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
Employee Only Contribution Benefits:
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Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
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403(b) and 457(b)
Summary:
Maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
Qualifications:
Certification/License
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High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
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Valid Driver's License
Job Responsibilities
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Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
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Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
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Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
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Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
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Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
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Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
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Replaces light bulbs.
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Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
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Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
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Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
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Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
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Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
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Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
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Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.
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
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Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
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Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
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Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
Travel Requirements
Travel within and outside of the district
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
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Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
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Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
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Experience with vigouous labor: lifting between 30 and 50 lbs, squatting, and moving heavy items.
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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