Second Shift Custodian

JobID: 2470

Position Type:
Building Services/Custodian - Full-time

Date Posted:
12/15/2025

Location:
Elmwood Park High School, 8201 W. Fullerton Ave.

Date Available:
01/05/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Position Title: Second ShiftCustodian(High 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 Contract)

Board Contribution Benefits:(Per Custodian Contract)

• Sick, Personal and Vacation Leave
• Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) - Board Contribution is 8.4%
• Medical, Vision and Dental
• Single - Board Contribution is 80%
• Single + 1 - Board Contribution is 60%
• Family - Board Contribution is 50%
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%
• LTD Insurance - Board Contribution is 100%

Employee Only Contribution Benefits:

• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending
• 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

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
• Valid Driver's License

Job Responsibilities

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• 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, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• 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 recycling program.
• 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

• 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 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

• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
• Experience with vigouous labor: lifting between 30 and 50 lbs, squatting, and moving heavy items.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

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