Evening Custodian

Job ID: 5946788

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Oct 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)Starting Date: Immediately Job Description

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Superior work habits and ethics- self-motivated Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff Ability to work independently Ability to perform duties as outlinedESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Sweeps, mops, waxes, and polishes floor finishes using manual or electrically powered equipment Dusts and polishes desks, chairs, shelves, equipment, brass ceiling and gymnasium lights, louvers, & other building furniture Cleans lavatories and restrooms using required detergents and sanitary materials Cleans chalkboards, erasers, equipment, trophy cases, and other fixtures and arranges them in a neat and orderly condition Empty waste containers, gather trash and litter, and place it in proper disposal containers Unlocks and locks assigned buildings at designated times, checks them for safety and security, and in case of irregularities notifies proper authorities and takes emergency measures as required Washes all glass including windows, partitions, framed pictures and door glass Performs other tasks common to building sanitation and cleanliness Moves and stores furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment as needed Removes snow from steps, walks, and drives as needed Reports items that require major repair to supervisor Participates in setting up and cleaning stages, bleachers, seating, and other equipment for special school events Assists in setting up and cleaning bleachers and other tasks necessary for gymnasium use as required Assists in repairs and adjustments to school building and equipment Has excellent relationships with other employees and practices superior work habits Maintains a positive attitude and has excellent attendance and promptness Highly dependable and maintains a high level of personal fitness Uses sound judgment and produces an excellent quality of work Can adapt when necessary and is of sound and moral character and background Cleans wrestling mats with proper disinfectants Empties waste containers and gathers trash on grounds around outside of buildings Other duties necessary to the position as assigned by Supervisor/Administrator Assists in mowing and trimming of grounds as directedADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF ASSISTANT HEAD CUSTODIAN:Report daily to head custodian Paint and repair as needed Close windows and turn off lights, lock and secure doors, and set alarm Haul trash outside and place in dumpster Assist in pulling bleachers, cleaning of bleachers, and other necessary tasks for gymnasium use Burnish hallways Make necessary repairs to building equipment Check boilers Perform all other duties necessary to the position, and any duties assigned by the immediate supervisorESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (some in excess of 100 pounds) on an occasional basis Lifting, pulling, pushing and moving items (40 to 60 pounds) on a regular and repetitive basis Emptying trash cans and carts on a regular and repetitive basis (between 5 and 40 pounds)Carrying/moving scrub buckets containing up to 3 gallons of water (24+ pounds)Operating scrubbers and buffers (electric, propane, etc) up to 24” diameter (requiring twisting, turning, pushing, pulling with significant upper body and arm use/strength)Dry mopping floors on a nightly basis and wet mopping spills and soiled areas on an as needed basis (requiring twisting, turning, pushing, pulling with moderate upper body and arm use/strength).Reaching on a regular and repetitive basis over head and below knees. Removing marks, dirt, gum, etc as needed requiring stooping, kneeling, bending action on a regular and repetitive basis Cleaning restroom surfaces on a daily/regular basis requiring stooping, kneeling, bending and hand scrubbing of all surfaces All tasks require extensive use of hands including repetitive gripping, grasping, lifting, manipulation of tools, etc. and the ability to ambulate independently and lift significant weight and sized items.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.70 to $20.93 Per Hour Contact Information Human ResourcesD7 CENTRAL OFFICEEDWARDSVILLE, Illinois 62025 Phone: 618-656-1182