Custodial Lead - 2nd Shift

Township High School District 113 • Highland Park, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Custodial Lead is a key leadership role responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, health, and operational readiness of the district's interior facilities. This position acts as the primary technical point of contact for the Building Manager. Responsibilities include providing daily guidance to the custodial team, managing large-volume inventory, and acts as the primary point of contact for the shifts event setups, ensuring all logistical needs for athletics and special functions are met. This is a one-year stipend role.

Requirements

• Current District 113 Custodian staff member.
• Valid driver’s license
• Minimum of 2–3 years of successful experience in custodial or facilities operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to engage and direct diverse teams and manage shifting priorities.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with strong organizational, communication, and team development skills.
• Expert-level understanding of commercial sanitation, floor care, and chemical safety protocols.
• Be available to address staff questions or minor concerns during shifts.
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with Building Managers, coworkers, and school staff.
• Consistent professionalism, reliability, and commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Building Manager in overseeing, directing, and supporting custodial and maintenance staff to ensure all work is completed accurately, promptly, and in compliance with district standards.
• Promptly communicate with the Building Manager regarding staff performance concerns, supply needs, equipment concerns, or facility conditions requiring attention.
• Foster a culture of accountability and excellence by upholding established safety, cleanliness, and performance standards across all assigned areas.
• Directs and monitors custodial assignments to ensure all classrooms, hallways, and common areas meet district sanitation standards.
• Acts as the primary point of contact for the shifts event setups, ensuring all logistical needs for athletics and special functions are met.
• Manages the tracking and ordering of custodial supplies and equipment, ensuring the responsible use of district resources.
• Leads the training of new custodial staff, modeling professional behavior, precise timekeeping, and efficient cleaning techniques.
• Ensures the proper handling and storage of cleaning chemicals in compliance with OSHA and district safety policies.
• Conducts regular "walk-throughs" to identify custodial needs or safety concerns, reporting findings promptly to the Building Manager.
• Serves as the immediate contact for staff during shifts, reporting any operational issues to the Building Manager as they arise.
• Perform all Custodian role responsibilities.
• Communicate clearly both in oral and written format with all constituents of the District 113 community.
• Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from constituency groups.
• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in a specific field.
• Establish and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with students, staff and the school community.
• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.
• Calculate figures, estimates, proportions, percentages, and cost projections.
• Apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong technology skills, including standard Microsoft Office suite / Google Workspace, financial management, and data analysis.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Interpret an extensive variety of verbal and written instructions and deal with multiple abstract and concrete variables.
• Build positive relationships with constituents of the District 113 community that includes, team members, teachers, school staff, administrative team, Board of Education, guardians, students, and private providers.
• Use good safety awareness and judgment
• Follow policies
• Report potentially unsafe conditions
• Follow manufacturer safety instructions when using equipment
• Follow agency ergonomic policies and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed