Custodian I - 1st Shift (Tues- Sat) (CM)

Township High School District 214•Elk Grove, IL

18h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Perform general custodial duties for the custody and care of the facility to provide a safe, secure, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public. This would include cleaning, moving student equipment, and setting up for programs and activities as well as any special projects assigned.

Requirements

Maintained regular attendance with no occurrences of attendance abuse during the previous two years as described in Article 13 Section E of the current agreement.
Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately, as well as exhibit patience and understanding, with students, staff, and the general public.
Must be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
Must be able to use prescribed safety and personal protective equipment.
Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. on a frequent basis and up to 80 lbs. on an occasional basis.
Must be able to perform difficult physical labor in variable weather conditions such as hot, cold, rain, snow, wind, etc.
Must be able to climb stairs and ladders on a frequent basis, and work from scaffolding and lifts on an occasional basis.
Must be able to stand, walk, bend, twist, and reach while performing various assignments as well as operate all related equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform general custodial duties for the custody and care of the facility
Provide a safe, secure, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient educational environment to meet the needs of students, staff, and the general public
Cleaning
Moving student equipment
Setting up for programs and activities
Special projects as assigned
Maintaining knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for operating cleaning equipment, (manual and mechanized), and for cleaning and sanitizing any areas of the building as assigned
Maintaining knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for monitoring and operating basic building systems and related equipment
Maintaining knowledge, skills, and physical ability necessary for moving school equipment, and setting up and breaking down for programs and activities
Perform snow removal and salting on an occasional basis as needed
Perform assigned tasks in the amount of time appropriate to the task at hand
Identify and take action to remedy potential safety and health problems
Project a positive image of the District to students, staff, and the general public
Report in writing to the supervisor any observed misuses and needed repairs to school property
Participate in District-sponsored training programs to maintain and update knowledge, skills, certifications, and licenses as required for this position
Effectively communicate and appropriately respond to various forms of electronic communication provided by the District
Perform additional related duties as assigned
Observe and comply with appropriate required codes
Be observant and inform the supervisor of potential trouble spots in the operation of building systems and equipment to prevent a failure or breakdown