Custodian - Night

Proviso Township High Schools • Forest Park, IL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, non-exempt position classified as Custodian-Night, reporting to the Custodial and Maintenance Building Lead and the Director of Buildings and Grounds. The role is part of the Custodial and Maintenance Division/Department and falls under Grade I of the Maintenance classification. The anticipated work year is 260 days (12-Month) with a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 1.0. This position requires union membership with the Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Previous custodial or facilities maintenance experience preferred.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and safety procedures.
• Ability to perform minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Physical ability to lift, bend, and perform manual labor for extended periods.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly dust-mop all classroom floors nightly; disinfect high-touch surfaces.
• Empty trash cans daily and replace liners.
• Wash all interior glass and fire door glass daily.
• Arrange furniture neatly to maintain order and social distancing; disinfect furniture nightly.
• Remove all graffiti from desks, seats, and surfaces nightly.
• Wash blackboards/whiteboards and trays three times per week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday); wash erasers nightly.
• Ensure assigned classrooms and offices are ready for daily use; report major concerns to the building lead.
• Enter school dude for building repairs and closeout when complete.
• Disinfect toilets, sinks, door handles, partitions, dispensers, and all touch areas nightly.
• Wash walls as needed weekly; ceramic walls washed twice monthly.
• Stock washrooms with paper products and soap nightly.
• Dust-mop, wet mop with disinfectant, and rinse mop floors nightly by 6:00 pm.
• Wash all mirrors nightly.
• Wash all interior glass and fire door glass in your area daily.
• Disinfect high-touch areas throughout the day and nightly.
• Dust-mop corridors at the start of the shift and again at the end of the night; maintain a clean appearance throughout the evening.
• Wash lockers in assigned areas carefully.
• Clean hallway corners, baseboards, and remove wax buildup.
• Dust handrails, stair stringers, ledges, windowsills, furniture, TV monitors, display case tops, and other dust-collecting surfaces nightly.
• Wet mop stairwells at least twice per week; remove graffiti and spills from walls daily.
• Wash interior glass and fire door glass daily.
• Empty trash cans and replace liners daily.
• Disinfect locker rooms, showers, and physical education spaces nightly per CDC guidelines, including all flat surfaces, machinery, and hardware.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Maintain cleaning equipment.
• Assist with event setups and take-downs as required.
• Report major maintenance issues to the building lead immediately.
• Perform snow removal and ice management on walkways, entrances, and parking areas as assigned.
• Assist with seasonal maintenance tasks, such as floor waxing, field or facility winterization, and general upkeep.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the administration.

Benefits

• As set forth in the current agreement between the Board of Education of Proviso Township High Schools District 209, Cook County, Illinois, and Proviso Custodial and Maintenance Union SEIU Local 73, CTW, 2025-2030.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED