Temporary Full-Time Custodian

Burbank School District 111•Burbank, IL

About The Position

Responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, and basic maintenance of the assigned school building, grounds, and equipment. Ensure a safe, healthy, and clean learning environment for students, staff, and the public.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Valid driver’s license
Criminal background check required for hire; employment contingent on appropriate results
Basic oral and written communication skills
English language skills
Basic problem solving skills
Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment
Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes as required
Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies, and building and department procedures
Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds
Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
Regularly required to stand; sit; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk, hear, taste, smell.
Frequently required to climb or balance.
Must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to communicate, compare, and evaluate.
Frequently required to analyze, compute, synthesize, use interpersonal skills, and compile.
Occasionally required to coordinate, instruct, and negotiate.

Nice To Haves

K-12 custodial experience preferred
Operating knowledge of basic custodial equipment preferred at hire; required within 180 working days after entering position
Basic operating knowledge of computers and office software
Basic operating knowledge of and experience with typical office equipment, such as telephones, copier, fax machine, E-mail, etc.

Responsibilities

Clean building including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways by removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing, cleaning carpets, washing windows, and scrubbing floors.
Assist staff, public, students, teachers, and community groups using the building during assigned shift. Answer questions, respond to requests, and/or direct individuals to appropriate people or building areas.
Change light bulbs; HVAC filter replacement; monitor heating/cooling system for proper operation; routinely examine domestic water piping, heating/cooling piping, and facility roof and structure for damage and leaks; perform minor repairs to building, furniture, equipment. Changing ceiling tiles as needed. Report building maintenance repairs to immediate supervisor and/or maintenance department and enter work request into work order program.
Assure building security by locking/unlocking doors at appropriate times, recognizing and correcting unsafe security conditions, or reporting condition to appropriate personnel or authorities.
Set-up for school programs, meetings, assemblies, special events, and after-hours functions as requested.
Assist with routine grounds duties including picking up trash; removing snow, ice, and cleaning outside windows, doors, and lighting.
Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms and burglar alarms. Assist building staff as needed during emergencies to assure student and staff safety.
Perform seasonal, summer, and project cleaning as planned and assigned by supervisor.
Perform other duties as assigned.