Part Time School Custodian

Distinctive Schools•Chicago, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A Distinctive Schools Custodian maintains school grounds and facilities safely and efficiently. The role helps ensure the interior and exterior are safe, secure, clean, comfortable, and attractive for students, employees, and the community. The custodian performs cleaning and maintenance duties at CICS Prairie in Chicago, Illinois, and works independently or with a team under limited supervision. The position is listed as part time, with hours of 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The posting also lists F.T.E. 1.0 and Regular Full Time. The hourly rate starts at $18. The anticipated start date is November 2026.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent experience.
Physical ability to perform all required work.
Maintain professional relationships with supervisors, staff, families, students, and the public.
Work independently and in teams to complete duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision.
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity.
The job generally requires 30% walking and 70% standing.

Responsibilities

Keep the building and premises clean, safe, and neat.
Clean, dust mop, scrub, and wax resilient floors using appropriate equipment; dry mop floors in rooms and hallways.
Clean cafeteria floors and remove spills and debris; dispose of refuse properly.
Break down cafeteria tables and benches as needed to clean their tops, sides, legs, and undersides.
Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces; spot-clean and scrub walls.
Empty wastebaskets and dispose of refuse properly.
Clean, scrub, and disinfect bath and shower areas, including walls, sinks, bowls, and mirrors.
Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers.
Change light bulbs.
Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers.
Clean and disinfect water fountains, chairs, and classroom and office desktops.
Move furniture, equipment, boxes, and other items within buildings as required and directed by a supervisor.
Keep storage closets organized and stocked.
Inform supervisors when supplies are needed and report damage to facilities or equipment.
Salt entryways, stairs, and sidewalks as needed.