Temporary Task Force Custodian

Joliet Public Schools District 86 • Joliet, IL

270d • $16

About The Position

The Temporary Task - Force Custodian position is a non-certified, non-bargaining unit role that requires a high school graduate or equivalent. The custodian will work for 12 months, 8 hours a day, under the supervision of the Building Principal and will report to the Engineer. The hourly rate for the 2024/2025 school year is $16.25. This position is non-exempt and involves various custodial responsibilities to ensure cleanliness and maintenance of the school facilities.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or Equivalent.
• Experience as a school custodian or the equivalent in custodial service at other institutions.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and oral instruction.
• Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the basic techniques of custodial service.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks as required by the District.

Responsibilities

• Report to the engineer before starting to work.
• Responsible to the building principal and head custodian for the cleanliness of the assigned areas.
• Monitor the supplies and equipment in the assigned building and report any problems to the supervisor.
• Attend all in-service training for custodial service employees as required for continued employment.
• Assist with the training of new personnel.
• Requisition custodial supplies as necessary.
• Dry mop classrooms, empty wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners, straighten furniture, secure windows, and turn off lights daily.
• Wet mop classrooms in their entirety a minimum of once a week.
• Clean chalk and whiteboard tray rails daily.
• Clean chalk and whiteboards weekly.
• Clean gymnasium daily (bleachers and the areas underneath shall be cleaned not less than once each week and more often if required).
• Clean and dust auditorium as required (if applicable).
• Clean glass surfaces as required.
• Clean and sanitize drinking fountains.
• Clean and sanitize toilet rooms including sinks, urinals, toilet bowls, flush valves, floors, stalls, clean and fill soap and paper dispensers daily.
• Clean Office complex daily.
• Remove scuff marks and 'auto scrub' (where appropriate) the halls and stairways daily.
• Remove graffiti, scuff marks, and dirt on walls and floors as required.
• Dust countertops, bookshelves, window sills, etc. weekly or as required.
• Replace or report burned-out lights to the head custodian.
• Report any loose or broken light fixtures to the head custodian (replace when safe to do so).
• Report any and all building system failures to the building principal, engineer and/or designee.
• Report defective toilets, urinals, or faucets to the head custodian if attempts to fix have failed.
• Move, install and/or assemble furniture as needed.
• Assist head custodian in the removal of snow and ice when required.
• Assist principal and school staff in moving boxes, furniture, supplies, etc.
• Secure all exterior doors and set the building alarm system before leaving.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the building principal, Superintendent or designee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees