Custodian Jobs in Phoenix, IL

About The Position

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience
• One year of work in the custodial field or similar work experience
• DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance
• Ability to maintain regular attendance consistent with the expectations for the position
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including cleaning chalk and whiteboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
• Proper methods, techniques, materials, disinfectants, tools, and equipment used in modern custodial work.
• Safety best practices and work methods.
• Proper lifting techniques.
• Requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Maintain an assigned school site, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner during an assigned shift.
• Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.
• Use common cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently.
• Learn custodial procedures, methods, and schedules.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaner, and other small power and hand tools.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Perform minor repairs.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Meet schedules and timelines.
• Work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Cleans restrooms, dressing rooms, shower rooms, classrooms, and common areas.
• Stocks toilet and sanitary supplies.
• Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Washes windows and walls.
• Polishes metal work; and takes care of equipment and materials.
• Set up and prepare rooms for special events and needs.
• Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.
• Performs minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment.
• Waxes and refinishes floors and shampoos the carpets.
• Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
• May be required to perform miscellaneous maintenance work such as touch-up painting.
• Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times.
• Moves and/or re-arranges furniture, chairs, desks, tables, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)
• Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning
• Support in obtaining licensure