Job Requirements

This role requires routine manual labor associated with the daily cleaning of school buildings and to perform various duties requiring physical strength.

Must possess a valid Illinois Driver's License
Drive vehicles to assigned work sites
Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
Operate custodial equipment such as vacuums, mops, small hand and power tools, buffer/scrubber machines and other equipment as assigned, industrial floor scrubber, stripper/polisher and large wet mops

Abilities:

to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength
to follow simple oral and written instructions in the conduct of the job
to operate mechanical cleaning equipment
to establish and maintain working relations with supervisors, teachers, administrators, and students
sufficient hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity to perform assigned tasks

Direct Supervisor

Building Principal and Director of Buildings & Grounds, may receive assignments from administrative personnel as required or assist with special projects as assigned by District administration.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position.

Demonstrate support for the Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123's Strategic Plan
Uphold the established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures
Establish and maintain professional competence
Participate in meetings and perform other responsibilities as assigned by the principal or designee in accordance with the Board of Education
Ability to sit/stand for prolonged periods of time
Regular attendance and/or physical presence at the job

A detailed description of duties and responsibilities can be found below:

Maintain a Safe and Secure Building

Lock and unlock doors, gates and windows as appropriate; turn lights on and off as needed; maintain security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; set alarms as appropriate
Manage door for events sponsored by outside agencies

Nightly Cleaning

Sweep, scrub, mop and vacuum hallways, stairs, restrooms, auditoriums, kitchens, classrooms, work areas and office space
Spot clean and shampoo carpets as needed
Clean up spills in hallways and/or classrooms which occur during shift
Clean classrooms, cafeterias, gymnasium, auditoriums, lounges, offices, locker rooms, hallways, and other areas as assigned; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty waste receptacles, remove gum, debris, and graffiti as needed
Clean and disinfect drinking fountains and classroom and restroom facilities including sinks, toilets, and urinals, fill dispensers with towels, soap, toilet paper, and other items; wash mirrors, tile, walls and windows; unclog drains and toilets; and polish metal work

Exterior Duties

Clean walkways and entrance areas to building
Pick up paper and other debris
Sweep concrete surfaces adjacent to school building
Flag management

Trash Removal

Pick up trash inside and outside of the school building
Empty receptacles from all areas of the building and place it in outdoor dumpsters

Other Duties as Assigned by Supervisor

Enter work orders for any maintenance work into the computer
Follow up on work order status (i.e. monitor School Dude for outstanding orders)
Complete work orders as assigned
Complete paint orders as assigned
Complete supply orders and fax to appropriate department
Strip, wax, and polish floors as directed
Replace burnt out light bulbs when possible
Keep assigned custodial office/closet neat and organized
Report any security issues to your Principal or the Director of Buildings and Grounds
Keep equipment clean and report any repairs needed to supervisor or maintenance
Set up and break down areas for special events

Terms of Employment

Status: Full-Time, Classified (Represented)
Hours/Day: See Collective Bargaining Agreement at d123.org/cba
Months/Year: See Collective Bargaining Agreement at d123.org/cba
Salary: See Collective Bargaining Agreement at d123.org/cba

Our Mission & Strategic Vision

Our mission is to prepare today's learners for tomorrow's world. We seek to intentionally design an environment where every student is held to high expectations and empowered to reach their full potential as productive, well-rounded humans. Driven by our strategic framework, we are committed to five key pillars of excellence:

Academic Success: Building strong foundations for lifelong learning.
Supportive & Safe Schools: Nurturing student well-being and security.
A Thriving Workforce: Sustaining a dedicated and inspired team.
Operational Excellence: Meeting evolving district needs with efficiency.
Community Engagement: Fostering reciprocal, authentic relationships.

Our Portrait of a Graduate serves as our "north star," expanding the definition of success to include both core academic knowledge and the essential competencies our community identifies as vital for our students to leave ready for their next step within their academic journey, future work, and life. By clearly articulating these student-focused outcomes. The entire School District 123 Strategic Framework and Portrait of a Graduate can be found at: plan.d123.org.

Evaluation

Performance in this position will be evaluated by the Director of Buildings & Grounds or designee in accordance with the Board of Education's policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.

The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.

Night Custodian