District Custodian

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: District Custodian

LOCATION: Dr. Preston L. Williams, Jr Elementary School

SUPERVISOR: Assistant Director of Facilities, Director of Facilities Services and Administrative Assistant

JOB SUMMARY: To provide a clean, well-maintained environment and safe school building operation in any school building as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily.

• General cleaning

• Dusting

• Dust mopping

• Wet mopping

• Stripping and waxing of hard surface floors

• Wet extraction of carpets and furnishings

• Complete restroom cleaning and care

• Test all plumbing and restroom fixtures once a month and report any issues and malfunctions

• Cleaning vent external covers

• Changing light bulbs, including overhead bulbs standing on a ladder

• Wash windows

• Trash removal (up to 50 lbs), clean up trash on grounds

• Changing HVAC filters in your building according to a set schedule

• Sweeping exterior entrance daily with a concrete push broom

• Mopping or running automatic scrubber on gym floor after breakfast and lunch

• Clean up after student and staff illness

• Clean up blood and bodily fluids

• Maintain security in the building

• Monitor Fire and Electrical safety throughout the facility

• Test Emergency and Exit lights monthly and report any malfunction

• Clean dirt and debris from doorway and threshold, monitor for debris and trash on grounds, and complete winter chemical application

• Set up special events

• Move furniture, boxes, and other miscellaneous items in the building

• Ability to complete minor maintenance and assembly of equipment and furniture

• Snow removal from the entrance of the building and adjoining sidewalks, using both a snowblower and shovel (report 1 hour early on Snow Days)

• Complete exterior work such as emptying waste receptacles, picking up trash, snow removal (including using a snow blower on walks), sweeping entrances, and cleaning flower beds

• Submit timely work orders for building needs that are outside of the scope and duties of the custodial position

• Perform light-duty maintenance, including:

• Painting

• Changing ballasts

• Changing vent covers

• Changing or repairing ceiling tiles

• Gluing cove base

• Changing uni-vent filters twice annually

• Thoroughly clean uni-vents each summer

• Replacing light lens covers

• Installing soap dispensers and bulletin boards

• Hanging pictures

• Minor maintenance and assembly of equipment and furniture

• Maintenance duties completed with small tools (pliers, screwdriver, wrench)

• Other light-duty maintenance as assigned

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities Services, Administrative Assistant to Facilities Services, and Building Principal(s)

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Constant bending, standing, stooping, walking, and lifting

• Continuous, repetitive motions, such as mopping and sweeping

• Up to 10 lbs exertion to push a broom

• Up to 50 lbs exertion to set and tear down lunch tables

• Up to 50 lbs lifting of boxes, cabinets, and furniture

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or Equivalent

EXPERIENCE

• Five years of experience in building maintenance and/or cleaning is preferred

• Cleaning procedures for offices, classrooms, restrooms, and other areas

• Basic knowledge of the use of hand tools and minor maintenance repairs

• Additional training in cleaning and maintenance operations is desirable

REQUIREMENTS

• Residence phone

• Valid Driver’s License

• Must be available evenings, weekends, and holidays for emergencies

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and exert pushing force of the same

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Salary and Benefit information can be found on the Human Resources webpage . There are many opportunities for employees to earn additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• This is a position not within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
• This is an exempt position
• Twelve-month employee
• Pay rate $18/hour

START DATE: As soon as possible

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

REVISED: July 2025