District Custodian

District Custodian

Urbana School District #116

Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois

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Job Details

Job ID:5313428

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Jul 30, 2025

Starting Date:Immediately

Job Description

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

Position Type:8.0 Hours Per Day

Job Requirements

Citizenship, residency or work visa required