Night Custodian

Reports To: Director of Facility Management
Supervises: NA
Department: District
Classification: Non-Certified
Work Year: 12 month
Contract Dates: Fiscal School Year: July 1 - June 30
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Evaluation: ESP Evaluation Document
Salary and Benefits: Click here
Qualifications: A valid Illinois or Wisconsin driver's license
Experience in custodial field (preferred)

Job Description: The Custodian will be responsible for the efficient operation, maintenance, and appearance of the district's school buildings and grounds. The Custodian, in
conjunction with the Director of Facility Management will ensure that Gavin buildings and grounds are maintained.

Work Schedule flexibility: May be asked to work days when school is not in session.*

Essential Functions and Performance Responsibilities: (These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Activates alarm, closes and locks all exit and interior doors as directed by the Director of Facility Management or building principal.
• Checks for vandalism and reports to supervisor immediately.
• Checks the calendar for events scheduled during the late afternoon and evening hours.
• Cleans interior glass and desktops.
• Empties waste containers, pencil sharpeners, recycling, and other containers of trash and disposes of daily.
• Wet mops and/or vacuums the library and all classrooms in assigned area (at least twice per week), cleans classroom sinks, chalkboards and rails, whiteboards and other furniture as directed.
• Wet mop and clean the assigned locker rooms and the associated urinals, toilet bowls and washbasins; removes markings from mirrors, fixtures, walls and stalls; services washroom needs and towel machines; wet mops floor with a disinfectant solution and pour remaining solution down each washroom drain (daily).
• Dry mops the gymnasium and bleachers as necessary (at least twice per week and more if necessary).
• Dust sills, door frames, cabinets, counter tops and locker tops.
• Cleans assigned washrooms, urinals, toilet bowls and washbasins; removes markings from mirrors, fixtures, walls and stalls; services washroom needs and towel machines; wet mops floor with a disinfectant solution and pour remaining solution down each washroom drain (daily).
• Clean all drinking fountains daily.
• Sweeps/vacuums all halls and stairwells, wet mops as necessary; disinfects handrails and door knobs daily.
• Empties vacuums as necessary. Mops, buckets and wringers are to be stored in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Keeps custodial closet neat and organized.
• Clears entrance ways of snow or debris as necessary.
• Assists the maintenance staff with preventative maintenance program.
• Helps maintain grounds as requested.
• Moves furniture, supplies and equipment as directed.
• Assists with the unloading of deliveries as directed.
• Reports all needed repairs to the Director of Facility Management through School Dude work order system.
• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed.
• Sets up tables and chairs for lunch and other programs as directed.
• Reports any injury or accident to the Director of Facility Management immediately.
• Checks with the daytime custodian about things that need to be done.
• Attend to emergencies as necessary.
• Assist in inventory control and security.
• Use ladders when required in work assignments.
• Attend safety meetings and other meetings as required.
• Support and enforce policies as established by the school district.
• Communicates and coordinates daily work/tasks with night shift custodian upon his/her arrival.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as assigned by an administrator.

Gavin School District 37 assures Equal Employment Opportunities and equal education opportunities for employees and students as required by Federal and State Orders and Laws. This job description is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements. It is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills, or working conditions associated with the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Duties are performed indoors and occasionally outdoors.