Substitute Custodian
- Where
- District-wide · Vernon Hills, IL
- Posted
- Nov 25, 2025
- Experience
- Entry-level
- Listing expires
- Nov 14, 2026
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title · Substitute Custodian · Department · Operations
Bargain Unit Classification · n/a · Reports To · Director of Facilities
FLSA Designation · n/a · Other
Pay Scale/Lane · $130 daily rate · Benefits · n/a
Work Calendar · n/a · Version Date · 1/1/25
PART I: SUMMARY OF POSITION
This assignment performs the full range of basic tasks in the cleaning and maintenance of District buildings. Substitute custodians will be placed on an on-call list. When substitute custodians are called, they will be told which building to report to, who to report to, and what time to report.
PART II: MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
A. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience as a school custodian or equivalent custodial service preferred
B. CREDENTIALS:
- Certificate of good health by a licensed physician
- Physically able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds
C. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Willingness to cooperate in a positive and friendly manner with staff, students, and members of the public
- Proven ability to communicate with members of the leadership team
PART III: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following identifies the primary and essential functions of the position and is not intended to be an exhaustive listing of all duties. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Provide students and staff with a safe, clean and attractive environment
- General cleaning of assigned areas of responsibility
- Cleaning of other assigned areas
- Other duties may be assigned
PART IV: SUPERVISION
Not applicable
THE ABOVE STATEMENTS ARE INTENDED TO DESCRIBE THE GENERAL NATURE AND LEVEL OF WORK BEING PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE ASSIGNED TO THIS POSITION. THEY ARE NOT TO BE CONSTRUED AS AN EXHAUSTIVE LIST OF ALL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES PERFORMED BY PERSONNEL SO CLASSIFIED.
RLAS #116 IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT, THE DISTRICT WILL PROVIDE REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS TO QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES AND ENCOURAGE BOTH PROSPECTIVE AND CURRENT EMPLOYEES TO DISCUSS POTENTIAL ACCOMMODATIONS WITH THE DISTRICT WHEN NECESSARY.
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