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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 Drivers 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-monthemployee
- Pay rate $18/hour
START DATE: As soon as possible
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:July 2025
Employment Type
Hourly
