Custodial Position - Brooklyn USD #188
| Position: | Custodial Position |
| Subject Area: | (none) |
| Job Title: | Head Custodian |
| Job Location: | Lovejoy School |
| Beginning: | Immediately |
| Deadline: | Open until filled ** |
| District: | Brooklyn USD #188 |
| Lovejoy, IL 62059 | |
| Telephone: |
618-271-1028 EXT 150 |
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Job Description:
Performance Responsibilities:
l. Responsible for the regular upkeep of the building;
2. Maintain and do minor repairs in both buildings, including locker repairs;
3. Responsible for tasks associated with the general upkeep of buildings — installing
shelving, partitions, repairing woodwork and furnishings, etc.;
4. Perform such yard keeping chores as grass mowing, trimming, and leaf raking to
maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition;
5. During inclement weather, shovel, blow, salt, or put sand on walks and parking
areas to promote the safety of students, staff, and patrons;
6. Wet mop and buff lobbies on days of inclement weather;
7. Examine school buildings on a regular basis for needed cleaning, repairs, and
maintenance taking into account any hazardous situations that may exist and
reporting them to the supervisor;
8. Deal with emergency repairs, due to hazardous situations, with efficiency;
9. Correct all situations which might be considered hazardous to the safety and
wellbeing of students and staff. Report the situation to immediate supervisor as
soon as possible;
10. Strive constantly to promote the health, safety, and comfort of students and staff;
I l. Change HVAC filters when needed;
12. Replace lightbulbs as needed;
13. Examine fire extinguishers and other safety equipment for serviceability;
14. Notify supervisor when supplies need to be ordered;
15. Fill out requisitions and pick up supplies as needed;
16. Be available at all times when security alarm is activated;
17. Report any and all security problems to the supervisor;
18. Cooperate with police in problems affecting the schools and school premises;
19. Maintains records as required;
20. Maintains an accurate inventory and recommends the purchase of suitable cleaning
and maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment;
21. Set up gymnasium and all-purpose room as needed for assemblies, sports events,
and other activities;
22. Work when other maintenance / custodial personnel cannot come in;
23. Keep custodial supplies in all of the custodians' closets;
24. Daily responsibilities, which include: unlock exit doors and disarm alarms turn
on lights, fans, and cooling systems (summer) check interior of building for
appropriate building temperature, broken windows, proper functioning of heating /
cooling systems check cleanliness of building clean, spot mop and buff hall
pick up bottles, paper and debris on school grounds clean and wet mop all-purpose
room sweep the halls (9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.) check restrooms after first,
third and fifth periods fill teacher requests (if unreasonable, check with the
principal) notify the principal about the cleanliness of the building and complete
any unfinished task from the previous evening (report to the principal any work not
completed the previous evening) notify the principal of any repairs that need work
orders wipe off tables, empty trash, and pick up as needed (during and after each
breakfast and lunch period) keep restroom in kitchen area clean Clean walls and
tile weekly clean wooden classroom doors, desks, and exit doors weekly
25. Work hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
26. Perform such other duties as assigned by building principal or superintendent.
Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months a year. Salary and working conditions as
agreed upon with the Board.
Performance Responsibilities:
l. Responsible for the regular upkeep of the building;
2. Maintain and do minor repairs in both buildings, including locker repairs;
3. Responsible for tasks associated with the general upkeep of buildings — installing
shelving, partitions, repairing woodwork and furnishings, etc.;
4. Perform such yard keeping chores as grass mowing, trimming, and leaf raking to
maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition;
5. During inclement weather, shovel, blow, salt, or put sand on walks and parking
areas to promote the safety of students, staff, and patrons;
6. Wet mop and buff lobbies on days of inclement weather;
7. Examine school buildings on a regular basis for needed cleaning, repairs, and
maintenance taking into account any hazardous situations that may exist and
reporting them to the supervisor;
8. Deal with emergency repairs, due to hazardous situations, with efficiency;
9. Correct all situations which might be considered hazardous to the safety and
wellbeing of students and staff. Report the situation to immediate supervisor as
soon as possible;
10. Strive constantly to promote the health, safety, and comfort of students and staff;
I l. Change HVAC filters when needed;
12. Replace lightbulbs as needed;
13. Examine fire extinguishers and other safety equipment for serviceability;
14. Notify supervisor when supplies need to be ordered;
15. Fill out requisitions and pick up supplies as needed;
16. Be available at all times when security alarm is activated;
17. Report any and all security problems to the supervisor;
18. Cooperate with police in problems affecting the schools and school premises;
19. Maintains records as required;
20. Maintains an accurate inventory and recommends the purchase of suitable cleaning
and maintenance supplies, tools, and equipment;
21. Set up gymnasium and all-purpose room as needed for assemblies, sports events,
and other activities;
22. Work when other maintenance / custodial personnel cannot come in;
23. Keep custodial supplies in all of the custodians' closets;
24. Daily responsibilities, which include: unlock exit doors and disarm alarms turn
on lights, fans, and cooling systems (summer) check interior of building for
appropriate building temperature, broken windows, proper functioning of heating /
cooling systems check cleanliness of building clean, spot mop and buff hall
pick up bottles, paper and debris on school grounds clean and wet mop all-purpose
room sweep the halls (9:00 a.m. 12:30 p.m. 2:00 p.m.) check restrooms after first,
third and fifth periods fill teacher requests (if unreasonable, check with the
principal) notify the principal about the cleanliness of the building and complete
any unfinished task from the previous evening (report to the principal any work not
completed the previous evening) notify the principal of any repairs that need work
orders wipe off tables, empty trash, and pick up as needed (during and after each
breakfast and lunch period) keep restroom in kitchen area clean Clean walls and
tile weekly clean wooden classroom doors, desks, and exit doors weekly
25. Work hours: 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
26. Perform such other duties as assigned by building principal or superintendent.
Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) months a year. Salary and working conditions as
agreed upon with the Board.
** District reserves the right to close any Job Posting when a suitable applicant has been found before the deadline date.