A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
District Custodian
Urbana School District #116
Dr. Preston L. Williams Jr. Elementary School - Urbana, Illinois This job is also posted in Urbana School District #116
Job Details
Job ID:
5841344
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
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 within the collective bargaining unit and is not an administrative position.
This is an exempt position
Twelve-month employee
Pay rate $18/hour (TBD)
START DATE
As soon as possible
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
REVISED:
July, 2026
Position Type:
8.0 Hours Per Day
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required