What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal/Summer Custodian position at Arbor Park School District 145?
- Assist maintenance and custodial staff with summer-related tasks
- Performs a variety of custodial tasks such as general cleaning, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, floor scrubbing, floor stripping, floor finishing and carpet cleaning.
- Moving large amounts of furniture (student desks, chairs, cabinets)
- Performs semi-skilled maintenance work to building fixtures and furniture as needed.
- Working outside (landscaping, weed removal, power washing, mulch, garbage)
- Garage work (organizing, moving boxes, managing deliveries)
- Must be able to lift and move up to 70 pounds, such as cleaning supplies, cleaning equipment, loading, and unloading trucks.
- Other duties as assigned
- Various hand cleaning equipment such as brooms, dust pans, wet mops, dry mops, dusters, pails and buckets
- Various light equipment such as all types of ladders, furniture dollies, supply dollies, mop buckets and wringers
- Various heavy equipment such as wet/dry vacuums, vacuum cleaners, walk behind, riding, swing and burnishing floor machines and a carpet extractor machine. High lift equipment.
- Knowledge of the use of hand and some power tools
- Grounds keeping work, interior and exterior painting work and power washing.
- Building safety practices and procedures
- The ability to travel between buildings. 5 buildings in total within a small geographic area. This position will be assigned a building and zone but is subject to change based on the department needs.
- Must have a valid driver's license and be flexible to be able to travel between all facilities as required or needed.
- Must be required to contact the facility principal or any maintenance staff member with any issues that need immediate attention or any type of emergency.
- Experience not required, but preferred
- Knowledge of cleaning methods, procedures, and safety issues
- Excellent communication and organizational skills
- Have a high standard, staying organized, and being a team-player
JobID: 6795
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
4/1/2026
Location:
Districtwide
Districtwide
Date Available:
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
District:
Arbor Park School District 145
Arbor Park School District 145
Operational Services – Summer Help
Summary
Summer help position to assist the Operations department with summer-related duties including outside grounds work, inside furniture moves, and more. Average of 32-40 hours a week at $15/hr. Position is from June 1st to August 31st.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Knowledge (Paid Training Provided):
Requirements:
Experience
Qualifications:
Education:
Must possess High School Diploma or equivalent.
Language Skills:
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to document solutions and resolutions into ticket / knowledgebase system.
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job where reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 70 pounds such as salt bags, cleaning supplies, cleaning equipment, and unloading and loading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 90 lb. such as cleaning equipment and bulk furniture. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables, bleachers, cleaning equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus must have the ability to work at various height levels.
Safety Requirements:
Follows all school district applicable safety rules, procedures, practices and regulations governing the proper use of all hand and power tools and equipment used in the performance of duties assigned. Uses appropriate personal protective equipment wear such as safety glasses, gloves, masks and all other body protection equipment required for performing the required work of this job description. Must comply with the school districts chemical hygiene program and follow all SDS and OSHA standards. Safety equipment will be provided.
Salary : $15