Custodian

BARRINGTON COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 220  

BARRINGTON, ILLINOIS 60010  

JOB DESCRIPTION  

TITLE: CUSTODIAN  

QUALIFICATIONS:  

1. Understands and follows simple oral and written instruction. 

2. Performs lifting and routine manual cleaning.  

3. Understands the functioning of mechanical equipment.  

4. Effectively operates vacuum cleaners, scrubbing machines and other custodial equipment.  

5. Uses care in use of custodial equipment and cleaning materials.  

6. Able to lift and move moderate loads (40-60 lbs.) on a regular basis and heavier loads (60-100 lbs.) on less frequent basis.  

7. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with all staff and the public.  

8. Communicates effectively.  

9. Demonstrates proficient use of English language in written and oral forms.  

10. Uses/operates computer equipment related to the position.  

REPORTS TO:  Head Custodian  

SUPERVISES:  N/A  

POSITION SUMMARY:  

The custodian is responsible for keeping a District building and immediate building grounds clean, safe and presentable.  

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:  

1. Works to well-established standard procedures in an assigned building without immediate supervision.  

2. Dusts furniture, cleans, washes floors, walls and carpeting.  

3. Cleans washrooms, including replenishment of towels, soaps and tissue.  

4. Notifies the Head Custodian of any vandalism, needed repairs, equipment and supplies.  

5. Mows lawns or removes snow.  

6. Maintains building security.  

7. Properly uses appropriate safety equipment and procedures.  

8. Often moves, lifts or pushes furniture, large items, supplies, etc.  

9. Performs other tasks and responsibilities assigned by the supervisor.  

PHYSICAL CONTEXT OF THE JOB:  

The individual uses brooms, dust cloths, mops, power waxers, floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, waxes, cleaning agents and computer  equipment. Lifting is often required, sometimes heavy, and long periods of standing or walking are normal.  

GENERAL COMMENTS:  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (completed by the Office of Human Resources):  

04/25/05, 4/2024, 3/2025