What are the responsibilities and job description for the Classified - Summer Custodian position at Crete Public Schools?
Position Title: Classified Summer Custodian
Job ID#: 1933
Assignment: District
Reports to: Director of Facilities and Head Custodian
Dates Available: May 18 to August 7, 2026
Hourly Pay: $16.12
Student Hourly Pay: $11.48
Current CPS Staff: current hourly rate
Crete Public Schools is currently accepting applications for summer custodial staff.
This position requires working from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.
We are looking for candidates who can commit to consistent attendance throughout the summer.
This position is open until filled.
Essential Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED or equivalent or enrolled CPS student at least 16 years of age
- Custodial/Maintenance experience work preferred
- Successful completion of background check
Job Tasks:
Assist as directed with the following items:
- Custodial Work
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms
- Gather and empty trash
- Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors
- Clean and polish furniture and fixtures
- Dust furniture, walls, machines, and equipment
- Steam-clean or shampoo carpets
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies
- Notify supervisors concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems
- Paint assigned classrooms or areas of buildings, both inside and outside
- Grounds Work
- Mow grass
- Weed-eat/edge around building-signs-sidewalks, etc.
- Clear sidewalks of debris and grass clippings
- Maintain flower/rock beds - trim, pull weeds, fill with rock or mulch as needed
- Spray weeds/ pull weeds from: beds, sidewalks, around buildings, etc.
- Maintain entrances - sweep/blow off front entrance/sidewalks, pick up trash, etc.
- Pick up trash and tree limbs/branches on grounds
- Run sprinklers
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform other tasks or duties as assigned by the Director of Maintenance or Head Custodian.
At-Will Position:
- This position is an “at-will” position and may be terminated, with or without cause, at any time in the sole discretion of the Superintendent or Superintendent’s designee.
Working Conditions:
- Environment: Inside and Outside
- Mental Demands: Ability to work under pressure and to meet timelines
- The ability to perform the following identified physical requirements:
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Physical Requirements E = Essential NE = Non-Essential |
Not a requirement of the job |
Occasional - up to 33% of time |
Occasional - up to 33% of time, absolutely essential to the job |
Frequent - between 34%-66% of time |
Continuous - over 66% of time |
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NE |
NE |
E |
E |
E |
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Stamina |
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Sitting |
X |
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Walking |
X |
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Standing |
X |
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Sprinting/Running |
X |
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Flexibility |
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Bending or twisting at the neck more than the average person |
X |
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Bending or twisting at the trunk more than the average person |
X |
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Squatting/Stooping/Kneeling |
X |
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Reaching above the head |
X |
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Reaching forward |
X |
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Repeating the same hand, arm or finger motion many times (For example: typing, data entry, etc.) |
X |
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Activities |
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Climbing (on ladders, into large trucks/vehicles, etc.) |
X |
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Hand/grip strength |
X |
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Driving on the job |
X |
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Typing non-stop |
X |
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Use of Arms and Hands |
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Manual dexterity (using a wrench or screwing a lid on a jar) |
X |
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Finger dexterity (typing or putting a nut on a bolt) |
X |
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Lifting Requirements |
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Lifting up to 10 pounds (Mark all that apply) |
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Floor to waist |
X |
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Waist to shoulder |
X |
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Shoulder to overhead |
X |
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Lifting 11 to 25 pounds (Mark all that apply) |
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Floor to waist |
X |
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Waist to shoulder |
X |
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Shoulder to overhead |
X |
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Lifting 26 to 50 pounds (Mark all that apply) |
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Floor to waist |
X |
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Waist to shoulder |
X |
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Shoulder to overhead |
X |
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Pushing/Pulling |
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25 to 50 pounds |
X |
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51 to 75 pounds |
X |
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Carrying |
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10 to 25 pounds |
X |
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25 to 50 pounds |
X |
Salary : $11 - $16