What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Custodian position at Elmwood Park Community Unit School District #401?
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Valid Driver's License
- Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
- Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
- Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
- Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
- Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
- Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
- Replaces light bulbs.
- Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
- Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
- Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
- Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
- Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
- Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
- Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds.
- Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
- Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
- Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
- Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
- Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
- Experience with vigouous labor: lifting between 30 and 50 lbs, squatting, and moving heavy items.
JobID: 2532
Position Type:
Summer Positions/Summer Custodian
Summer Positions/Summer Custodian
Date Posted:
4/29/2026
4/29/2026
Location:
District-wide (will work at more than one school)
District-wide (will work at more than one school)
Date Available:
06/01/2026
06/01/2026
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Until Filled
Position Title: Summer Custodian(District-wide)- 4 Positions Available
Terms of Employment: June 1st- August 7th
Immediate Supervisor: Director for Buildings and Grounds
Hours of Work: Monday - Friday 6:30 AM- 3:00 PM
Salary:$15.00 hourly
Summary:
Maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
Qualifications:
Certification/License
Qualifications:
Certification/License
Job Responsibilities
Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
Safety Requirements
Travel Requirements
Travel within and outside of the district
Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
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Salary : $15