Job Description
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted: 8/11/2026
Location: George Washington Middle School
District: Lyons Elementary District 103
JOB TITLE: Night Cudostian
REPORTS TO: Building & Grounds Director
SUPERVISES: N/A
DEPARTMENT: Building & Grounds
JOB STATUS: Full-Time (40 hours/week)
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SALARY/BENEFITS: Refer to Custodian Collective Bargaining Agreement
JOB FUNCTION The Night Custodian will clean and maintain the school facilities assigned to them.
This position coordinates with the Buildings & Grounds Director, School Administrators, and Teachers, along with other school support staff, students, parents, and the community.
TERM This position is considered a full-time 12-month position. The normal work requirements for all custodians is based on an eight (8) consecutive hour day, exclusive of lunch periods, five (5) days a week, Monday through Friday. However, the custodians working the night shift have an eight (8) consecutive hour day, including a thirty (30) minute meal period.
When school is in session, the regular work day begins at 3:00 p.m. and commences at 11:00 p.m. When school is not in session, the regular work day begins at 6:30 a.m. and commences at 3:00 p.m. These hours may be changed after due notice is given in order to bring about a more efficient operation of the school plant.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES This list is not all inclusive and is only intended to illustrate the various responsibilities and duties performed.
- Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.
- Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
- Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.
- Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
- Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.
- Maintains a neat and orderly janitors room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
- Washes windows.
- Assists in examining school for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to Director, Principal, and/or School Resource Officer.
- Assist with training employees and resolving problems.
- Required to carry and respond to cellphone and/or hand-held, portable, two-way radio transceiver during assigned shift.
- Provide set up, tear down, and cleaning after activities; move and set up furniture and equipment as requested.
- Perform custodial duties daily such as cleaning, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, polishing and trash removal of classrooms, offices, cafeterias, computer labs, break rooms, bathrooms, locker rooms, hallways, entryways, gymnasiums, and other areas of a facility including exterior grounds.
- Interact daily with and assist students, staff, visitors, and groups during and after regular school hours to ensure needs are met regarding building use. Provide set up, tear down, and cleaning after activities.
- Receive, document, and coordinate building permits.
- Respond to requests, last-minute needs, unscheduled events, changes, etc. regarding building use.
- Collaborate daily with Director and Principal to resolve issues, schedule work, plan projects, inspect the building and coordinate building activity needs.
- Monitor and inspect building facility daily for safety and cleanliness. Maintain and make minor repairs to facility and troubleshoot and report areas requiring maintenance to supervisor. Notify building supervisor of hazardous or harmful situations.
- Secure facility daily by locking doors, windows, and setting alarms. Monitor building security throughout shift.
- Report supply and equipment needs to Director. Perform daily preventative maintenance of site custodial equipment.
- Ensure proper use, identification, mixture, and application of chemicals daily.
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks as needed to ensure safe egress to and from the building.
- Comply with energy conservation procedures daily.
- Perform special cleaning and assist with renovation projects. Operate large cleaning equipment and assist with floor maintenance and restoration as needed.
- Respond as essential personnel in case of an emergency, weather or environmental event, and/or school/facility/district closure.
- Attends work as scheduled and arrives in a timely manner.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES - Knowledge of safety hazards and proper use of various cleaning and sanitizing solutions.
- Detail-oriented and thorough.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with frequent interruptions.
- Ability to work with and be a part of a team.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to operate a computerized security system.
- Ability to maintain honesty and integrity in all aspects of the job.
- Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
- Ability to communicate, interact and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment, and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.
- Ability to perform basic repairs and operate tools or equipment used in routine maintenance.
- Ability to keep the school clean and orderly.
- Ability to interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors at school while remaining professional, polite, and courteous.
- Operating knowledge of all major custodial equipment.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE High school diploma or equivalent required. At least one year of custodial experience preferred. Customer service experience preferred.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Able to navigate all areas of the school quickly including indoor and outdoor areas. Prolonged periods standing and walking throughout school and classroom. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. Must be able to lift, bend, stoop, climb, kneel, sit, stand, crawl, push, and pull. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Job Tags
Full time, Monday to Friday, Shift work