Position
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
Date Posted: 8/19/2025
Location: Woodland Elementary School
Date Available: 08/19/2025
Closing Date: When filled
District: Woodland School District 50
Overview
Provides a safe and properly maintained building to enhance the learning environment for all District stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Ensure building cleanliness and safety.
- Daily liaison between staff, community or School Administration regarding any building related facilities scheduling/issues.
- Assist with snow removal plan that may include, but not limited to, shoveling, salting sidewalks, snow plowing/blowing, and other as needed.
- Set-up and take down tables and chairs, clean kitchen prep area, handle cafeteria duties as assigned, and other equipment as needed for school functions or outside organizations.
- Perform minor building repairs as assigned by the School Administration which may include, but not limited to, light bulb replacement, locker repairs, hanging or mounting of bathroom or classroom fixtures, and unplugging toilets or sinks.
- Report defective equipment and unsafe or unusual conditions to the School Administration.
- Assist with inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.
- Provide general security at exterior doors, question unauthorized persons on property, and other security-related tasks when conducting daily activities.
- Ensure work orders are completed and appropriate documentation is filed, utilizing email and paper documents as appropriate.
- Move furniture as needed.
- Paint as needed.
- Responsible for trash and recycle removal.
- Follow the Building Information Book (BIB) outlining procedures.
- Perform traffic control as needed.
- Assist other Operations and Facilities personnel as requested by the School Administration, O&F Director/Facilities Manager or representative.
- May be required to cover another custodian’s shift due to absences or high workloads.
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the School Administration, O&F Director/Facilities Manager or representative.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: Required – High School Diploma or Equivalent
Experience: Preferred – One year experience as a custodian
Certification: N/A
Essential Performance Responsibilities
- See Responsibilities above (same items listed).
Other Performance Responsibilities
- Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the School Administration, O&F Director/Facilities Manager or representative.
- Assist in other areas as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Technical: Must be able to use the district email system, the Facilities Scheduling system, and Microsoft Office/Google docs. Must also be able to use the call-in system.
Interpersonal: Must be able to work collaboratively with a team, make decisions impacting learning and safety, work harmoniously with students, parents, staff, and administration; follow directives from the School Administration and O&F Director/Facilities Manager; communicate effectively with students, parents, staff, and the community; exhibit sound judgment; and have strong organizational skills.
District Core Competencies
- Support mutual respect and equal human dignity across the school community.
- Welcomes inclusion, equity and diversity.
- Commit to the success of all students.
- Respect differences and work collaboratively with all stakeholders.
- Engage in professional interactions with courtesy and respect.
- Anticipate and adopt change.
- Take initiative to manage multiple tasks and organize work efficiently.
Physical Demands
Manual dexterity for skilled and accurate physical operations. May involve handling materials or equipment weighing a minimum of 50 lbs. stooping, climbing, and reaching. Working conditions may include exposure to disagreeable elements.
Terms of Employment
Full-time position 260 days/year. May be assigned overtime. Work hours may be flexed per the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Non-exempt Union position.
Work Hours: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM; Monday - Friday
Salary Range: $17.49/hour minimum, with the potential to earn an additional $2.10 for other KSAs. (Commensurate with experience and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement)
How to Apply
Internal applicants should apply online and attach a resume to the online application. External applicants should apply online and attach three letters of recommendation and resume to the online application. All applicants must be willing to interview in person and demonstrate skills through a situational analysis. Applicants will be contacted within three weeks if invited for an interview. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
Contact
Contact Person: Robert Adamik
Director of Operations and Facilities
radamik@dist50.net
(847) 596-5652
Application Deadline
When filled
Woodland School District 50 is an Equal Opportunity Employer with policies prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, arrest record, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status provided the individual is authorized to work in the United States, use of lawful products while not at work, being a victim of domestic or sexual violence, genetic information, physical or mental handicap or disability, if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of the job with reasonable accommodation, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, or other legally protected categories. The District Title IX Coordinator is the Associate Superintendent of Educational Services, and the Executive Director of Human Resources answers questions concerning employment discrimination.