Summer Custodial/Maintenance

JobID: 374

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Maintenance General

Date Posted:
3/21/2025

Location:
Lake Bluff School District 65

Date Available:
06/09/2025

JOB TITLE: SUMMER CUSTODIAN/MAINTENANCE
LOCATION: District Office and/or School Buildings
CHARACTERISTICS: Classified employee, 10 week position
REPORTS TO: Maintenance Supervisor
EVALUATION: Evaluated at end of summer by the Maintenance Supervisor

DESCRIPTION:
Summer Custodian and Maintenance under the direct supervision of the Facilities Manager, to maintain school buildings, assist with moving, cleaning, and keeping building and grounds in orderly, neat, safe and operable condition.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, stairwells and play areas, neat and clean.
2. Follows and implements safe work practices and wears appropriate protective equipment.
3. Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building including sweeping, mopping,
vacuuming, painting, dusting and sanitizing according to established District criteria.
4. Prepares surfaces for varnish, paint, wax, and/or polish.
5. Restocks disposable items.
6. Removes refuse from the building and places in outside refuse container.
7. Performs minor maintenance tasks (changes light bulbs, replaces chairs glides, etc.), while notifying
maintenance supervisor of higher level maintenance needs.
8. Makes minor repairs of equipment and performs preventative maintenance on assigned equipment
(cleans/changes mop heads, changes vacuum bags, washes out mop bucket, etc.)
9. Lifts, stacks, stores and moves all types of supplies; equipment; and furniture in, out or between rooms,
buildings, or places of business.
10. Moves and uses ladders as necessary.
11. Identifies and uses, with skill, all types of custodial equipment and tools.
12. Assists in seasonal grounds work (mowing, trimming, etc.).
13. Moves furniture or equipment, supplies, or large packages as requested by maintenance supervisor within
the building.
14. Reports immediately to the Maintenance Supervisor any damage to school property.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:
1. 16 years of age or older.
2. Some heavy lifting and physical labor is required. Required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
3. Demonstrates the ability to understand and follow directions in English.
4. Experience as a custodian in a school setting or related environment preferred but not required.
5. Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
6. General knowledge of communication tools, including phone systems, email and like.
7. Technical competencies, including clerical, maintenance, landscaping, and the like.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Moderate to extensive degree of physical stamina and frequent lifting up to 50 pounds. Ability to lift furniture,
desks, shelving, staging and cleaning supplies and equipment. Frequent and prolonged standing, walking and
bending. Ability to climb ladders, and stretch and bend to perform such duties as cleaning and general
maintenance. Ability to move freely around the school building and grounds. Exposure to weather conditions.
Exposure to chemicals, dirt, dust, and paint. Exposure to noise and activity levels associated with school life.

JOB SUMMARY:
Assist in summer maintenance projects as directed by the Facilities Manager.
Pay rate will start at $15.00/hour and no benefits will be offered.
Flexible start and end dates (approximately June 9, 2025 - August 22, 2025)

QUALIFICATIONS:
Basic computer skills required. Criminal background check will be conducted.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Lake Bluff Elementary School District 65 serves the 850 students from the communities of Lake Bluff and Knollwood. The District has two schools and is located 33 miles north of Chicago along the shore of Lake Michigan. Our employees report high rates of job satisfaction and our student achievement is among the top ten percent of all districts in the State of Illinois. Our motto: Excellence in Education, Enthusiasm for Life, Every Student, Every Day.

APPLICATION:
Apply on-line at www.lb65.org, Employment. Applications are now being accepted.