Job Description
Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial
Date Posted: 9/18/2025
Location: District Wide/ Oak Lawn
Date Available: 09/18/2025
District: Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123
Title: Custodial Sweeper - Part-time
Job Requirements
- Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of basic cleaning methods, materials, and equipment.
- Ability to perform manual tasks requiring moderate physical strength; sufficient hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
- Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions and work independently after direction.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, staff, students, and community users of the building.
- Preferred
- Ability to operate custodial equipment (vacuums, mops, small hand tools, auto-scrubbers, buffers/strippers/polishers).
- Basic minor-repair skills (tighten screws, replace shade cords, replace light bulbs).
Our Mission
The mission of School District 123 is "Preparing Today's Learner for Tomorrow's World." We believe each child has unlimited potential and deserves equal access to a challenging and comprehensive curriculum in a safe, secure, and appropriate environment.
Direct Supervisor
Day / Night Building Custodian, Building Principal, Director or Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds as needed)
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The functions and responsibilities listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability, physical demands and working conditions required of this position, it does not specifically prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
- Demonstrate support for Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123's Strategic Plan.
- Uphold established Board of Education policies, regulations, and administrative procedures.
- Maintain and improve professional competence; participate in meetings and training as assigned.
- Ability to stand/walk for extended periods; regular attendance and on-site presence are essential.
- Core Cleaning Duties
- Sweep, dust, and mop classrooms, corridors, stairwells, restrooms, offices, and other assigned areas; spot clean floors and surfaces as needed.
- Vacuum carpets and rugs; remove gum, graffiti, and debris from surfaces.
- Clean and disinfect restrooms and drinking fountains; refill soap/towel/toilet paper dispensers; wash mirrors, tile, fixtures, and partitions.
- Empty and reline interior and exterior waste/recycling receptacles; transport trash to designated collection points/dumpsters.
- Exterior touch-up: sweep entrances/walkways adjacent to assigned areas; pick up litter as needed.
- Minor Repairs & Room Readiness
- Perform minor repairs such as tightening screws on desks/chairs, replacing shade cords, and replacing light bulbs when accessible and safe.
- Set up and break down areas for special events/activities as directed; keep custodial closets neat, stocked, and organized.
- Use and care for custodial equipment properly; keep equipment clean and report repair needs promptly.
- Safety, Security, and Reporting
- Note any misuse of the building or unsafe conditions and report immediately to the Day Custodian and Principal.
- Report major repairs or hazards beyond the scope of minor fixes to the Day/Night Custodian and Principal.
- Lock/unlock assigned doors/windows and turn lights on/off as directed; follow building security and key/alarm procedures.
- Follow universal precautions and safe work practices, including proper handling/storage of cleaning chemicals and use of PPE.
- Special Projects
- Perform special projects as requested by the Day/Night Custodian or Principal (e.g., spot shampooing, high/low dusting, seasonal tasks).
Terms of Employment
- Status: Part-time; Hourly; Non-Bargaining - $15.00 per hour
- Schedule: Assigned based on building needs (hours may vary by site and season; typically outside of the core student day).
- Work Year: As assigned (school year and/or summer hours may be offered based on need).
Evaluation
Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Buildings & Grounds (Operations) or designee, and/or the Building Principal, in accordance with Board policy on Evaluation of Support Personnel.
The School Board of Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 prohibits any and all forms of discrimination and harassment based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, age, homelessness, or disability or other basis prohibited by law in any of its programs, services, activities or employment.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Part time, Summer work, Seasonal work, Immediate start, Night shift,