Position Title: Unit Office Custodian / District Groundskeeper Department: Maintenance Reports to: Maintenance Director FLSA Class: Non-Exempt Primary Location: Unit Office
SUMMARY
- Responsible for cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of the Unit Office while providing districtwide mowing, seasonal groundskeeping, snow removal assistance, and floating custodial support. The Maintenance Director establishes priorities and assignments.
GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES
- Maintain offices, hallways, entrances, restrooms, and common areas through routine sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing, and trash removal.
- Restock supplies, clean accessible windows and fixtures, assist with meeting setup, and keep storage areas orderly.
- Check building safety and security conditions; report repair needs and hazards; perform minor authorized preventive maintenance.
- Take primary responsibility for mowing district properties, including trimming, edging, litter collection, and seasonal grounds upkeep.
- Operate district-approved zero-turn mowers, push mowers, trimmers, and related equipment safely, particularly around students, staff, and visitors.
- Inspect, clean, and perform basic routine servicing of grounds equipment; report defects and coordinate mowing schedules with the Maintenance Director.
- Assist with snow and ice removal across district facilities, including sidewalks, entrances, and designated access areas.
- Use approved snow removal equipment and ice-melting materials after appropriate training. 10.Be available for authorized early-morning, evening, or weekend response when operationally required.
- Assist custodians at the Elementary School, Junior High/High School, and other district facilities when assigned.
- Provide temporary coverage during absences, special events, summer cleaning, and high-workload periods.
- Complete primary Unit Office and scheduled grounds duties before floating unless the Maintenance Director directs otherwise.
- Follow district safety, chemical-handling, equipment, and waste disposal procedures.
- Communicate work progress and urgent needs to the Maintenance Director; perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent; general custodial knowledge; commercial mowing experience preferred.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, coordinate across buildings, and maintain positive professional relationships.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.
- Existing custodial physical requirements: lift up to 50 lb, carry up to 35 lb, push/pull up to 26 lb.
- Meet district employment requirements and successfully pass a DCFS background check and travel between district sites as required.
SCHEDULING AND SUPERVISION
- Seasonal priorities vary, with mowing emphasized during the growing season and snow response and floating support during winter.
- Non-exempt position; additional hours and overtime are subject to applicable law and district policy.
- Reports directly to the Maintenance Director, who sets daily priorities and districtwide assignments. The Unit Office remains the home building SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary is based on a negotiated salary schedule. Partially paid single health/life/dental insurance and an annual health reimbursement account is provided. Opportunity for partially reimbursed continuing education tuition is available. Details of employment benefits are in the Professional Negotiation Agreement posted on the district website at https://www.applitrack.com/northgreene/onlineapp/default.aspx.
This description summarizes the position and is not an exhaustive list of assigned duties.