District Office Custodian/District Groundskeeper

District Office Custodian/District Groundskeeper JobID: 1272 Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/CustodianDate Posted: 11/9/2026Location: District Administrative Office Additional Information: Show/HidePosition Title: Unit Office Custodian / District GroundskeeperDepartment: MaintenanceReports to: Maintenance DirectorFLSA Class: Non-ExemptPrimary Location: Unit OfficeSUMMARY1. Responsible for cleanliness, safety, and upkeep of the Unit Office while providing districtwide mowing, seasonalgroundskeeping, snow removal assistance, and floating custodial support. The Maintenance Director establishespriorities and assignments.GENERAL CUSTODIAL DUTIES2. Maintain offices, hallways, entrances, restrooms, and common areas through routine sweeping, mopping,vacuuming, dusting, sanitizing, and trash removal.3. Restock supplies, clean accessible windows and fixtures, assist with meeting setup, and keep storage areas orderly.4. Check building safety and security conditions; report repair needs and hazards; perform minor authorized preventivemaintenance.5. Take primary responsibility for mowing district properties, including trimming, edging, litter collection, and seasonalgrounds upkeep.6. Operate district-approved zero-turn mowers, push mowers, trimmers, and related equipment safely, particularlyaround students, staff, and visitors.7. Inspect, clean, and perform basic routine servicing of grounds equipment; report defects and coordinate mowingschedules with the Maintenance Director.8. Assist with snow and ice removal across district facilities, including sidewalks, entrances, and designated accessareas.9. 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.11. Assist custodians at the Elementary School, Junior High/High School, and other district facilities when assigned.12. Provide temporary coverage during absences, special events, summer cleaning, and high-workload periods.13. Complete primary Unit Office and scheduled grounds duties before floating unless the Maintenance Director directsotherwise.14. Follow district safety, chemical-handling, equipment, and waste disposal procedures.15. Communicate work progress and urgent needs to the Maintenance Director; perform other related duties asassigned.QUALIFICATIONS16. High school diploma or equivalent; general custodial knowledge; commercial mowing experience preferred.17. Ability to follow instructions, work independently, coordinate across buildings, and maintain positive professionalrelationships.18. Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform extended standing, walking, bending, and kneeling.19. Existing custodial physical requirements: lift up to 50 lb, carry up to 35 lb, push/pull up to 26 lb.20. Meet district employment requirements and successfully pass a DCFS background check and travel between districtsites as required.SCHEDULING AND SUPERVISION21. Seasonal priorities vary, with mowing emphasized during the growing season and snow response and floatingsupport during winter.22. Non-exempt position; additional hours and overtime are subject to applicable law and district policy.23. Reports directly to the Maintenance Director, who sets daily priorities and districtwide assignments. The UnitOffice remains the home buildingSALARY/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.