Custodian - Evening Shift (Lafayette High)

Custodian Position

$16.90 per hour, 8 hours per day 12 month work calendar. Standard benefit package begins on first date of employment. Benefits include paid medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, retirement through the Public Educational Employer Retirement System (PEERS) of Missouri, life insurance, long term disability, employee assistance program, sick, personal and vacation time compensation, 12 paid holidays and uniforms provided.

Position schedule: 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. Internal applicants must attach their internal transfer application by the internal closing date to be considered for an interview. Internal closing date is August 19, 2026.

Position Summary

Supports the mission of the school district by providing a safe and clean learning environment for students. Performs moderately complex cleaning tasks at school sites, per safe procedures and scheduled frequencies as directed.

Essential Functions

1. Responsible for sweeping, mopping and vacuuming various floor surfaces with manual and mechanical equipment.
2. Keeps the building locked and secured.
3. Cleans up after breakfast and lunch shifts.
4. Clean all surfaces, equipment and furniture in classrooms, cafeteria and common areas using appropriate supplies and equipment.
5. Clean and disinfect restrooms.
6. Monitor halls and grounds and pick up debris.
7. Prepare and finish/refinish hard floors per established procedures when directed.
8. Facilitate school functions by setting up and cleaning, utilizing safe work practices.
9. Delivery of packages and other materials as needed.
10. Provides general upkeep and cleanliness of the outside of the building, typically from curb line in to building.
11. Remove snow and ice from exterior walks as required, ensuring safe pathways to school.
12. Read caution labels and mix chemicals in accordance with manufacturer directions.
13. Be prepared to assist in preparing reports on work-related injuries with the Head/Lead Custodian as soon as possible after the incident.
14. Use current time keeping system as directed.
15. Climbs ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet.
16. Supports the staff of the building with whatever custodial related tasks are needed.
17. Performs other duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via material safety data sheets.
• Ability to execute defined work assignments.
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in the absence of supervisor.
• Possess interpersonal skills that enable the employee to interact with children, staff, parents and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to perform necessary cleaning procedures to complete assigned duties throughout assigned location.
• Ability to climb ladders; up to six (6) feet.
• Ability to recognize common safety and health hazards.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, lift and move equipment and supplies, including lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion and 20-30 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to wear job-appropriate personal protective equipment.

Basic Requirements

1. High school diploma or GED is preferred.
2. Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via safety data sheets.
3. Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment and supplies, including precautions for use.
4. Math skills sufficient to handle manufacturers' label instructions for dilution of chemicals used in cleaning.
5. Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Equipment Used

• Propane burnisher, propane stripper, backpack vacuum, upright vacuum, carpet extractor, restroom machines (Kaivac, Compass), snow blower, tractor, carpet spotter machines, flat cart, two wheeler, trash truck, auto scrubber, ride on scrubber, pallet jack, power washer, mop and mop bucket, curb sweeper, gas/electric blower, side by side, salt spreader, wet/dry vacuum, hand power tools, dust mop, pan and broom, spray bottles, micro fiber, hand tools, snow shovel, putty knife, pump sprayer, micro duster, toilet brush, ladders, chemical dispenser and other tools/equipment as necessary

Work Environment

• Within assigned buildings/quadrants
• Outside of school buildings, including in inclement weather.
• Work performed during scheduled hours.
• Must be flexible, able to report to various school sites and when necessary, various shifts or days of the week, including weekends.
• This position is very active and requires the physical ability to enable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, sitting, talking, hearing, twisting, reaching, and lifting throughout each shift.