Part-Time Custodian (Multiple Openings Districtwide)

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: Flexible hours

Position Summary: Helps support the mission of the district by performing moderately complex cleaning tasks, leadership, custodial maintenance of the building and coordination of tasks with evening and day custodial employees.

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 all surfaces, equipment and furniture in classrooms using appropriate supplies and equipment.
4. Cleans and disinfects restrooms.
5. Monitors halls and grounds and picks up debris.
6. Prepares and finishes/refinishes hard floors per established procedures when directed.
7. Facilitates school functions by setting up and cleaning, utilizing safe work practices.
8. Delivers packages and other materials as needed.
9. Provides general upkeep and cleanliness of the outside of the building, typically from curb line in to building.
10. Removes snow and ice from exterior walks as required, ensuring safe pathways to school.
11. Reads caution labels and mixes chemicals in accordance with manufacturer directions.
12. Is prepared to assist in preparing reports on work-related injuries with the Head/Lead Custodian as soon as possible after the incident, to include securing the names of witnesses and other pertinent data.
13. Responsibly reports work periods using the current time keeping system as directed.
14. Climbs ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet.
15. Supports the staff of the building with whatever custodial related tasks are needed.
16. Performs other duties as assigned.
17. Uses current time keeping system as directed.

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 head, lead and/or 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, 6 foot ladders, chemical dispenser and other tools/equipment as needed.

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 some 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.