Custodial Sub - Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Custodian-Substitute

2026-27 School Year

Flexible Hours Available

The job of Custodian-Substitute was established for the purpose of providing custodial services at assigned areas or teaming with other custodians to perform scheduled periodic custodial tasks and ensure activity support. Custodian Substitute means the individual is employed on day-by-day basis at the discretion of the employer with no guarantee of a set number of hours or days to be worked in a given week, month, or year.

This job reports to Crew Leader, Building Manager, Assistant Custodial Supervisor, District Custodial Supervisor, Assistant Director of Operations, and/or Director of Facilities Services

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums floors; dusts and cleans offices, classrooms, and other work areas; strips, restores, and polishes floors as scheduled; collects and removes waste; washes walls, windows, and doors; etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Communicates with permanent employees regarding a variety of issues (e.g. location of supplies, standard practices, clarification of local practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District goals and standards are maintained.
• Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures (e.g. restrooms, urinals, toilets, lavatories, partitions, waste baskets, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District cleaning and sanitation standards.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs a variety of building emergency procedures as needed (e.g. snow removal plan, fire evacuation plan, emergency weather plan, lock-down plan, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational, and/or established procedures are followed effectively.
• Prepares a written substitute custodial report and leaves it at the designated location for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities for building manager's review.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures interior and exterior doors for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
• Works at all District sites.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Skills are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; and to safety practices.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules; working flexible hours; reliability; and communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is required

Education Equivalency High School diploma or equivalent

Required Testing Post Offer Employment Test (Physical Demands)

Continuing Educ. / Training None specified

Certificates Licenses None specified

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Non Exempt

Lee's Summit R-7 School District