Daytime Custodian 6:30am to 3:00pm

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
4/1/2026

Location:
Shawnee Public Schools
Job Description
SHAWNEE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Job Title: Custodian
Reports To: Director of Operations and Principal
Site: Shawnee Public Schools - all locations

Qualifications:
Credentials: Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
[State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
Education: High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.


Training or Experience Required: Six months or more experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.


Job Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Building Principal, and Director of Operations, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies and Abilities:

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Essential Job Functions (PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES):

1. Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
2. Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
3. Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
4. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
5. Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
6. Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
7. Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles.
8. Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
9. Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
10. Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
11. Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
12. Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
13. Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
14. Follows safety guidelines and policies to reduce accident or injury to self or to students, inclusive of the Districts Exposure Control Plan for Bloodborne Pathogens.
15. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Other Performance Measures:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor .
• Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
• Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
• Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Supervision exercised: Employee does not supervise other employees.


Complies with Shawnee's Mission Statement in which students are to be provided with skills, knowledge and attitudes to become lifelong learners, complex thinkers, and responsible citizens in an ever-changing global society.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• This job requires frequent bending/stooping and occasional to frequent squatting/crouching, reaching above the shoulder, and pushing and pulling.
• There is occasional lifting up to 45 pounds to assist the lifting of chairs, classroom equipment and supplies.
• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Terms of Employment: Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the District. (remaining days of 260 day contract)

Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with Board policy.


FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Revised: August 22, 2025