Custodial Project Team Lead - MHS QUAD

Marquette High School; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette High School in Chesterfield, Missouri is seeking a Custodial Project Team Lead to oversee special projects and supervise custodial staff on a 260-day calendar. The role offers $20.02 per hour, 8-hour shifts, and a 2:30 PM–11:00 PM schedule with benefit eligibility. Starting immediately, you will assist with planning, allocate resources, develop procedures, and ensure safety and quality across assigned facilities while maintaining daily cleaning duties and snow/ice removal as required.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• One to three years custodial experience.
• Knowledge of MSDS and hazardous communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of projects within assigned areas.
• Cover custodial II and lead positions when needed.
• Determine personnel and equipment requirements for projects.
• Write work procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
• Schedule resources for and track special projects.
• Ensure safety and security of the building.
• Remove snow and ice from exterior walks as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MSDS knowledge

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Cleaning procedures

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Ladder climbing

PPE usage

Driver's license

Education

GED or high school diploma

Tools

Propane burnisher

Propane stripper

Carpet extractor

Upright vacuum

Kaivac

Compass

Job description

Custodial Project Team Lead - MHS QUAD

Rockwood R-6 School District Marquette High School - Chesterfield, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5885552
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 13, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

$20.02 per hour, 8 hours per day with a 260 day calendar

Position Schedule: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Benefit Eligible

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

POSITION SUMMARY

Completes special projects as assigned, including assisting with supervision of employees performing project work.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assists supervisors with planning and implementation of projects within assigned areas.
• Assigned to cover custodial II and custodial lead positions on occasion.
• Assist with determining personnel and equipment allocation requirements for specific projects.
• Write work procedures and documents associated with efficiency and quality.
• Schedule resources for and track special projects.
• Assist the Supervisor with technical specification for supplies and equipment.
• Evaluate new processes and procedures.
• Assist with daily cleaning in buildings as needed.
• Legally and safely operate a motor vehicle as necessary.
• Climb ladders; up to six (6) feet.
• Deliver equipment and materials as requested.
• Responsible for maintaining and monitoring the safety and security of the building.
• Remove snow and ice from exterior walks as required, ensuring safe pathways to school.
• Legally and safely operate motor vehicle as needed.
• 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 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 climb ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet.
• Ability to wear job-appropriate personal protective equipment.

BASIC REQUIREMENTS

• GED or high school diploma.
• One to three years’ prior custodial experience.
• Knowledge of the hazardous communication system (MSDS).
• Math skills sufficient to handle manufacturers’ labels instructions for dilution of chemicals used in cleaning.
• Ability to read and understand manufacturers’ warning label information.
• Knowledge of written and verbal communication techniques.
• Knowledge of the practices, materials, methods, equipment, tools and science of custodial tasks.
• Knowledge or principles of planning, supervision, team building, leadership and work place relationships.
• Possess valid driver’s license.

EQUIPMENT USED

• Propane burnisher, propane stripper, tail vacuum, 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, razor blades, pump sprayer, micro duster, toilet brush, ladders, chemical dispenser, computer, fax machine, copy machine, scissor lift, motor vehicle.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Within the school building.
• Outside of school buildings, including in inclement weather.
• Work performed during evening shift.
• Must be flexible, able to report to various school sites, including within the same shift, 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.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $20.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required