Custodial Sub - Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Lees Summit R-7 School District

Lee's Summit (MO)

On-site

USD 20,480 - 29,168

Part time

14 days+

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Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Custodian-Substitute to provide custodial services and maintain safety standards across multiple facilities. This role requires flexibility as it involves working on a day-to-day basis without guaranteed hours. Candidates should have experience in custodial duties, knowledge of cleaning methods, and a commitment to maintaining a healthy environment. Starting salary is $18.02 per hour, and immediate availability is required.

Qualifications

Experience in custodial services is required.
Ability to perform tasks involving significant physical effort.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

Clean assigned facilities and grounds to maintain a safe environment.
Disinfect required surfaces for sanitation standards.
Replenish classroom and restroom supplies.

Skills

Operating custodial equipment

Communication skills

Flexibility

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodial Sub - Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Lees Summit R-7 School District MAINTENANCE and OPERATIONS - LEES SUMMIT, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Details

Job ID: 5225862

Application Deadline: Jun 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Dec 22, 2025 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

2025-26 School Year

Flexible Hours Available

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian-Substitute was established for the purpose/s 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

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $18.02 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

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