Custodian

Grain Valley R-5 School District; Grain Valley (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Grain Valley R-5 School District is seeking a full-time Custodian to maintain clean and safe facilities across Grain Valley, Missouri. The role covers classrooms, hallways, and common areas, with responsibilities for HVAC assistance, lighting, and security checks.

A 12-month schedule and non-exempt status apply, with a starting date of immediately. Candidates must be dependable, physically capable of lifting up to 60 pounds, and able to work in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Dependable and self-motivated
• Must be able to lift 60 lbs and work on feet for long periods
• Able to stoop, bend, climb ladders and reach overhead
• Able to read labels, instructions and other materials
• Willingness to work in all climate weather

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times
• Assists with HVAC regulation to maintain suitable temperatures and conserve energy
• Shovels, plows, and applies ice melt to walkways and driveways
• Checks exit doors and ensures building security daily
• Cleans classrooms and dusts furniture daily
• Cleans corridors and disinfects toilets daily
• Replace light bulbs as directed to ensure proper lighting
• Inspects electrical cords, lights and outlets for safety
• Keeps custodial equipment clean and in good order
• Reports safety concerns to Custodial Supervisor and Director of Operations
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor and principals

Skills

Dependable

Self-motivated

Physical ability

Lifting 60 lbs

Stoop/bend

Climb ladders

Read labels

Work in all weather

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5923928
Application Deadline: Sep 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 11, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for maintianing clean and safe facilities within the school district.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.


• Assists with the regulation of heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.


• Shovels, plows, and ice melts walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate.


• Checks daily to ensure that all assigned exit doors are opened or locked and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. Ensure that buildings are secure, as appropriate. Make sure all building are secure and locked at the end of each work day


• Cleans classrooms daily and dusts furniture per schedule.


• Cleans corridors each day and during the day when the condition requires it.


• Mops, scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.


• Replace light bulbs as directed to ensure proper lighting.


• Conducts periodic inspections of all electrical cords, lights and receptacles in the school to ensure their safe condition.


• Keep custodial equipment clean and in good working order.


• Report any safety concerns to the Custodial Supervisor, Director of Operations and Building Administrators.


• Other duties as assigned by the Custodial Supervisor, Director of Operations and school principals.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Dependable and Self Motivated


• Any health, literacy, citizenship, or other such requirements.


• Any specific skill mastery required.


• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.


• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.


• Must be able to lift 60 lbs.


• Able to be on feet for long periods of time.


• Must be able to stoop, bend over, and climb ladders.


• Must be able to reach overhead.


• Demonstrate good judgment of using body protection as needed on different tasks assigned.


• Must be able to work in all climate weather.


• Must be able to read labels, instructions and other work related materials.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• 12 month position


• Reports to Director of Operations


• Non-exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $17.05 to $19.30 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Crystal Frederick


• PO Box 304


• Grain Valley, Missouri 64029-9296


• Phone: [phone]


• Email: [e-mail]