Custodian

Pleasant Hill R-III School District; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

District paid HSA contribution

Voluntary benefits

District sponsored life insurance

Enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans

Job summary

A School District in Missouri is seeking a Custodian to provide a safe and clean environment. Responsibilities include performing various custodial functions, following health and safety policies, and communicating effectively with staff. The position is full-time with a starting salary of $15.00 per hour, along with benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement plans. Ideal candidates should have a high school diploma and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand chemical hazards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Ability to follow oral, visual, and written instruction.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean environment for district facilities.
• Manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects.
• Ensure all doors and windows are secured daily.
• Complete custodial duties assigned by supervisors.
• Communicate effectively within the school district.

Skills

Ability to work independently without supervision

Understanding chemical hazards

Desire for career improvement

Following oral, visual, and written instructions

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Computers

Floor buffers

Vacuums (wet & dry)

Job description

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted: 7/31/2023

Location: Pleasant Hill School District

The Pleasant Hill School District is currently seeking applicants for the position of: Custodian

SUMMARY

Provides a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities. Requires the ability and willingness to perform a variety of custodial functions under specific instructions with some need for individual judgement in working out problems. To accomplish these tasks, the Custodian must work closely with the staff and administration of the Pleasant Hill R-III School District.

Term of Employment

Full-Time 12-month position

Salary

Starting salary is $15.00/hr with possibility of increase based on experience

Benefits offered include

• Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• District paid HSA contribution
• Voluntary benefits
• District sponsored life insurance
• Enrollment in 403b/457 retirement plans

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand chemical hazards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Desire to continue career improvement.
• Ability to follow oral, visual, and written instruction.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Other duties may be assigned.

• Requires physical ability to manually move, lift, carry, pull, or push heavy objects or materials.
• Requires stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, reaching, climbing, and balancing.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.
• Open and close the building each day. Check to ensure all doors are open and panic bolts are working properly. Ensure that all doors and windows are secure and all appropriate lights turned off.
• Raise and lower U.S. and MO flags each day, following proper flag protocol and orders issued by the Governor.
• Complete list of daily / weekly / monthly custodial duties as assigned by Lead Custodian and/or Director of Facilities.
• Report damaged school property to the Principal, Lead Custodian, and/or Director of Facilities.
• Immediately report unauthorized persons in the building to the building Principal.
• Move furniture or equipment, arrange rooms, and set-up for meetings / events.
• Keep buildings and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas) neat and clean at all times.
• Sweep, shovel, and sand all walkways as needed.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district guidelines.
• Adheres to all district health and safety policies, including all precautions of the Bloodborne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan.
• Communicates effectively with members of the school district and community.
• Reacts to change productively and handles other tasks as assigned.
• Appropriately operates and maintains all equipment and machinery as required.
• Must have basic computer knowledge.
• Stay knowledgeable of new information, innovative ideas, and techniques.
• Must become familiar with departmental, district, and School Board Policies and demonstrate understanding.
• Supports the value of education.
• Supports the philosophy and mission of the Pleasant Hill R-III School District.

Equipment

Computers, telecommunication equipment, floor buffers, scrubbing machines, vacuums (wet & dry), pressure washer, mowers & tractors, saws & drills, electrical testers and other equipment as instructed.

External applicants should

• Complete an application through Frontline found on the district website. Submit a resume, and three (3) current letters of recommendation.

Internal applicants should

• Submit a letter of interest through Frontline, found on the district website.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The Pleasant Hill R-III School District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, disability or age.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 3:42:21 AM CST.