Custodian

Ozark School District; Ozark (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark R-VI School District is seeking a Custodian I to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for students and staff. This full-time, non-exempt position reports to the Principal or Director of Custodial Services and requires ability to perform routine cleaning, safety procedures, and minor repairs.

Responsibilities include grounds upkeep, snow/ice management, and ensuring facilities meet district standards. Strong work ethic, reliability, and basic computer use preferred.

Qualifications

• Understanding of proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to perform daily tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to use basic power tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and write.
• Basic computer skills: send/receive email, use district HR program.
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times (sidewalks, driveways, grounds).
• Shovels, plows, and salts/sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Follows district cleanliness guidelines.
• Keeps grounds free of rubbish/trash.
• Performs yard keeping chores such as mowing and tree trimming.
• Makes minor repairs and reports major repairs.
• Reports any damage to school property.
• Opens/closes building as required.
• Moves furniture and equipment as needed.
• Stores and disposes of trash according to procedures.
• Ensures safety procedures are followed by all employees.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Independent work

Lift 50 lbs

Tools

Power tools

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Ozark R-VI School District

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/31/2026
• Date Available: ASAP

OZARK R-VI SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: CUSTODIAN I

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Understanding of proper use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Ability to perform daily tasks with minimum supervision.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to use basic power tools.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to read and write.
• Basic computer skills Send and receive email, use district HR program
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

REPORTS TO: Principal and/or Director or Custodial Services

JOB GOAL: To provide students and staff a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to work, learn, play and develop.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, playgrounds and adjacent grounds neat and clean at all times.
• Shovels, plows, and salts/sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
• Follows CCAP guidelines for district standards of cleanliness.
• Keeps grounds free of rubbish/trash.
• Performs yard keeping chores such as mowing and tree trimming as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Makes minor repairs as necessary. Reports major repairs to the coordinator.
• Reports any damage to school property to the coordinator or principal immediately.
• Assumes responsibility for opening/closing of the building as is required for the specific position.
• Moves furniture and equipment as needed.
• Complies with the law and established procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed by all employees.
• Performs other duties as directed by the supervisor.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders & use lifts to work on equipment.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months per school board policy GBDBA

TYPE OF POSITION: Non-exempt

EVALUATION: Annually by Director of Custodial Services

PAYSCALE: Classified Hourly Non-Exempt Scale

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