Custodian

Ozark R-VI School District; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ozark R-VI School District is seeking a Custodian I to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive school environment for students and staff. The role supports opening/closing, basic repairs, and grounds upkeep as needed.

The position requires following district cleanliness guidelines, ability to perform physical tasks including lifting and operating basic tools, and working with limited supervision while using district HR systems.

Qualifications

• Must understand 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.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times (sidewalks, driveways, playgrounds and grounds).
• 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 to maintain safe, attractive grounds.
• Makes minor repairs; reports major repairs to the coordinator.
• Reports any damage to school property to coordinator/principal immediately.
• Assumes opening/closing responsibilities as required for the position.
• Moves furniture and equipment as needed.
• Follows storage and disposal procedures for trash and waste.
• Ensures all safety procedures are followed by employees.
• Performs other duties as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals

Minimum supervision

Manual labor

Power tools

Independent work

Reading/writing

Email/HR system

Equivalent combination

Job description

• 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