Custodian - Day Shift - Lafayette Quadrant

Young World Physical Education; Eureka (MO); On-site; USD 19,207 - 27,355; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Medical

Dental Benefits

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

12 paid holidays

Uniforms provided

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Full-Time Custodian for the Lafayette Quadrant in Eureka, Missouri. The role involves performing cleaning duties at multiple schools and requires a high school diploma or GED. The position offers a starting pay of $16.90 per hour, with flexible day shifts from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and ensuring cleanliness in classrooms, hallways, and outdoor areas. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and paid leave.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and safely use cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Able to perform cleaning procedures and follow safety instructions.
• Must be able to climb ladders up to six feet.

Responsibilities

• Sweep and mop various floor surfaces.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms.
• Monitor the hallways and grounds for cleanliness.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning methods

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Propane burnisher

Carpet extractor

Auto scrubber

Job description

Custodian - Day Shift - Lafayette Quadrant

Rockwood R-6 School District To Be Determined (TBD) - Eureka, Missouri

Job ID: 5707795
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: May 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Once custodial training is completed, you will be assigned to one of the following buildings within the Lafayette HS Quadrant:

• Lafayette High School
• Rockwood Valley Middle School
• Wildwood Middle School
• Ellisville Elementary
• Fairway Elementary
• Green Pines Elementary
• Ridge Meadows Elementary
• Babler Elementary School
• Center for Creative Learning (CCL)

$16.90 per hour, 8 hours per day, 12 month work calendar

Looking to fill day shifts at locations listed above.

Hours may be the following depending on location:

• 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM
• 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Standard Benefit Package begins on first date of employment.

• Paid Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Retirement through the Public Educational Employer Retirement System (PEERS) of Missouri
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Sick, Personal and Vacation time compensation
• 12 paid holidays
• Uniforms provided

Depending on the school building, this position will either be a 6:00 AM-2:30 PM shift or a 6:30 AM-3:00 PM shift.

Helps support the mission of the district by performing moderately complex cleaning tasks, leadership, custodial maintenance of the building and coordination of tasks with evening and day custodial employees.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for sweeping, mopping and vacuuming various floor surfaces with manual and mechanical equipment.
• Keeps the building locked and secured.
• Clean all surfaces, equipment and furniture in classrooms using appropriate supplies and equipment.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms.
• Monitor halls and grounds and pick up debris.
• Prepare and finish/refinish hard floors per established procedures when directed.
• Facilitate school functions by setting up and cleaning, utilizing safe work practices.
• Delivery of packages and other materials as needed.
• Provides general upkeep and cleanliness of the outside of the building, typically from curb line in to building.
• Remove snow and ice from exterior walks as required, ensuring safe pathways to school.
• Read caution labels and mix chemicals in accordance with manufacturer directions.
• Be prepared to assist in preparing reports on work-related injuries with the Head/Lead Custodian as soon as possible after the incident, to include securing the names of witnesses and other pertinent data.
• Responsibly report work periods using the current time keeping system as directed.
• Climbs ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet.
• Supports the staff of the building with whatever custodial related tasks are needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Use current time keeping system as directed.

Essential Skills and Abilities

• Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via material safety data sheets.
• Ability to execute defined work assignments.
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in the absence of head, lead and/or supervisor.
• Possess interpersonal skills that enable the employee to interact with children, staff, parents and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Ability to perform necessary cleaning procedures to complete assigned duties throughout assigned location.
• Ability to climb ladders; up to six (6) feet.
• Ability to recognize common safety and health hazards.
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, lift and move equipment and supplies, including lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion and 20-30 pounds repetitively.
• Ability to wear job-appropriate personal protective equipment.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via safety data sheets.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment and supplies, including precautions for use.
• Math skills sufficient to handle manufacturers' label instructions for dilution of chemicals used in cleaning.
• Basic computer knowledge is preferred.

Equipment Used

• Propane burnisher, propane stripper, backpack vacuum, upright vacuum, carpet extractor, restroom machines (Kaivac, Compass), snow blower, tractor, carpet spotter machines, flat cart, two wheeler, trash truck, auto scrubber, ride on scrubber, pallet jack, power washer, mop and mop bucket, curb sweeper, gas/electric blower, side by side, salt spreader, wet/dry vacuum, hand power tools, dust mop, pan and broom, spray bottles, micro fiber, hand tools, snow shovel, putty knife, pump sprayer, micro duster, toilet brush, 6 foot ladders, chemical dispenser and other tools/equipment as needed.

Work Environment

• Within assigned buildings/quadrants.
• Outside of school buildings, including in inclement weather.
• Work performed during scheduled hours.
• Must be flexible, able to report to various school sites and when necessary, various shifts or days of the week, including some weekends.
• This position is very active and requires the physical ability to enable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, sitting, talking, hearing, twisting, reaching, and lifting throughout each shift.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.90 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Facilities
• Phone: [phone]