Custodian - Mid-Day

Parkway Schools; Ballwin (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Employer life insurance

Pension match

403(b) plans

Generous leave

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Parkway Schools is seeking a dependable custodian for West High School. This year-round, non-exempt role runs 10:30 am–7:00 pm with starting pay of $17.50 per hour, depending on verifiable experience.

You will clean classrooms, offices, cafeterias and restrooms; coordinate with site administration; restock supplies; and support safety and maintenance tasks to keep facilities tidy, safe and ready for assemblies and events. The position offers a strong benefits package and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities and grounds to maintain a sanitary, safe environment.
• Coordinates with building administration to assist with maintenance of buildings and grounds.
• Informs students, teachers, and on-site personnel about activities, safety issues and proper maintenance.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training and workshops to perform job functions.
• Performs maintenance and setup duties (strip/wax floors, move furniture/equipment, dispose waste) for maintenance projects.
• Prepares site for daily operations (opening/closing gates, securing doors/windows, snow/ice removal).
• Provides assistance with students and pedestrians to ensure safe crossing.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies for daily use.
• Responds to safety/operational concerns and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Secures facilities and grounds to minimize damage and liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff for custodial activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility. We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Custodian.

Benefits

The Parkway School District is the leader in providing the BEST quality-of-life benefits in the St. Louis area. Our "Family Friendly" benefits offer you:

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location: West High School

Position: Year-round (12 Mos.), 8 Hours

Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 10:30 am - 7:00 pm

Open Date: 11/2/2026

Closing Date: when filled

Starting Pay: $17.50 per hour (& up, depending on verifiable experience)

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, cafeteria, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Confers with building administration to assists with the coordination of activities for the purpose of ensuring the proper and efficient maintenance of assigned buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Informs students, teachers, and on-site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and concerns, and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and setup duties (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture/supplies/equipment, sort and dispose of waste/recyclables, setup chairs/tables, playground inspections, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating maintenance projects and providing adequate, attractive and safe areas for assemblies and events.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening/closing gates, raising flags, securing doors/windows, sweeping walkway, snow/ice removal, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Provides assistance with students and pedestrians across streets, as needed, for the purpose of ensuring visibility for students and other pedestrians to safely enter designated crossing.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, tissues, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, bodily fluid clean up, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, windows, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience: Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Clearances: Criminal Background Check required.