Custodian - Opener

Francis Howell School District; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental plan options

Vision coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Job summary

Francis Howell School District is seeking a full-time custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role supports daily operations and prepares facilities for events.

Position is 6:00 am - 2:30 pm at Central Elementary, with a starting salary of $16.49–$19.79 per hour depending on experience. Reports to Lead Custodian and includes benefits as described by FHSD.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Relevant experience is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Operate industrial cleaning equipment and follow safety practices.
• Knowledge: Basic math, industrial cleaning methods, and safety procedures.
• Abilities: Work with diverse people, manage tasks, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Safety & Accessibility: Assist with snow removal; Ensure site is ready for daily operations and events; Monitor students and staff to prevent injuries.
• Cleaning & Maintenance: Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and grounds; Perform summer maintenance (e.g., wax floors, move furniture); Handle laundry for multiple buildings.
• Support & Cooperation: Work with other staff on custodial tasks; Deliver supplies and materials; Provide information to staff, students, and visitors.
• Supplies & Safety: Replenish classroom and restroom supplies; Respond to safety and operational issues (e.g., vandalism, alarms); Secure the facility (e.g., lock doors, set alarms).
• Other Duties: Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Skills

Industrial cleaning equipment

Safety practices

Basic math

Industrial cleaning methods

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday (year round employment)

Salary: Entry $16.49 to $19.79 depending on experience

Reports To: Lead Custodian

About Us The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is a great place to live, work, and go to school. FHSD is committed to attracting and retaining top-tier employees who are motivated to create a positive and effective 21st-century learning environment for students.

Job Summary To maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors. The custodian also supports daily operations and prepares facilities for events.

Key Responsibilities

• Safety & Accessibility:
  • Assist with snow removal.
  • Ensure site is ready for daily operations and events.
  • Monitor students and staff to prevent injuries.
• Cleaning & Maintenance:
  • Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and grounds.
  • Perform summer maintenance (e.g., wax floors, move furniture).
  • Handle laundry for multiple buildings.
• Support & Cooperation:
  • Work with other staff on custodial tasks.
  • Deliver supplies and materials.
  • Provide information to staff, students, and visitors.
• Supplies & Safety:
  • Replenish classroom and restroom supplies.
  • Respond to safety and operational issues (e.g., vandalism, alarms).
  • Secure the facility (e.g., lock doors, set alarms).
• Other Duties:
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience: Relevant experience is preferred but not required.
• Skills: Operate industrial cleaning equipment and follow safety practices.
• Knowledge: Basic math, industrial cleaning methods, and safety procedures.
• Abilities: Work with diverse people, manage tasks, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits FHSD offers a comprehensive employer paid benefits package to eligible employees including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
• District paid Short Term Disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Family coverage, long term disability and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands

• Frequent walking and standing.
• Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling.
• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling.

Hours

• Central Elementary: 6:00 am - 2:30 pm

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!