Custodian - Part-Time

Various Locations - Custodial Services; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 18,013 - 25,656; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Part-Time Custodian in Kansas City, Missouri. This role involves maintaining cleanliness across various facilities, complying with cleaning procedures, and performing physically demanding tasks. The ideal candidate will hold a high school diploma or GED and possess at least one year of custodial experience. Compensation starts at $15.85 per hour with a flexible schedule but no benefits. Essential duties include completing cleaning assignments and ensuring safety during operations.

Qualifications

• Must maintain cleanliness of facilities for safety.
• Ability to lift at least fifty pounds is required.
• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Complete cleaning schedule for assigned areas.
• Maintain positive public interaction with minimal disruption.
• Secure the area at the end of each shift.

Skills

Cleaning schedule compliance

Basic chemical knowledge

Positive public attitude

Safety reporting

Facility maintenance observation

Power cleaning equipment operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Power cleaning equipment

Job description

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Custodial Services - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Custodian - Part-Time

Kansas City School District - KCMO Various Locations - Custodial Services - Kansas City, Missouri Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Kansas City Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 4762184

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 27, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Starting At: $15.85

PURPOSE OF JOB: Responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness through the physical facility that will provide a safe and clean environment conducive to clearing. This position requires heavy manually and repetitive tasks.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Completes cleaning schedule for the areas assigned
• Has a basic understanding of the chemicals and processes used in the cleaning schedule. (Training provided by Supervisor).
• Maintains a positive public attitude with all staff, with a minimum interaction with students and visitors at all times.
• Reports all unsafe conditions to your supervisor.
• Observes cleaning and maintenance needs or requirements for areas assigned to immediate supervisor.
• Polices facility grounds as needed.
• Assists in the removal of snow from sidewalks, steps, driveways and other areas as needed.
• Secures his or her area at the end of the shift.
• Moves furniture as directed.
• Operates all power cleaning equipment as directed.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, locker rooms, stairs, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, kitchens, gyms and fixtures as scheduled.
• Performs non-school day projects as assigned.
• Cleans and maintains cleaning equipment after each use.
• Participates in fire drills as directed by the Building Administrator.
• Changes light bulbs in area of responsibility, or as directed by Supervisor.
• Remains cost conscious by turning off lights and unused equipment. Reports unusual conditions to immediate supervisor.
• Do all cleaning of the building and grounds as directed by the Head Custodian.
• Operates all types of power machines and equipment
• Washes windows, inside and out
• Mows grass and shovel snow as needed
• Does minor repairs to equipment and building
• Moves furniture
• Other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of one year experience in custodial maintenance

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job requires that the employee be able to: sit, stand, walk, speak, hear, use hands, fingers, reach with hands and fingers; bend, stoop, lift objects of at least fifty pounds. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop,

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Length of work year: Works a maximum of 25 hours per week; Flexible Hours

No Benefits

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary: $15.85 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Human Resources , Staffing
• Board of Education - Other
• Phone: [phone]