Evening Custodian

LACLEDE COUNTY DISTRICT R-1 SCHOOL; Conway (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

LACLEDE County R-1 School is seeking a dependable custodian to perform daily cleaning, restrooms, floors, windows, and light maintenance to keep facilities safe and welcoming for students and staff.

You will work varied shifts, including some weekends, climb ladders up to 16 feet, lift up to 55 lbs, and report major repairs to the Head Custodian. Overtime may be required. Training provided to ensure proper cleaning standards.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally.
• Ability to climb ladders up to 16 feet.
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently and bend/stand during shift.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required to meet district events.
• Must maintain effective grooming and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, trash removal, and equipment cleaning.
• Clean restrooms, including floors, fixtures, and disinfecting surfaces.
• Wash windows and sills and maintain clean entry points.
• Replace light bulbs and set up facilities for use; lift and move furniture safely.
• Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs to Head Custodian.
• Work overtime and weekends as needed to meet district schedules.

Skills

Lifting 55 lbs

Ladders

Cleaning experience

Interpersonal skills

Grooming

Job description

1. Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash (lifting waste paper and debris – minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards and disinfecting drinking fountains. 2. Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected. 3. Wash windows and sills (door glass). 4. Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs (climb ladders up to a height of 16 feet), filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use (lifting furniture, boxes, and cafeteria tables-minimum of 55 lbs.). 5. Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the Head Custodian. 6. Work overtime and on weekends as necessary to meet District events and facility schedules. 7. Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked. 8. Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift. 9. Assist in major clean-up in summer such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc. 10. Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate. – Ability to perform the essential job functions – Effective interpersonal skills – Effective grooming skills – Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally – Ability to push / pull a minimum of 20 pounds frequently