Evening Custodian - Facilities Maintenance and Operations (East Trails MS)

EAST TRAILS MIDDLE; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Lees Summit R-7 School District's East Trails Middle is seeking an Evening Custodian for the 2026-27 school year. This full-time position runs 3:00pm–11:30pm, 244 days per year, with duties including cleaning, disinfecting, maintaining supplies, and supporting safety procedures to keep the campus clean and secure for students and staff.

Applicant must meet district requirements, including a high school diploma or equivalent, and will work under the supervision of the facilities team.

Qualifications

• Safety practices and procedures knowledge.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities to maintain a sanitary, safe environment.
• Disinfects surfaces and fixtures per standards.
• Maintains supplies and equipment for custodial use.
• Monitors safety and responds to inquiries.
• Performs emergency/seasonal maintenance as needed.
• Prepares site for daily operations.

Skills

Safety practices

Cleaning procedures

Record-keeping

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Evening Custodian - Facilities Maintenance and Operations (East Trails MS)

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Job Details

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

2026-27 School Year

244 days/year

8hrs/day

Evening Custodian: 3:00pm-11:30pm

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at an assigned site or area; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campusevents; supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring thatassignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

This job reports to Immediate Supervisor

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums floors; dusts and cleans offices, classrooms, and other work areas; strips, restores, and polishes floors as scheduled; collects and removes waste; washes walls, windows, and doors; etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.

• Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures (e.g. urinals, toilets, lavatories, partitions, wastebaskets, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District sanitation standards.

• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.

• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.

• Participates in unit meetings and trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.

• Performs a variety of building emergency procedures as needed (e.g. snow removal plan, fire evacuation plan, emergency weather plan, lock-down plan, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational, and/or established procedures are followed effectively.

• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. changes vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.

• Performs summer maintenance and cleaning (e.g. stripping and waxing floors; cleaning carpets; cleaning, repairing, and moving furniture; etc.) for the purpose of preparing facilities for the school year.

• Prepares the site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping and/or salting walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard-free.

• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, timesheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to supervisor for action.

• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, toilet paper, soap, 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, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action 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, 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, event custodians, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities in a safe and timely manner.

• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

Other Functions

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities, meetings, and/or events; gather and/or collate data, and consider a number of factors when using the equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data, and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem-solving with data may require independent interpretation, and problem-solving with equipment is moderate to significant. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized routines; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. The utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Working Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to the risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience

Job related experience is required.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Post Offer Employment Test (Physical Demands)

Continuing Educ. / Training

None Specified

Certificates & Licenses

None Specified

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $18.42 to $26.05 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dawn Harrison , Human Resources Specialist
• 301 NE TUDOR RD
• LEES SUMMIT , Missouri 64086
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]