Full-Time Custodian - 2nd Shift

Fredericktown Local School District; Fredericktown (MO); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Fredericktown Local School District seeks a dedicated Custodian for the Fredericktown Elementary site. The role involves extensive custodial work, building maintenance, and grounds upkeep to maintain a clean, safe school environment.

Responsibilities include cleaning, minor repairs, equipment maintenance, and aiding in daily opening/closing duties. The position requires a 12-month contract with a 40-hour work week and the ability to pass a physical examination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Proficiency in general repair, painting, cleaning and operating cleaning equipment, tractors, mowers, and heating system.
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner.
• Neat, personal appearance.
• Must pass a physical examination by a licensed physician proving ability to handle workload.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Any suitable alternatives to qualifications as determined by the Board.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas.
• Regulates heat, ventilation, and AC to provide appropriate temperatures and conserve resources.
• Shovels, plows and sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as needed.
• Checks daily that exit doors and panic bolts work during occupancy hours.
• Raises the United States flag at/before each school day and lowers it after 3:30 p.m.
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school and as needed during the day.
• Cleans and disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans fixtures and fountains.
• Washes windows inside and outside yearly or as needed.
• Keeps grounds free from rubbish.
• Performs yard work like grass cutting and tree trimming as needed.
• Keeps all floors clean and well-preserved.
• Cleans chalkboards at least weekly.
• Makes minor repairs (electrical, plumbing, carpentry).
• Reports major repairs to the principal.
• Maintains motors and mechanical equipment on a schedule.
• Reports property damage to the principal immediately.
• Remains on premises during school hours unless authorized to leave.
• Opens/closes building daily and secures doors/windows on leaving.
• Keeps inventory of supplies and requisitions replacements in time.
• Maintains ongoing general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
• Moves furniture as directed by the principal.
• Complies with local laws for trash disposal.
• Inspects custodial equipment for safety.
• Cooperates with faculty on school tasks.
• Reports misconduct in building/grounds immediately.
• Inspects playgrounds and building/grounds for hazards.
• Collects, stores, and disposes of refuse.
• Cleans and sanitizes cafeteria daily.
• Engages in wall washing/painting beyond routine duties when time permits.
• Operates equipment safely and prudently.
• Follows board policies and procedures and any oral requests.
• Performs other related tasks assigned by supervisor or superintendent.

Skills

General repair

Painting

Cleaning

Cleaning equipment operation

Tractors & mowers operation

Heating system operation

Communication

Neat appearance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/27/2026
• Location:
  Fredericktown Elementary

Custodian

Full-TIme Position 2nd Shift
Reports to The Facility Coordinator

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED required
• A proficiency in general repair, painting, cleaning and operating cleaning equipment, tractors, mowers, and heating system
• Ability to communicate in a courteous manner
• A neat, personal appearance
• The ability to pass a physical examination by a licensed physician who verifies the ability to assume and maintain work load.
• A demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

Performance Responsibilities

1. Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times

2. Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning system to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity

3. Shovels, plows and sands walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate

4. Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy

5. Raises the United States flag at or before each school day and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.

6. Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture

7. Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day when their condition requires it

8. Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily

9. Washes all windows on both the inside and outside each year, and more frequently if necessary

10. Keeps the grounds free from rubbish

11. Performs such yard-keeping chores as grass cutting, tree trimming and the like as necessary, keeps grounds free of refuse and hazards to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition

12. Keeps all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation

13. Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week

14. Makes minor repairs such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry

15. Reports major repairs needed promptly to principal

16. Maintains on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing

17. Reports immediately to the principal any damage to school property

18. Remains on school premises during school hours and during non school hours unless authorized to leave

19. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off

20. Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and requisitions such needed replacements far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian in his duties

21. Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair

22. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by principal

23. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste

24. Conducts periodic inspection of custodial equipment to ensure their safe condition

25. Cooperates with the faculty, under the direction of the principal, in the performance of service tasks which contribute to the program of the school

26. Reports immediately to the principal any misconduct in the building or on the grounds

27. Inspects playground equipment, steps, halls, and all parts of the building and grounds for safety hazards

28. Collects, stores, and disposes of refuse

30. Clean and sanitize cafeteria daily

31. As time permits, engage in projects of wall washing, painting, etc. beyond routine duties

32. Operates all equipment necessary in the performance of duties in a safe and prudent manner

33. Abides by and observes all Board policies, administrative rules, directives or procedures as well as oral requests

34. Performs/fulfills other related tasks/responsibilities assigned by the supervisor or superintendent

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Contract will be a twelve-month contract effective from July 1 through June 30 of the succeeding year.

The work schedule shall be a regular work week of either 40 hours for full-time employees.

Custodian's compensation and benefits will be the schedule approved by the Board.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Postings current as of 10/29/2026 12:08:56 PM CST.

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