Full Time Custodian-Night Shift

Young World Physical Education

Independence (MO)

On-site

USD 16,787 - 20,107

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement contributions

Paid vacation, personal and sick time

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is hiring a Custodian for the Fort Osage School District. This full-time position requires evening hours and offers health care benefits. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in school facilities, operating cleaning machinery, and ensuring safety protocols are followed.

The ideal candidate will work independently and report to the Head Day Custodian. Pay starts at $16.53 per hour, with potential increases based on experience. Join us in creating a safe and pleasant environment for our students and staff.

Qualifications

Ability to operate industrial cleaning equipment safely.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Provide custodial services to maintain a sanitary environment.
Assist with snow removal and grounds maintenance.
Respond to inquiries from students and staff.

Skills

Operating cleaning equipment

Adhering to safety practices

Ability to lift and carry heavy items

Education

High School/Trade School degree preferred

Tools

Floor polisher

Pressure washer

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Join our buildings and grounds department for the Fort Osage School District. This position is an 8-hour night position, qualifying for applicable vacation, personal and sick time.

Report times vary, but are for evening hours. This position qualifies for District-paid health care benefits and retirement contributions.

Pay begins at $16.53 per hour, but steps on the scale are determined based on previous related custodial experiences.

This position reports to the Head Day Custodian, Building Principal and/or District Custodial Supervisor.

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian is to provide custodial and maintenance services in and around district facilities; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

Essential Functions

Assists with sitesnow removal and grounds maintenance for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
Attends unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. for the purpose ofgathering information required to perform job functions.
Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, water fountains, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
Informs students and other site personnelfor the purpose ofproviding information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Monitors students and staff in an around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
Operates a variety of machines and equipment (e.g. floor polisher, carpet extractors, buffers, pressure washers, wet-dry vacuums, etc.) for the purpose of completing maintenance duties in a safe and timely manner.
Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, pull weeds, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, yard clean-up, etc.) for the purpose ofensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
Replenishesclassroom and rest room supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, light bulbs, ceiling tiles, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors (e.g. service requests, takedown and set up of furniture and equipments, etc.) for the purpose ofproviding information, taking appropriateaction and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
Responds to immediate safety and/or operationalconcerns (e.g. facility damage, snake removal, vandalism, alarms, green/red/yellow code spills, etc.) for the purpose oftaking appropriateaction or notifying 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, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions

Delivers a variety of items (e.g. supplies, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriateparties within site.
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 multiple 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 used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific Knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using 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 specific, job-related 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 requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific Ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working with immediate supervision; providing information and/or advising others; Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs 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 finefinger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment. .

Clearances

Criminal Background Clearance

FLSA Status

Non Exempt

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Job Details

Job ID: 5751374

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jun 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $16.53 Per Hour