Head Custodian - Crestview Middle School

Crestview Middle School; Ellisville (MO); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 33 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Crestview Middle School in Ellisville, Missouri, seeks a Head Custodian to lead and coordinate custodial staff, oversee daily cleaning, and maintain a safe and welcoming school environment.

The position is full-time, 12 months, 40 hours per week, with a start time of 6:00 AM and a pay of $20.72 per hour. Internal posting indicates current Rockwood custodians eligibility and an internal closing date of October 29, 2026.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required.
• 1–3 years custodial experience, preferably supervisory in a school setting.
• Knowledge of MSDS and custodial practices, materials, methods and equipment.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to plan, supervise, lead and build relationships in a team.
• Math skills to follow chemical dilution instructions.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsabilités

• Enter and monitor work orders and facility usage in FMX or equivalent system.
• Assist custodians with cleaning tasks and event scheduling.
• Coordinate personnel for events and manage staffing, equipment and supplies.

Connaissances

MSDS knowledge

Written communication

Verbal communication

Leadership

Planning

Math skills

Driver's license

Formation

GED or HS diploma

Outils

Propane burnisher

Ride-on scrubber

Kaivac / cleaning equipment

Description du poste

Head Custodian - Crestview Middle School

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This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6 School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5968713
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 22, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

$20.72 per hour, 8 hours per day 260-day calendar

Benefit Eligible

Position Schedule: 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

This position is only open to current Rockwood Custodians and Custodial Trainees.

The internal closing date for this position is October 29, 2026. You must apply for this position before the internal closing date to be considered a Round 1 applicant.

POSITION TITLE:

Head Custodian - Middle School

STATUS:

Full-Time, 12-month, 40-hour work week

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Custodial Supervisor

HUMAN RESOURCES

Approved

Not Approved

POSITION SUMMARY: Helps support the mission of the district by performing moderately complex cleaning tasks, leadership, custodial maintenance of the building and coordination of tasks with evening and day custodial employees. Provides leadership support to the custodial employees at secondary schools.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Ability to enter and monitor work orders and facility usage in an automated system (i.e. FMX)
• Assist other building custodians with daily cleaning tasks as needed
• Assist with scheduling of special events and weekend building functions. Reviews calendar of events with supervisors and building managers for the purposes of planning for necessary personnel, equipment and materials
• Assist with the personnel functions associated with the selection, training, evaluation, counseling and retention of qualified personnel at the building level
• Handle submission of work orders for general maintenance to the appropriate person
• Instruct employees regarding proper cleaning techniques, chemicals selection, mixes and application, equipment operation and surface treatment. Trains new personnel in cleaning techniques and custodial policies
• Keep the building locked and secured
• Maintain communications with supervisors, building managers and teachers
• Maintain inventory of supplies through timely orders; check inventory on a predetermined frequency to ensure safe storage and loss prevention
• Monitor overtime to ensure all hours worked are necessary and approved
• Monitor the progress of all custodial employees and assist with integrating this information into annual performance review
• Participate in selection committees for entry level openings
• Perform routine inspection of buildings to ensure a safe and clean facility for learning, special events and staff, parents and the public which use the facility
• Prepare a report on work-related injuries as soon as possible after the incident, to include securing names of witnesses and other pertinent data
• Prepare and finish/refinish hard floors per established procedures when directed
• Relate information gathered through inspections to further instruct and counsel with employees
• Responsible for a thorough knowledge of and use of cleaning techniques, equipment, cleaning materials, supplies and inventory control
• Responsible for maintaining communications with building users, the Area Supervisor and building managers concerning occurrences within the building, and to ensure goals of custodial department are being met
• Report work-periods using the current time keeping system and other appropriate paperwork to Supervisor
• Support the staff of the building with whatever custodial- related tasks are needed for their functions
• Use small hand tools and repair equipment, as needed
• When requested, provide the supervisor or building manager with data required for the budget or special reports
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via safety data sheets
• Ability to execute defined work assignments
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in the absence of supervisor
• Possess interpersonal skills that enable the employee to interact with children, staff, parents and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to perform necessary cleaning procedures to complete assigned duties throughout assigned location
• Ability to recognize common safety and health hazards
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, lift and move equipment and supplies, including lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion and 20-30 pounds repetitively
• Ability to climb ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet
• Ability to read and understand manufacturers’ warning label information

BASIC REQUIREMENTS:

• GED or high school diploma.
• One to three years’ prior custodial experience, prefer supervisory experience in a school or similar setting
• Knowledge of the hazardous communication system (MSDS)
• Knowledge of the practices, materials, methods, equipment, tools, and science of custodial tasks
• Knowledge of written and verbal communication techniques
• Knowledge or principles of planning, supervision, team building, leadership, and work place relationships
• Math skills sufficient to handle manufacturer’s labels instructions for dilution of chemicals used in cleaning
• Possess valid driver’s license

EQUIPMENT USED:

• Propane burnisher, propane stripper, tail vacuum, backpack vacuum, upright vacuum, carpet extractor, restroom machines (Kaivac, Compass), snow blower, tractor, carpet spotter machines, flat cart, two wheeler, trash truck, auto scrubber, ride on scrubber, pallet jack, power washer, mop and mop bucket, curb sweeper, gas/electric blower, side by side, salt spreader, wet/dry vacuum, hand power tools, dust mop, pan and broom, spray bottles, micro fiber, hand tools, snow shovel, putty knife, razor blades, pump sprayer, micro duster, toilet brush, ladders, chemical dispenser, computer, fax machine, copy machine, scissor lift, motor vehicle

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Within school building(s)
• Outside of school buildings, including in inclement weather
• Must be flexible, able to report to various school sites and when necessary, various shifts or days of the week, including weekends
• This position is very active and requires the physical ability to enable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, sitting, talking, hearing, twisting, reaching, and lifting throughout each shift

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $20.72 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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