Head Custodian III - Evening

Parkway Schools; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan with employer match

403(b) plan

457 plan

Life insurance

Paid time off

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Parkway Schools is hiring a Head Custodian III to manage operations at Craig Elementary. The role runs year-round with an 8-hour shift from 2:30 pm to 11 pm, non-exempt status, and is based in Missouri.

You will supervise custodial staff, maintain facilities, and coordinate with administration to ensure safe, clean environments for students and staff. We offer comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits, a pension plan, 403(b) and 457 plans, life insurance, generous leave, and growth

Qualifications

• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
• Criminal Background Check required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Coordinate activities with staff and building administration for efficient maintenance.
• Inform students, teachers, and on-site personnel about safety and maintenance information.
• Inspect facilities to ensure safe, clean, and operational conditions and identify needed repairs.
• Maintain supplies and equipment to ensure custodial items are available.
• Oversee custodial staff and activities to ensure standards are met.
• Participate in meetings, training, and seminars for job-related information.
• Perform maintenance and setup tasks for events and daily operations.
• Perform minor maintenance on custodial equipment and furnishings.
• Prepare sites for daily operations, open/close gates, secure doors/windows, and address hazards.
• Prepare written records like safety inspections and time sheets for administration.
• Replenish classroom and restroom supplies; requisition equipment as needed.
• Respond to safety and operational concerns and coordinate with appropriate personnel.
• Secure facilities and grounds to minimize risk and loss.
• Assist other site maintenance staff as needed.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Parkway is committed to hiring, retaining and investing in an exceptional staff that represents the unique diversity within our schools. We are proud to live by an ethos that outlines what it means to be a Parkway employee and the high expectations that come with that responsibility.

We're looking for an amazing candidate to serve as our Head Custodian III.

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403 (b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
• Employer PAID life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
• GREAT work environment in a West County location
• Promotional opportunities

Location

Craig Elementary

Position

Year-round (12 mos.); 8 hour shift

Status

Non-Exempt

Hours

2:30 pm to 11 pm

Open Date

8/25/2026

Closing Date

9/7/2026

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, cafeteria, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, lockers, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Confers with staff and building administration to assist with the coordination of activities for the purpose of ensuring the proper and efficient maintenance of assigned buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Informs students, teachers, and on-site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and concerns, and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
• 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.
• Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs a variety of maintenance and setup duties (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture/supplies/equipment, sort and dispose of waste/recyclables, setup chairs/tables, playground inspections, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating maintenance projects and providing adequate, attractive, and safe areas for assemblies and events.
• Performs job related, minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, light bulbs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g. opening/closing gates, raising flags, securing doors/windows, sweeping walkway, snow/ice removal, 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, time sheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to administration for action.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, tissues, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Requisitions equipment, supplies, and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, vandalism, alarms, bodily fluid clean up, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action and/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, windows, 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
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Experience

Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education

High School diploma or equivalent.

Clearances

Criminal Background Check required.