Head Custodian - Prairie Elementary School

Prairie Elementary School; Haysville (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prairie Elementary School in Haysville, KS is seeking a Head Custodian. The position supports daily building operations, housekeeping, grounds maintenance, and setup for activities.

Starting date is immediate, with full-time employment and competitive hourly pay. The role requires a high school diploma and the ability to work independently, with experience in custodial duties and adherence to TB testing requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand chemical hazards.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Experience preferred in custodial and housekeeping.
• Must read, write and comprehend written and oral communications.
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department (after employment offer).

Responsibilities

• Perform housekeeping duties including sweeping, dusting, stripping, scrubbing, mopping, polishing, waxing, buffing and vacuuming in hallways, stairs, classrooms and offices; manage trash; assist with periodic or emergency classroom cleaning to ensure a clean, safe school environment.
• Perform grounds keeping duties including snow/ice removal from sidewalks and entrances where feasible and assist in cleanup of debris to maintain a safe environment for students and staff.
• Assist with moving, setting up and storing audiovisual and classroom equipment and curriculum materials to prepare for activities.
• Move, haul and rearrange furniture as revisions are made to keep facilities ready for regular and special activities.
• Open, close and secure the building each school day for safety.
• Communicate directions to other custodians to ensure efficiency.
• Assist in evaluating and improving the performance of other custodians; inventory and order custodial supplies.
• Daily communication with principals regarding custodial duties and building needs; maintain confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned to ensure efficient operations.

Skills

Ability to understand chemical

Ability to work independently

Read/write comprehension

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Head Custodian - Prairie Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5986357

Application Deadline: Dec 18, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Nov 09, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

USD 261 EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT STAFF POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: HEAD CUSTODIAN

SUPERVISOR: Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor and/or Principal

PAYMENT RATE: According to Educational Support Staff Salary Schedule

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or
• Ability to understand chemical
• Ability to work independently without
• Experience desired in custodial and housekeeping
• Must be able to read, write and comprehend written and oral
• Maintain current TB testing as required by Health Department (after employment offer is made).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Perform housekeeping duties which shall include but not be limited to the following: sweep, dust, strip, scrub, mop, polish, wax, buff, and vacuum, hallways, stairs, classrooms and offices; empty all inside and outside trash containers, assist with periodic or emergency classroom clean-up duties for the purpose of providing a clean, safe, and healthy school environment.
• Perform grounds keeping duties which shall include but not be limited to the following: (a) clean snow and ice from the sidewalks and entrances when feasible;(b) assist in the clean-up or removal of dangerous or unsightly debris from grounds to provide a safe environment for students and staff members.
• Assist with moving, setting up and storage of audio visual, classroom equipment, and/or curriculum materials (ex: classroom furnishings, furniture within the buildings, etc.) to ensure that the facility is ready for any regular and/or special activities.
• Assist by moving, hauling and rearranging furniture as classroom or building revisions are made to ensure that the facility is ready for any regular and/or special
• Open, close, and secure the building each school day to ensure a safe and secure learning environment.
• Communicate directions to other school custodians to ensure efficient
• Assist Principal and/or Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor to evaluate and improve where necessary the job performance of other school custodians.
• Inventory custodial supplies to account for district
• Order needed custodial supplies by calling the Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor to maintain custodial support.
• Communicate daily with the principals regarding custodial duties to respond to building needs.
• Communicate regularly with Custodial/Maintenance Supervisor to receive instructions and/or support.
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality regarding student and staff information in order to remain in compliance with legal requirements and to maintain a professional work environment
• Perform other duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

• Manage job requirements with physical mobility to move from place to place (walking, standing, stooping, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling, turning, reaching, climbing, balancing, lift up to 60 pounds on a daily basis), and use large, heavy
• Must work in and around dust, fumes and
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round in a variety of

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

At will

PERFORMANCE REVIEW

Performance effectiveness evaluated in accordance with Kansas Statutes and Board of Education Policy.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $15.95 Per Hour

Contact Information

• B.J. Knudson , Director of Operations
• Service Center
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]