PCMS Daytime Custodian

Pittsburg Community Middle School - PCMS; Pittsburg (KS); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Pittsburg Community Middle School - PCMS in Pittsburg, Kansas is seeking a Daytime Custodian to maintain cleanliness across classrooms, gym, hallways, and common areas. The role requires working with cleaning chemicals and coordinating with fellow custodians while adhering to district standards.

Shifts run 8:00 am to 4:30 pm with a 30-minute lunch; candidates must pass pre-employment requirements. The district supports a safe, clean school environment and values dependable team players.

Qualifications

• Educational Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: Basic knowledge of custodial duties; Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Skills required: Patience/Flexible, Multi-task oriented, Adaptable and dependable, Desire to continue career improvement.
• General Expectations: Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers; Follow instructions; Communicate effectively with the school district community.

Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment and machinery appropriately as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) at all times.
• Ensure that classrooms, student gathering areas, and office areas are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Ensure that corridors and restrooms are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Maintain all floor surfaces according to district specifications.
• Open and close building on school days.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
• Make minor building repairs, and promptly report major repair needs.

Skills

Patience/Flexible

Multi-task oriented

Adaptable and dependable

Desire to continue career improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

PCMS Daytime Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5948344
Application Deadline: Oct 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 02, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

This position will require applicants to work all duties associated with cleanliness and upkeep of the PCMS building including but not limited to: bathrooms, classrooms, hallways, stairwells, gymnasiums, and areas around the school. Applicants must be able to work independently and as a team member with other custodial staff. Applicants must also work with cleaning chemicals and particpate in trainings on how to properly use said chemicals. The hours ar 8am-4:30pm which includes a one half hour lunch. Primary duties will include cleaning of our main gym area including locker rooms, our kitchen and lunch room areas, stairwells, and any other duties needed during the time frame. Set up and tear down of sports activities may also be required as well. All applicants must pass and complete the pre-employment requirements set by the district before they can be allowed to work. Summer hours and large holiday working hours will be adjusted so the team of custodians can deep clean areas of need.

QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

• Basic knowledge of custodial duties.
• Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities.

Skills required

• Patience/Flexible
• Multi-task oriented
• Adaptable and dependable
• Desire to continue career improvement

General Expectations

• Ability to work cooperatively with supervisors and co-workers
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to perform responsibilities without necessity of close supervision
• Ability to effectively communicate with the school district community
• Ability to meet attendance standards to perform the essential functions of the job
• Ability to maintain a generally positive attitude

Functions and Responsibilities

Basic

• Support the philosophy and mission of USD 250.
• Support the value of education.
• Comply with the privacy rights of students.
• Safeguard confidential and/or sensitive information.
• Communicate effectively with all the members of the school district and community.
• Provide excellence in customer service both internally and externally.
• Maintain accurate filing systems.
• Ensure that all activities conform to district, state, and federal guidelines.
• React to change productively.
• Keep abreast of new information, innovative ideas and techniques.

Specific Responsibilities

• Operate all equipment and machinery appropriately as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) at all times.
• Ensure that classrooms, student gathering areas, and office areas are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Ensure that corridors and restrooms are cleaned daily according to district specifications.
• Maintain all floor surfaces according to district specifications.
• Maintain grounds around the building.
• Open and close building on school days.
• Raise the United States and the Kansas flags before school commences and take them down after school closing.
• Check emergency lights and fire extinguishers, fills in the date and initials the tag.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off (except as necessary for safety reasons) at the close of each school day.
• Report immediately to the Principal any unauthorized persons in the building.
• Report immediately damaged school property to the Principal and the Maintenance Director.
• Move furniture or equipment within buildings as required.
• Maintain mechanical equipment as directed.
• Make minor building repairs, and promptly report major repair needs to the Director of Maintenance.

Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions

• Must be able to pass Physical Capacity Test with required score for this position.
• Level 4 – Heavy Work
  • Exerting 50-100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 25-50 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10-20 pounds of force constantly.
• Extended periods of sitting and/or standing.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced, multi-faceted work environment.
• Requires prolonged sitting or standing.
• Frequent stooping, bending, reaching, kneeling, crawling and turning.
• Requires climbing and balancing.
• Requires lifting, moving and carrying items up to 50 lbs.
• Must work indoors and outdoors year-round.
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments.
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors.

**This posting will remain open until filled.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $14.25 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Chris King , Assistant Principal/Activities Director
• Pittsburg Community Middle School - PCMS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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