School Custodian (Evening Shift)

Odessa R-VII School District; Odessa (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Odessa R-VII School District is seeking an Evening Shift Custodian (2:30 - 11:00 pm) to perform cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. Under supervision, you will ensure the building is secure, maintain equipment, and assist students, staff and visitors as needed.

The role requires ability to read and follow work orders, communicate in English, and work with others to keep facilities safe and clean.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience in building/cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Must have or arrange own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and custodial work in school buildings.
• Secure building at end of shift to ensure safety.
• Clean floors, restrooms, offices and common areas per standards.
• Deliver supplies and assist in janitorial tasks as needed.
• Assist with event setup and teardown in classrooms and meeting spaces.

Skills

Follow orders

English fluency

Describe problems

Cooperative relationships

Math operations

Weather resilience

Ladder safety

Standard procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Floor cleaning machines

Snow removal equipment

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Job Title

School Custodian (Evening Shift 2:30 - 11:00 pm)

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal and Director of Maintenance, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general custodial work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at the end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms as required.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
• Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
  Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
  

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Salary

Per Odessa R-VII District Classified Hourly Salary Schedule

Benefits Package

Contact

Robbie Shepherd, Odessa High School Principal
[e-mail]
816-633-5533