Substitute Custodian

St James School District R1; St. James (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

St James School District R1 in Saint James, Missouri seeks a Substitute Custodian to support daily cleaning operations across district facilities. You will perform custodial tasks, follow directions, and assist with facility maintenance as needed.

Starting Date: Immediately. This is a substitute position reporting to the Building and Grounds Director, with responsibilities including cleaning classrooms, corridors, and restrooms, and assisting with event setups when required.

Qualifications

• Must have physical ability to perform essential job functions.
• Skilled at cleaning and custodial responsibilities.
• Able to listen to and follow directions.
• Exhibits good communication skills.
• Maintains a professional appearance and positive relationships.
• Uses basic office technology (email, internet, computers).
• Provides students with a safe, attractive, clean learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings neat and clean at all times.
• Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture.
• Clean corridors daily.
• Disinfect toilets and sanitize fixtures daily.
• Wash windows inside/out as needed.
• Maintain floors in good condition.
• Clean whiteboards weekly.
• Report damages to Custodial Lead.
• Move furniture as required for activities.
• Set up spaces for events during the week/weekends.
• Work weekends as needed to meet district schedules.
• Assist with minor repairs and report major ones.
• Comply with waste disposal procedures.

Skills

Physical ability

Cleaning/custodial duties

Listening to directions

Communication skills

Professional appearance

Basic office technology

Safe learning environment

Job description

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Substitute Custodian

St James School District R1 St. James R-1 School District - Saint James, Missouri Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 4937126

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Jul 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

ST. JAMES R-I SCHOOL DISTRICT

CLASSIFIED POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title: Custodian

Qualifications:

• Possess the physical ability to perform the essential job functions
• Be skilled at cleaning and other custodial responsibilities
• Listen to and follow directions
• Exhibit good communication skills
• Maintain positive relationships and a professional appearance
• Use basic office technology such as email, internet, and computers
• Provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, develop, and play

Reports to: Building and Grounds Director

Performance Objectives :

• Keep building and premises neat and clean at all times
• Sweep classrooms daily and dust furniture
• Clean corridors each day
• Scrub, wash down, and disinfect toilet floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily
• Wash all windows on both the inside and outside as needed
• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation
• Clean all whiteboards at least once a week
• Report any damage to the school property to the Custodial Lead
• Move furniture and/or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Custodial Lead
• Organize special function setups such as games, dances, etc., during the week and on weekends
• Work modified schedule on weekends and when necessary to meet District events and facility schedules; must be approved by the Building and Grounds Director
• Make minor building repairs and report major repairs needed to the Lead Custodian
• Comply with local laws/procedures for storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked
• Must be able to go up and down stairs frequently, as well as regular bending and standing as needed in a daily shift
• Assist in major clean-up in summer, such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors, etc.
• Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate
• Attend meetings as scheduled by the Building and Grounds Director
• Complete requested paperwork, electronic forms, surveys, or training as requested
• Will work closely with and support the Custodial Lead who is under the direct supervision of the Building and Grounds Director
• Comply with federal, state, local, and Board of Education policies and regulations
• Other duties as assigned by the Custodial Lead and/or Building and Grounds Director

Position Type: Substitute

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Wes , DeLuca
• Central Office
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]