Custodian II - Ballwin Elementary

$ 16.90 per hour, 8 hours per day with a 260-day calendar 

Standard Benefit Package begins on first date of employment.

Benefits include Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement through the Public Educational Employer Retirement System (PEERS) of Missouri, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Sick, Personal and Vacation time compensation, 12 paid holidays and uniforms provided.

Position Schedule: 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR INTERNAL TRANSFER  APPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW. Internal closing date is August 18, 2026.

POSITION SUMMARY:    Supports the mission of the school district by providing a safe and clean learning environment for students.  Performs moderately complex cleaning tasks at school sites, per safe procedures and scheduled frequencies as directed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Be prepared to assist in preparing reports on work-related injuries with the Head/Lead Custodian as soon as possible after the incident, to include securing the names of witnesses and other pertinent data
• Clean all surfaces, equipment and furniture in classrooms using appropriate supplies and equipment
• Clean and disinfect restrooms
• Clean up after breakfast and lunch shifts
• Climb ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet
• Delivery of packages and other materials as needed
• Facilitate school functions by setting up and cleaning, utilizing safe work practices
• Keep the building locked and secured
• Monitor halls and grounds and pick up debris
• Prepare and finish/refinish hard floors per established procedures when directed
• Provide general upkeep and cleanliness of the outside of the building, typically from curb line in to building
• Read caution labels and mix chemicals in accordance with manufacturer directions
• Remove snow and ice from exterior walks as required, ensuring safe pathways to school
• Report work-periods using the current time keeping system and other appropriate paperwork to Head/Lead Custodian
• Responsible for sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming various floor surfaces with manual and mechanical equipment
• Support the staff of the building with whatever custodial related tasks are needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILIITIES: 

• Ability to climb ladders; up to six (6) feet
• Ability to evaluate and solve problems in the absence of supervisor.
• Ability to execute defined work assignments
• Ability to perform necessary cleaning procedures to complete assigned duties throughout assigned location
• Ability to recognize common safety and health hazards
• Ability to stoop, bend, twist, lift and move equipment and supplies, including lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion and 20-30 pounds repetitively
• Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via material safety data sheets
• Ability to wear job-appropriate personal protective equipment
• Possess interpersonal skills that enable the employee to interact with children, staff, parents, and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner

BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 

• High school diploma or GED is preferred
• Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies, including precautions for use
• Math skills sufficient to handle manufacturers' label instructions for dilution of chemicals used in cleaning

EQUIPMENT USED: 

• Propane burnisher, propane stripper, tail vacuum, backpack vacuum, upright vacuum, carpet extractor, restroom machines (Kaivac, Compass), snow blower, tractor, carpet spotter machines, flat cart, two wheeler, trash truck, auto scrubber, ride on scrubber, pallet jack, power washer, mop and mop bucket, curb sweeper, gas/electric blower, side by side, salt spreader, wet/dry vacuum, hand power tools, dust mop, pan and broom, spray bottles, micro fiber, hand tools, snow shovel, putty knife, razor blades, pump sprayer, micro duster, toilet brush, ladders, chemical dispenser

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Within assigned building(s)
• Outside of school buildings, including in inclement weather
• Must be flexible, able to report to various school sites and when necessary, various shifts or days of the week, including weekends
• This position is very active and requires the physical ability to enable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, sitting, talking, hearing, twisting, reaching, and lifting throughout each shift