Custodian 2025-2026

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Riverview Gardens School District scholars, educators and parents continue to strive to be a community of dynamic learners and leaders with a commitment to demonstrating social and civic responsibility. RGSD is committed to supporting the academic, social and emotional needs of all scholars by offering a wide range of learning opportunities, extra-curricular activities, resources and specialized programs.

RGSD is home to 13 schools, which serve approximately 5,300 students. Committed to providing excellent programs from early childhood education through high school.

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RGSD is dedicated to regaining full accreditation under the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE). Riverview Gardens is currently working in collaboration with educational institutions and community partners to support the needs of children.

Interested candidates should have a heart for educating and a willingness to collaborate to help achieve and maintain educational excellence. Ideal candidates are willing to advocate for scholars and educational equity. Join our Ramily!

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SUMMARY: Reports to the building's head custodian or his/her designee and is responsible for performing custodial tasks in accordance with standard practices of the institutional housekeeping trades. Will observe and abide by the policies adopted by the Special Administrative Board and the rules and regulations of the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs custodial duties including using regular and mechanical equipment; cleaning; dust mopping; vacuuming; scrubbing floors, walls, and ceilings; replacing lamps; maintaining building grounds, including removing snow, as needed.
• Performs custodial tasks in accordance with standard practices of the institutional housekeeping trades.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each of the above noted essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Graduate of a general or technical high school, or equivalent.
• Some experience in general institutional housekeeping or any equivalent combination of training or experience preferred.
• Ability to work well in supervised and unsupervised situations.
• Ability to work cooperatively at various sites and locations.
• Ability to climb ladder to inspect and replace light bulbs and ceiling tiles.
• Ability to lift, carry and store all normal custodial supplies up to 50 pounds independently.
• Ability to be on your feet 7 out of 8 hours per day.
• Ability to inspect and read work orders.
• Ability to operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet shampooer, vacuum cleaner, and small power and hand tools.
• Perform custodial and related duties in a conscientious, safe manner
• Successful completion of background check by Human Resources.
  
  

Physical Demands

• Exerts 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or
• Exerts 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer.
• Sufficient vision to read printed material, see distant objects with clarity, and identify and distinguish objects.
• Sufficient hearing to hear conversations in person and on the telephone, and hear sounds clearly up to 20 feet.
• Ability to speak in an understandable voice with sufficient volume to be heard in normal conversation and on the telephone, and in addressing groups.
• Requires occasional or frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, and reaching for extended periods of time.
• The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and is generally a hazard free environment.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the school and other facilities as needed.
  
  

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

Year: 12 Months

Salary: Based on the District Custodial Salary Schedule