SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN 2025-2026

Substitute Custodian
Blue Springs School District
2025-2026 School year
 
Position Summary:

The job of Substitute Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing temporary and as needed support to the educational process with specific responsibilities for providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

• This Substitute Custodian reports to Building Principal.
• This is an “as needed” position and not eligible for benefits.
• The Substitute Custodian Pay Rate for this position is: $16.00 per hour.

 Essential Functions:

• Assists with site snow and ice removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Delivers a variety of items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Informs students and other site personnel for the purpose of providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g., halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g., strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer construction.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g., opening gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• Replenishes classroom and rest room supplies (e.g., paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors for the purpose of providing information, taking appropriate action, and/or directing to appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms, etc.) for the purpose of taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.

 Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit. 

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

Skills are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; adhering to safety practices; and usage of cell phone.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include methods of industrial cleaning; and safety practices and procedures.

Ability is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions.
 
Responsibility:
Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.
 
Work Environment:
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 0% sitting, 50% walking, and 50% standing. The job is performed under temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
 
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
 
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Experience: Job related experience is not required. Custodial Experience Preferred.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency: N/A

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer

6/23/2025