What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head Custodian position at Warrensburg School District?
- Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day.
- Cleans assigned areas of the building.
- Checks to ensure that all exit doors are not blocked and all panic devices are working properly during the hours of building occupancy. Building security may dictate that some doors remain locked from the outside. Ensures these doors can be opened from the inside without a key.
- Makes minor building repairs as directed by the building administrator and/or the Director of Housekeeping.
- Reports emergency repairs needed promptly to the building administrator and the director of maintenance.
- Reports needed routine repairs to maintenance through work order process.
- Reports any damage to school property to the building administrator, Director of Housekeeping, and Director of Maintenance.
- Remains on the school premises during scheduled hours, and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and attendance is required by the Director of Housekeeping or building administrator.
- Reports needed supplies, equipment, and replacements to the Director of Housekeeping.
- Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.
- Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and safe disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
- Assists with building recycling program.
- Maintains building asbestos awareness publications.
- Maintains building material safety data sheet (MSDS) file.
- Participates in training programs as provided or requested by the district.
- Completes all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Housekeeping.
- Follows policies and procedures of the school district.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with students
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with staff.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with administrators/supervisors.
- Demonstrates positive interpersonal relationships with parents/community.
- Conducts self at all times as a representative of the school.
JobID: 2740
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Date Posted:
10/13/2025
10/13/2025
Location:
Central Office
Central Office
Date Available:
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
Position:
Head Custodian
To Whom Responsible:
Director of Housekeeping
For Whom/What Responsible:
Custodial care of the assigned building and grounds.
Qualifications:
Degree – High school graduate or equivalent. Computer knowledge.
Preferred Experience
Demonstrates knowledge and ability to perform custodial care of facilities; demonstrates oral and written communication skills for custodial tasks.
Primary Responsibilities
To provide a safe, comfortable, clean, attractive, and efficient learning facility. Onsite leader of the custodial staff assigned to specific buildings.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
PERFORMANCE
INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
A custodian is employed for 52 weeks per year. Compensation is according to the support staff salary schedule as established by the board of education; duty hours are stipulated on individual letters of intent. All other employee benefits are as provided for full-time or part-time support staff employees, depending on FTE assignment.
EVALUATION
Performance of this position will be evaluated by the Director of Housekeeping according to board policies and adopted procedures for support staff members.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Please apply on line at www.warrensburgr6.orgWarrensburg R-VI Schools
PO Box 638
Warrensburg, Missouri 64093
(660)747-7823
The Warrensburg R-VI District is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or deny services on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, handicapping condition, marital status, national origin, parental status, race, religion, participation in constitutionally protected activities, or veteran status. Any questions regarding Title IX, Section 504, the Family Medical Leave Act, or the Americans with Disabilities Act should be directed to an assistant superintendent of the Warrensburg district at the above address and telephone number. If special needs exist as addressed in the Americans with Disabilities Act which require this publication in an alternative format, the district may be contacted at the above address. Reasonable efforts will be made to accommodate these special needs.
