Custodian - Day Shift

Location: Early Childhood Center – West County, year-round (12-month), non-exempt position.

Pay

Starting at $17.00 per hour, with higher rates based on verifiable experience.

Schedule

8-hour shift, Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Benefits

• Full coverage health, dental, and vision benefits included; a second plan available at a shared cost
• Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
• 403(b) and 457 retirement plans with immediate participation
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Generous vacation, holiday, sick, and personal leave time
• Promotional opportunities

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (classrooms, offices, cafeteria, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, lockers, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Confers with building administration to coordinate activities ensuring proper and efficient maintenance of assigned buildings, facilities, and grounds.
• Informs students, teachers, and on-site personnel regarding activities, safety issues, concerns, and proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Participates in unit meetings, in-service training, and workshops to gather information required to perform job functions.
• Performs maintenance and setup duties (strip/wax floors, move furniture/supplies/equipment, sort and dispose of waste/recyclables, set up chairs/tables, inspect playgrounds, etc.) to complete and facilitate maintenance projects and provide safe areas for assemblies and events.
• Prepares site for daily operations (open/close gates, raise flags, secure doors/windows, sweep walkways, remove snow/ice, etc.) to ensure facilities are operational and hazard-free.
• Assists students and pedestrians crossing streets, as needed, to ensure visibility and safety.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (paper towels, soap, tissues, etc.) to ensure adequate quantities for daily use.
• Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns (facility damage, vandalism, alarms, bodily fluid cleanup, etc.) by taking appropriate action and/or notifying personnel for resolution.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and visitors to provide information, take action, or direct to appropriate personnel.
• Secures facilities and grounds (doors, gates, windows, alarms, lights, etc.) to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (grounds, trades, etc.) to complete custodial activities.
• Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Job-related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
• Criminal background check required.