Head Custodian II (Evening)
Parkway Schools · Chesterfield, MO · 1 mo ago
ManagementInternship
Benefits
- Full coverage health, dental, & vision benefits included, with a second plan available at a shared cost
- Pension plan with 6.86% employer match
- 403(b) and 457 plans with immediate participation
- Employer‑paid life insurance
- Generous vacation, holiday, sick and personal leave time
- Great work environment in a West County location
- Promotional opportunities
Location & Schedule
Location: Central Middle School
Position: Year‑round (12 months); 8‑hour shift
Status: Non‑Exempt
Hours: 2:30 pm to 11 pm
Open Date: 7/28/2026
Closing Date: 9/24/2026
Essential Functions
- Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, cafeteria, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, lockers, etc.) to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
- Confers with staff and building administration to coordinate activities ensuring proper and efficient maintenance of assigned buildings, facilities, and grounds.
- Informs students, teachers, and on‑site personnel about activities, safety issues, concerns, and proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
- Inspects facilities to ensure safe operations, attractive condition, and to identify necessary repairs.
- Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops) to ensure availability of custodial items.
- Oversees facility maintenance activities and assigned custodial personnel to ensure efficient performance in compliance with site requirements and standards.
- Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars to convey and gather information required for job functions.
- Performs a variety of maintenance and setup duties (e.g., strip/wax floors, move furniture/supplies/equipment, sort and dispose of waste/recyclables, set up chairs/tables, playground inspections) to support maintenance projects and provide safe, attractive areas for assemblies and events.
- Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g., change vacuum belts, bags, light bulbs) to ensure proper functioning.
- Prepares site for daily operations (e.g., opening/closing gates, raising flags, securing doors/windows, sweeping walkways, snow/ice removal) to keep facilities operational and hazard‑free.
- Prepares written materials (e.g., supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, time sheets) to document activities and communicate with administration.
- Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g., paper towels, soap, tissues) to ensure adequate quantities for daily use.
- Requisitions equipment, supplies, and materials to maintain availability of required items and complete jobs efficiently.
- Responds to immediate safety or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, vandalism, alarms, bodily fluid cleanup) by taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel.
- Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and visitors to provide information, take appropriate action, or direct them to the proper personnel.
- Secures facilities and grounds (e.g., doors, gates, windows, alarms, lights) to minimize property damage, equipment loss, and potential liability.
- Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g., grounds, trades) to complete site custodial activities.
- Performs other related duties as assigned to ensure efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Experience
Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.
Education
High School diploma or equivalent.
Clearances
Criminal Background Check required.