A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Custodian II - Ballwin Elementary
Rockwood R-6 School District
Ballwin Elementary - Ballwin, Missouri This job is also posted in Rockwood R-6 School District
Job Details
Job ID:
5882007
Application Deadline:
Posted until filled
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
$ 16.90 per hour, 8 hours per day with a 260-day calendar Standard Benefit Package begins on first date of employment.
Benefits include Paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Retirement through the Public Educational Employer Retirement System (PEERS) of Missouri, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, Sick, Personal and Vacation time compensation, 12 paid holidays and uniforms provided.
Position Schedule:
2:30 PM - 11:00 PM
This institution is an equal opportunity provider.
INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH THEIR INTERNAL TRANSFER APPLICATION BY THE INTERNAL CLOSING DATE TO BE CONSIDERED FOR AN INTERVIEW.
Internal closing date is August 18, 2026.
POSITION TITLE
Custodian II - Day Shift
STATUS:
Full Time, 12-month, 40-hour work week
FLSA STATUS
Exempt
x
Non-Exempt
REPORTS TO
Custodial Supervisor
HUMAN RESOURCES
x
Approved
Not Approved
POSITION SUMMARY
Supports the mission of the school district by providing a safe and clean learning environment for students. Performs moderately complex cleaning tasks at school sites, per safe procedures and scheduled frequencies as directed.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Be prepared to assist in preparing reports on work-related injuries with the Head/Lead Custodian as soon as possible after the incident, to include securing the names of witnesses and other pertinent data
Clean all surfaces, equipment and furniture in classrooms using appropriate supplies and equipment
Clean and disinfect restrooms
Clean up after breakfast and lunch shifts
Climb ladders as needed; up to six (6) feet
Delivery of packages and other materials as needed
Facilitate school functions by setting up and cleaning, utilizing safe work practices
Keep the building locked and secured
Monitor halls and grounds and pick up debris
Prepare and finish/refinish hard floors per established procedures when directed
Provide general upkeep and cleanliness of the outside of the building, typically from curb line in to building
Read caution labels and mix chemicals in accordance with manufacturer directions
Remove snow and ice from exterior walks as required, ensuring safe pathways to school
Report work-periods using the current time keeping system and other appropriate paperwork to Head/Lead Custodian
Responsible for sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming various floor surfaces with manual and mechanical equipment
Support the staff of the building with whatever custodial related tasks are needed
Perform other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND ABILIITIES
Ability to climb ladders; up to six (6) feet
Ability to evaluate and solve problems in the absence of supervisor.
Ability to execute defined work assignments
Ability to perform necessary cleaning procedures to complete assigned duties throughout assigned location
Ability to recognize common safety and health hazards
Ability to stoop, bend, twist, lift and move equipment and supplies, including lifting up to 50 pounds on occasion and 20-30 pounds repetitively
Ability to understand and know how to use supplies and equipment via material safety data sheets
Ability to wear job-appropriate personal protective equipment
Possess interpersonal skills that enable the employee to interact with children, staff, parents, and supervisors in a professional and courteous manner
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or GED is preferred
Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and supplies, including precautions for use
Math skills sufficient to handle manufacturers' label instructions for dilution of chemicals used in cleaning
EQUIPMENT USED
Propane burnisher, propane stripper, tail vacuum, backpack vacuum, upright vacuum, carpet extractor, restroom machines (Kaivac, Compass), snow blower, tractor, carpet spotter machines, flat cart, two wheeler, trash truck, auto scrubber, ride on scrubber, pallet jack, power washer, mop and mop bucket, curb sweeper, gas/electric blower, side by side, salt spreader, wet/dry vacuum, hand power tools, dust mop, pan and broom, spray bottles, micro fiber, hand tools, snow shovel, putty knife, razor blades, pump sprayer, micro duster, toilet brush, ladders, chemical dispenser
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Within assigned building(s)
Outside of school buildings, including in inclement weather
Must be flexible, able to report to various school sites and when necessary, various shifts or days of the week, including weekends
This position is very active and requires the physical ability to enable standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, climbing, sitting, talking, hearing, twisting, reaching, and lifting throughout each shift
Position Type:
Full-Time
Salary:
$16.90 Per Hour
Job Requirements
Citizenship, residency or work visa required