Head Custodian

Head Custodian (26-27 School Year)

Fort Osage FACILITIES DEPARTMENT - Independence, Missouri Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5901058
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 25, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Head Custodian

Placement into a building will be determined after the hire. Working hours are set as 7:30-3:30. This position oversees a night custodial crew as well.

8 hours / day; 245 work days with 11 paid holidays a year.

Purpose Statement

The job of Head Custodian is done for the purpose/s of 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; overseeing the preparation of facilities for classroom activities and campus events; overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments; and ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper and timely manner.

This job reports to the Custodial Supervisor, Dir. of Fac. And/or Principal

Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Consults with administrative personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
• Distributes a variety of items (e.g. custodial supplies and equipment, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating materials to custodial staff and/or storage locations.
• Evaluates assigned personnel for the purpose of ensuring that standards are achieved and performance is maximized.
• Inspects facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
• Maintains a variety of records,equipment and supplies (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, work related reports, time records, inventory of tools, supply requisitions, work orders, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunch room, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Operates and performs routine maintenance on a variety of machines and equipment (e.g. unit ventilators, cans, etc.) for the purpose of completing maintenance duties in a safe and timely manner.
• Oversees assigned custodial personnel for the purpose of ensuring functions are performed efficiently in compliance with site requirements and established standards.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings, and seminars for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Performs minor, job related, custodial, electrical, hardware, building structure and plumbing maintenance and repairs for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and completing maintenance duties in a safe and timely manner.
• 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.
• Requisition s equipment, supplies and materials for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and completing jobs efficiently.
• 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.
• 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.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.
• Trains assigned personnel for the purpose of developing professional trade and safety awareness skills.
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