Custodial Sub - Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Custodial Sub - Facilities Maintenance and Operations

Lees Summit R-7 School District MAINTENANCE and OPERATIONS - LEES SUMMIT, Missouri

2026-27 School Year

Flexible Hours Available

The job of Custodian-Substitute was established for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned areas or teaming with other custodians to perform scheduled periodic custodial tasks and ensure activity support. Custodian – Substitute means the individual is employed on day‑by‑day basis at the discretion of the employer with no guarantee of a set number of hours or days to be worked in a given week, month, or year.

This job reports to Crew Leader, Building Manager, Assistant Custodial Supervisor, District Custodial Supervisor, Assistant Director of Operations, and/or Director of Facilities Services.

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. sweeps, mops, and/or vacuums floors; dusts and cleans offices, classrooms, and other work areas; strips, restores, and polishes floors as scheduled; collects and removes waste; washes walls, windows, and doors; etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment.
• Communicates with permanent employees regarding a variety of issues (e.g. location of supplies, standard practices, clarification of local practices, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring District goals and standards are maintained.
• Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures (e.g. restrooms, urinals, toilets, lavatories, partitions, waste baskets, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District cleaning and sanitation standards.
• Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuums, mops, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of custodial items required to properly maintain facilities.
• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs a variety of building emergency procedures as needed (e.g. snow removal plan, fire evacuation plan, emergency weather plan, lock‑down plan, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring that emergency procedures are in order, alarm systems are operational, and/or established procedures are followed effectively.
• Prepares a written substitute custodial report and leaves it at the designated location for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities for building manager's review.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, soap, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring adequate quantities for daily use.
• 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.
• Secures interior and exterior doors for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss, and/or potential liability.
• Works at all District sites.

• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; and to safety practices.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi‑step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: methods of industrial cleaning including floor and carpet; basic tools for minor repairs; and safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities and/or meetings; gather and/or collate data; and use job‑related equipment.…