Evening Custodian - Facilities Maintenance and Operations; Richardson Elementary

Evening Custodian - Facilities Maintenance and Operations (Richardson Elementary)

Lees Summit R-7 School District MAINTENANCE and OPERATIONS - LEES SUMMIT, Missouri Open in Google Maps

2026-27 School Year

244 days/year

8hrs/day

Evening Custodian: 4pm-12:30am

Purpose Statement

The job of Custodian is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at an assigned site or area; 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; 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 Immediate Supervisor

• 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.
• Disinfects required surfaces and fixtures (e.g. urinals, toilets, lavatories, partitions, wastebaskets, trash cans, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining District 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.
• Monitors students and staff in and around work areas (e.g. halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Participates in unit meetings and trainings for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions.
• 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.
• Performs minor maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture, and fixtures (e.g. changes vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs summer maintenance and cleaning (e.g. stripping and waxing floors; cleaning carpets; cleaning, repairing, and moving furniture; etc.) for the purpose of preparing facilities for the school year.
• Prepares the site for daily operations (e.g. opening gates, raising flags, sweeping and/or salting walkways, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard‑free.
• Prepares written materials (e.g. supply requisitions, safety inspections, work orders, inventory records, timesheets, etc.) for the purpose of documenting activities and/or relating activities to supervisor for action.
• Replenishes classroom and restroom supplies (e.g. paper towels, toilet paper, 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.
• 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.
• Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, gates, alarms, lights, etc.) for the purpose of minimizing property damage, equipment loss and/or potential liability.
• Supports other site maintenance staff (e.g. grounds, trades, event custodians, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities in a safe and timely manner.
• Transports a variety of tools, equipment, supplies, etc. for the purpose of ensuring the availability of materials required at the job site.

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