2025-2026 Custodian (Part-time) (Immediate Opening) - Custodial Services

Springfield Public Schools•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events; and completing assignments in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

Requirements

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is required.
Must pass a Pre-Employment Proficiency Test.
Must pass a Criminal Background Clearance, the results of which must be satisfactory to the District, required.
Must pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Knowledge of basic math, including calculations using fractions, percentages, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions.
Knowledge based competencies required to perform the functions of the job include products and materials used in a school setting.
Skill to perform multiple, technical tasks with a need to routinely upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions.
Skill based competencies required to perform the functions of the job, including operating equipment and materials used in industrial maintenance; adhering to safety practices; preparing and maintaining accurate records.
Ability to read technical information and compose a variety of documents.
Ability to analyze situations to define issues and draw conclusions.
Ability to work with others under a wide variety of circumstances; working with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using defined methods.
Ability to work with a significant diversity of individuals and/or groups; work with data of widely varied types and/or purposes; and utilize job-related equipment.
Ability to analyze issues and create action plans.
Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
Ability to apply critical thinking/problem solving to improve work processes.
Ability to adhere to safety practices; meet deadlines and schedules; work under time constraints; and communicate with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds thereby maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive learning environment.
Consult with administrative and other custodial personnel for the purpose of planning, prioritizing, and scheduling custodial activities and achieving site maintenance objectives.
Informs students and other site personnel by providing information and direction regarding activities, safety issues, and/or proper maintenance of facilities and equipment.
Inspect facilities to ensure the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in an attractive and clean condition, identifying necessary repairs to facilities and/or equipment, etc.
Maintain supplies and equipment to ensure the availability of custodial items required for properly maintained facilities.
Monitor students and staff in and around work areas to help prevent injuries and ensuring site safety.
Participate in meetings, workshops, and trainings as may be requested.
Perform snow removal to ensure access and safety to site.
Perform minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures to ensure proper functionality and usability of items and facilities.
Prepare various written materials for the purpose of documenting activities and/or identifying activities to appropriate personnel for review and/or action.
Replenish classroom and rest room supplies.
Requisition equipment, supplies and materials maintaining availability of required items to perform job functions.
Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns by taking appropriate action or notifying appropriate personnel for resolution.
Support other site maintenance staff.
Perform other related duties as required/assigned.