Custodian

Hickman Mills C-1 Public Schools•Kansas City, MO

43d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently accepting applications for custodians in the district. If interested please complete and submit an application. This position is classified as an Extreme Weather Day Critical Position. This position would be expected to report on days when the district is closed and 12 month staff have been instructed to not report. Successful candidate must pass an extensive background check through the Missouri Highway Patrol, the FBI, and the Division of Family Services.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
Be able to read, write, and understand instructions written in English in order to effectively carry out responsibilities
Have experience as a custodian and possess a good working knowledge of custodial cleaning methods and procedures
Ability to work a full eight (8) hour work period without excessive fatigue
Must be able to furnish references on ability, character and morals
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with administrators, district staff, teachers, students and general public, dealing with all individuals with courtesy, tact, good judgment and good customer service skills
Dependable, reliable, prompt, well groomed and flexible
Successful candidate must pass an extensive background check through the Missouri Highway Patrol, the FBI, and the Division of Family Services.

Nice To Haves

Experience in minor repairs and maintenance tasks is desired

Responsibilities

Dust mopping daily
Wet mopping daily
Stair climbing daily
Kneeling frequently
Overhead work frequently
Ladder climbing frequently
Bending daily
Lifting up to 50 lbs
Push/pull up to 50 lbs
Have knowledge necessary to cope with any emergencies that may arise; in case of damage, make minor repairs until the maintenance department can make the necessary repairs
Note the location of all fire extinguishers, emergency cut-off valves, reset buttons, switches and breakers for all utilities, furnaces, circulating pumps, etc.
Maintain a current emergency telephone number listing of fire department, police department, utility companies and maintenance personnel to contact when necessary