Custodial Worker Jobs in Missouri

2026-27 School Year

Flexible Hours Available

Purpose Statement

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

Essential Functions

• 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 rest room 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.

Other Functions

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

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

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. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a diversity of individuals; work with similar types of data; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; and meeting deadlines and schedules; working flexible hours; reliability; and communication with persons of diverse backgrounds/knowledge/skills.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; and operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units is often required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75% walking, and 20% standing. The job is performed under some temperature extremes and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience Job related experience is required

Education Equivalency High School diploma or equivalent

Required Testing Post Offer Employment Test (Physical Demands)

Continuing Educ. / Training None specified

Certificates Licenses None specified

Clearances Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance

FLSA Status Non Exempt