Custodian Grounds Day

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian - Day

Date Posted:
6/4/2025

Location:
Blue Springs High School

&nbsp&nbsp Day Grounds Custodian
Blue Springs School District
2024-25 school year

Position Summary:

The job of Custodian - Day is done for the purpose/s of providing custodial services at assigned site; ensuring an attractive, sanitary, and safe environment for students, staff, and visitors; performing a variety of special cleaning operations; and assisting in preparing facilities for classroom activities and campus events.

• This job reports to the Building Principal
• This position is a Full Time (260 day, 8 hrs./day) benefits eligible position.
• The salary range for this position is: $39,854 - $52,334. Salary will be commensurate with years of experience in full time parallel positions.

Essential Functions:

• This position is mostly working outside all year round.
• Assists with site snow removal for the purpose of ensuring access and safety.
• Attends and actively participates in unit meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. (e.g., custodial professional development, district's safety program, etc.) for the purpose of gathering information required to perform job functions.
• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g., classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe, and attractive learning environment.
• Delivers and receives a variety of items (e.g., supplies, mail, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties within site.
• Identifies the locations of all major utilities and shut off valves (e.g., gas, water [domestic and fire sprinklers], and electricity, etc.) for the purpose of emergency situations.
• Monitors students, parents, visitors, and staff in and around work areas (e.g., bus/car duty, halls, multipurpose rooms, lunchroom, restrooms, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of preventing injuries and ensuring site safety.
• Performs mowing and maintaining grounds for the purpose of a safe and attractive environment.
• Performs maintenance of RTU HVAC which requires climbing a ladder at least twice a year for the purpose of ensuring a clean and safe learning environment.
• Performs preventative maintenance, minor repairs, and maintaining records on operational and maintenance activities. (e.g., electrical/plumbing, custodial equipment, grounds equipment, building structure and hardware, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring a safe and attractive environment.
• Performs ongoing site maintenance (e.g., strip/wax floors, buffing floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of facility upkeep, safety, and an effective learning environment.
• Prepares by learning school emergency procedures (e.g., fire, tornado, lockdown, or security issues, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the safety of our students, staff, and community members.
• Prepares site for daily operations (e.g., opening doors/gates, raising flags, sweeping walkway, cafeteria programs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring facilities are operational and hazard free.
• 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.
• Responds to inquiries from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors (e.g., obtaining and setting up needed equipment, directions, assist with parking, etc.) 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, etc.) for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Other Functions:

• Performs other related duties as assigned (e.g., inventory of custodial/maintenance supplies and equipment, etc.) 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 multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial maintenance including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc.; and adhering to safety practices; assembling and/or repairing office and classroom equipment; inspecting buildings and/or grounds; inspecting equipment; cleaning, handling and disposing of hazardous materials.

Knowledge is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include methods of industrial cleaning; safety practices and procedures; health standards and hazards; job-related equipment; school safety and security practices; job-related codes/laws/rules/regulations/policies.

Ability is required to schedule activities, 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 a variety of processes. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data requires following prescribed guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adapting to changing work priorities; communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; working as part of a team; working with constant interruptions; being available on-call; maintaining confidentiality; analyzing issues and determining appropriate course of action; organizing tasks; setting priorities.

Responsibility:
Responsibilities include working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organizations services.

Working 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, 50% walking, and 45% 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 desired.
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Equivalency:

Background Check:
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to the Blue Springs School District. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Equal Opportunity Employer Required Testing Post Offer Employment Test (Physical Demands) Certificates and Licenses None Continuing Education/Training Internal Professional Development Clearances Criminal Background Check, Child Abuse/Neglect Check FLSA Status Non-Exempt Salary Grade 20 6/4/25