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Platte County R-3 School District

Substitute Custodian for

Platte County R-3 School District, Platte City, Missouri, United States, 64079

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Position Type: Substitute/Substitute Custodian

Date Posted: 7/11/2025

Location: District Wide

Pay:

Substitute Pay Schedule Pay:

Substitute Pay Schedule $18.14 an hour POSITION TITLE:

Sub Custodian FLSA:

Non-exempt QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or GED. The ability to perform the essential job functions, to take directions, maintain positive relationships and exhibit good grooming and dress. Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance. REPORTS TO:

Building Administrator TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

As needed JOB GOAL:

The custodial staff is responsible for maintaining a clean, sanitized and attractive learning environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Interpret instructions in written documentation or given orally such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedural manuals in English. 2. Perform major cleaning tasks such as, but not limited, to vacuuming, wet mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying trash, recycle material and pencil sharpeners, cleaning chalkboards or white boards, and disinfecting drinking fountains and surfaces. 3. Clean all indoor facilities including floors, walls, windows and surfaces in all rooms and hallways. 4. Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e., urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters) ensure restrooms are hygienic. 5. Restock disposable items such as soap, paper towels, toilet paper, etc. 6. Use cleaning materials and techniques as directed. 7. Perform ongoing tasks such as replacing light bulbs, filling dispensers, and setting up facilities for student and adult use. 8. Make minor building repairs and promptly report major repairs needed to the building administrator. 9. Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked. 10. Assist in major clean-up in summer, such as washing desks and chairs, washing down walls, stripping and waxing floors. 11. Required to Time Clock System for clocking in and out each day they are scheduled to work. Clocking must reflect true time worked. 12. Ability to work to implement the vision and mission of the district.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS: 1. Pull weeds, keep grounds free of rubbish and in winter shovel snow from steps and sidewalks and apply ice melt when appropriate. 2. Must have the ability to write legibly and complete requested paperwork or reports on time. 3. Respond to requests from staff members. 4. Must maintain a positive demeanor, and use appropriate language, and maintain a professional relationship with students, faculty, administration and community patrons. 5. Demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior, speech, dress, and appropriate professional manner for the work setting. 6. Attend meetings as scheduled by supervisors and District administrators. 7. Adheres to good safety practices. 8. Adheres to all district rules, regulations, and policies. 9. All other duties as required or assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing job functions employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects tools or controls and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach, climb, bend, squat, stoop and kneel. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp and use tools, and climb ladders. The employee will use a 20 pound vacuum daily for 3 - 4 hours, push or pull items such desks, tables, bleachers and scrubbing machines. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds. Occasionally the employee will lift or move up to 90 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close and peripheral vision and depth perception.

CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job the employee regularly works indoors and occasionally works outdoors in extreme temperatures of below 32 degrees and above 100 degrees. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level is usually moderate but can occasionally be loud.