Custodian

Custodian

Position Type: Full-Time, Monday through Friday (year-round employment)

Salary: Minimum starting salary of $15.86 per hour, commensurate with experience

Reports To: Lead Custodian 

About Us

The Francis Howell School District (FHSD) is a great place to live, work, and go to school. FHSD is committed to attracting and retaining top-tier employees who are motivated to create a positive and effective 21st-century learning environment for students.

Job Summary

To maintain a clean, safe, and attractive environment for students, staff, and visitors. The custodian also supports daily operations and prepares facilities for events.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety & Accessibility:
• Assist with snow removal.
• Ensure site is ready for daily operations and events.
• Monitor students and staff to prevent injuries.

• Cleaning & Maintenance:
• Clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, and grounds.
• Perform summer maintenance (e.g., wax floors, move furniture).
• Handle laundry for multiple buildings.

• Support & Cooperation:
• Work with other staff on custodial tasks.
• Deliver supplies and materials.
• Provide information to staff, students, and visitors.

• Supplies & Safety:
• Replenish classroom and restroom supplies.
• Respond to safety and operational issues (e.g., vandalism, alarms).
• Secure the facility (e.g., lock doors, set alarms).

• Other Duties:
• Perform additional tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

• Experience: Relevant experience is preferred but not required.

• Skills: Operate industrial cleaning equipment and follow safety practices.

• Knowledge: Basic math, industrial cleaning methods, and safety procedures.

• Abilities: Work with diverse people, manage tasks, solve problems, and adapt to changing priorities.

Benefits:

FHSD offers a comprehensive employer paid benefits package to eligible employees including:

• Medical and dental plan options
• Vision coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• District-paid basic life insurance ($75,000)
• District paid Short Term Disability
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays

*Family coverage, long term disability and additional life insurance options are available at the employee's expense.

Physical Demands:

• Frequent walking and standing.

• Regular lifting, pushing, and pulling.

• Occasional climbing, kneeling, and crawling.

Hours:  Depends on Location 

• Barnwell Middle: PM shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

• Becky David (2): PM shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

• Bryan Middle: PM shift from 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM

• Francis Howell Central (4): PM shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

• Francis Howell High (4): PM shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

• Francis Howell North: PM shift from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM

• John Weldon Elementary: PM shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

• Warren Elementary: PM shift from 3:30 PM to 12:00 AM

We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the FHSD team!

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