Custodian

$35,360 - $37,440/Yr

Missouri Military Academy - Mexico, MO

Full-time

Mexico, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Custodian position at Missouri Military Academy involves maintaining cleanliness and orderliness in and around the facilities. The role is essential for ensuring a hygienic environment for students and staff, requiring a commitment to excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Supply toilet paper and paper towels in all dispensers.
• Clean and disinfect all restroom sinks, counter tops, toilets, and urinals.
• Clean mirrors, chrome fixtures, and shower fixtures.
• Wet mop and disinfect all restroom and shower floors.
• Clean all drinking fountains tops and sides.
• Vacuum or sweep and mop all floors, including all stairways, lounges, and other rooms.
• Clean all entrance glass.
• Spot clean walls, doors and door frames, baseboards, and stair treads.
• Wipe away all cobwebs.
• Pick up debris and sweep all entrances and outside porches and steps.
• Empty trash cans and keep them clean inside and out.
• Clean all chalkboards, remove all trash from floor and under desks, and straighten chairs in classrooms.
• Always turn out lights, close windows, and lock up when you leave.
• Keep leaves, sticks, and trash picked up from walks, parking lots, and yard.
• Clean all other areas at the direction of supervision.
• Do other repairs as directed to assist the maintenance department in keeping the buildings clean and in good repair.
• Help and/or substitute for other maintenance and custodial employees as needed.
• Dust all furniture and ledges at least weekly.
• Spot clean carpets and shampoo the entire room if needed.
• Clean all janitor closets and boiler rooms.
• Clean all toilet partition walls and doors.
• Replace any burned out light bulbs.
• Keep all ceiling tile in place.
• Buff all tile floors.
• Clean outside pillars and porches.
• Mow grass and trim during the season.
• Remove snow and ice from walks, steps, and drives as needed.
• Report any damage as soon as it is noted.
• Strip and wax all tile floors during long furloughs.

Requirements

• Time Management: be able to organize and manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions, including Material Safety Data Sheets.
• Team player willing to work with all other employees for the common goal of service to constituents.
• Commitment to excellence and customer service orientation.
• Responsible for keeping buildings inside and outside in a clean and orderly condition.
• Perform heavy cleaning duties, such as cleaning floors, shampooing rugs, washing walls and glass, cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and showers, and removing rubbish.
• General grounds upkeep including mowing grass, trimming and mulching shrubs, and cleaning snow and debris from sidewalks and drives.
• Perform routine maintenance activities and repairs, notifying management of need for repairs.