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Custodian - Evening & Weekends

City of St. Joseph

City of St. Joseph

St Joseph, MO, USA
USD 15-15 / hour
Posted on Feb 12, 2026
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Position: Custodian - Evening & Weekends
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Job Id: 727
# of Openings: 1
JOB TITLE: Custodian (Part-Time) EVENINGS AND WEEKENDS
DEPARTMENT: Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities
DIVISION: REC Center
SALARY: $31,200.00/YR $15.00/HR
CLOSING: December 15, 2025

Job Summary/Scope
Provides janitorial services and minor building maintenance for REC Center.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Cleans and maintains floors including sweeping, mopping and buffing.
  • Cleans restrooms and stocks necessary supplies.
  • Cleans up trash inside and outside of the building.
  • Cleans and dusts various rooms and windows in the building.
  • Performs general maintenance activities including changing light bulbs, painting, and making minor plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs.
  • Daily set up and tear down of gyms for various sports/activities.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
  • Shovels snow from walkways and applies ice-melting compound(s) as necessary.
  • Sets up and breaks down for special events.
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Employee Behavior and Conduct
City employees shall conduct themselves in a professional manner and shall exhibit and extend such professional conduct appropriate for the circumstances to those with whom they come into contact both internally and externally during the performance of their duties. Examples of professional conduct include, but are not limited to, being communicative, informative, fair, honest and respectful.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • Skills in minor carpentry, electrical and plumbing repair.
  • Knowledge of general custodial practices and procedures.
  • Knowledge of various supplies used in building maintenance.
  • Ability to work with various hand tools.
  • Ability to work effectively with other employees.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, which will include evenings, weekends and holidays.
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs.


Material and Equipment Directly Used
Uses a variety of equipment such as brooms, mops, cleaning supplies and a variety of other hand tools. There may be times when use of personal vehicle may be required.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements
Work is mainly performed in an indoor setting. Some work may be outdoors while maintaining the grounds. Exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, cleaning chemicals, and noise. Must be able to work with various hand tools. Must be able to work effectively with other employees. Valid Driver's License required. Some previous custodial work is preferred. Some overnight or day travel may be required for business purposes. Vacation and other leave scheduling shall be requested of and approved by the appropriate supervisor.

Education
High school diploma or equivalent required.
All applicants must pass a drug screening and criminal background check prior to employment.
Any job offer made by the City is contingent upon the applicant passing the drug screening and background check.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City is a governmental entity subject to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973,
which requires that otherwise qualified handicapped individuals be protected from discrimination.
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