Job Description:
We want YOU here!
The Sioux Falls School District is widely recognized for accomplishments in student achievement and innovative educational strategies. We serve a diverse population of over 25,000 students, and we embrace the opportunity for all children to learn about the world's cultures from the curriculum as well as the shared experiences of their classmates.
The Custodial team is an essential part of the Sioux Falls School District. Our goal is to create a safe and healthy environment for SFSD students. We are looking to add flexible and dedicated members to our team that are motivated to help achieve and maintain our goal.
What Does a Custodian/Maintenance Worker Do?
Sweeps, dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners, cleans chalk boards and sets up for activities. Washes walls, woodwork and windows, and cleans and polishes metal surfaces. Cleans and maintains hard and soft surface floors. Wet mops and spot cleans hard and soft surface floors. Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and locker rooms.
Assists in the maintenance of lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal.
Operates heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Operations will be limited to turning equipment on/off and/or setting day/night cycles.
Assists in the setups and tear downs for school activities.
Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.
Secures building rooms at the conclusion of shift.
Works a revised schedule and substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary.
Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities with other custodial staff.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
What Makes You a Good Fit?
Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Ability to lift 75 pounds, and frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, and stooping required.
Good attendance required.
Ability to drive to more than one location during a work shift.
Ability to climb to high and difficult places, and work at those places.
What Makes SFSD a Good Fit?
Compensation: Starting salary is $18.67 per hour plus a shift differential of $0.50 per hour, for a total of $19.17 per hour.
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Additional Benefits: Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Wellness Program
Paid Time Off: 15 Paid Sick Leave Days, 10 Paid Vacation Days, 2 Personal Days, 11 Paid Holidays
Retirement: South Dakota Retirement System: 6% monthly staff contribution with a matching 6% monthly employer contribution
The Sioux Falls School District does not discriminate in its policies and programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, disability, national origin, or ancestry.
Location: Jefferson High School, Lincoln High School, Roosevelt High School, or Washington High School (depending on staffing needs)