Job Description
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.
REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION LEVEL: High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE DESIRED: Minimum of 8 months training at the high school or 4 months high school training with minimum 1 year prior custodial experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists, hands, and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Low pressure boiler training. Ability to work unsupervised. Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral communication. Ability to demonstrate recognition of equipment malfunction. Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES - Sweeps, dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners, cleans chalkboards 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 clean hard and soft surface floors. Cleans, sanitizes, and deodorizes restrooms and locker rooms.
- Performs minor repair maintenance. Operates heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Operations will be limited to turning equipment on/off and/or setting day/night cycles. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.
- Assists in the maintenance of lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal.
- Assists with set ups and tears down for school activities.
- Operates security systems and secures building 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.
View the complete job description here: Elementary Custodian
PAY INFORMATION Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour
Pay day is the last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE Monday through Friday, 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Renberg: 2:00pm to 7:30pm
Discovery: 7:45pm to 10:00pm
1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 12 months
CALENDAR
2026-2027 12 Month Classified Staff Calendar
BENEFIT INFORMATION
Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)
CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.
Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work