Custodial Engineer - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at John F. Kennedy Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

John F Kennedy Elementary; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits (20+ hrs)

Job summary

John F Kennedy Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Custodial Engineer (Grade KX) for 1.0 FTE. The role supports the Sioux Falls School District’s facilities, focusing on safe and healthy school environments.

Starting at $23.62/hour with a 5:00am–1:00pm schedule, Monday–Friday with a working lunch. Benefits apply for positions 20+ hours. Internal applicants only.

Qualifications

• Advanced boiler training is required.
• Ability to work unsupervised and follow directions.
• Positive attitude and cooperative team member.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates work and schedules with afternoon shift.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs.
• Maintains and operates building systems and reports needed repairs.
• Orders and replenishes supplies for the building.
• Assists during breakfast and lunch periods.
• Cleans and maintains floors, restrooms, and surfaces.

Tools

Boiler training

Job description

Custodial Engineer - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at John F. Kennedy Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Sioux Falls School District John F Kennedy Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Job Description

We wantYOUhere!

Th e 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

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 motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, pushing and stooping. Occasional climbing, crawling and reaching.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced boiler training and experience with boilers required. Ability to work unsupervised. Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral direction. 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

• Coordinates work, schedules, and activities with afternoon shift.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair on all building equipment.
• Maintains, operates, and checks operation of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.
• Orders and replenishes custodial and maintenance supplies for the building.
• Assists child nutrition staff during breakfast and lunch periods.
• 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 clean hard and soft surface floors. Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and locker rooms.
• Maintains lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal.
• Sets up and tears down for school activities.
• Maintains and operates security systems and opens and secures building as required.
• 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.

Level KX, starting salary is $23.62 per hour

Pay day is the last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday,5:00am to 1:00pm with a working lunch

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

Custodial Engineer - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at John F. Kennedy Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Sioux Falls School District John F Kennedy Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Sioux Falls School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5959642

Application Deadline: Oct 21, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

We wantYOUhere!

Th e 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

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 motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, pushing and stooping. Occasional climbing, crawling and reaching.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Advanced boiler training and experience with boilers required. Ability to work unsupervised. Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral direction. 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

• Coordinates work, schedules, and activities with afternoon shift.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair on all building equipment.
• Maintains, operates, and checks operation of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.
• Orders and replenishes custodial and maintenance supplies for the building.
• Assists child nutrition staff during breakfast and lunch periods.
• 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 clean hard and soft surface floors. Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and locker rooms.
• Maintains lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal.
• Sets up and tears down for school activities.
• Maintains and operates security systems and opens and secures building as required.
• 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: Custodial Engineer - Elementary, Community Center, IPC

PAY INFORMATION

Level KX, starting salary is $23.62 per hour

Pay day is the last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday,5:00am to 1:00pm with a working lunch

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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Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $23.62 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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