Custodian III

Applitrack; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Billings Public Schools is seeking a Custodian III for a 12-month shift from 2:00pm to 10:30pm, Monday through Friday. The role requires acting as a working supervisor of custodial operations, cleaning and maintaining facilities, and supporting grounds and maintenance tasks.

Starting October 2026, position offers benefits including vacation/sick leave and PERS retirement. Pre-employment physicals are required and paid by the District.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year of custodial experience or equivalent.
• Ability to perform heavy physical activity.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Effective communication and ability to deal with the public.

Responsibilities

• Works under supervision and acts as a working supervisor of custodial operations.
• Cleans, repairs, changes filters and other equipment under supervision.
• Strips and scrubs floors; finishes and refinishes floors.
• Cares for grounds and irrigation; cleans interior and exterior areas; pest control as needed.
• Shovels snow and assists head custodians; reports any damage or equipment malfunctions.

Skills

Cleaning equipment operation

Supervision basics

Communication

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Billings Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian III/IV
• Date Posted:
  9/30/2026
• Date Available:
  October 2026
• Closing Date:
  OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Custodian III
Starts: October 2026
12-Month Position; Monday - Friday; 8 hours/day; 2:00pm - 10:30pm

Salary: $23.01/hour
Vacation/Sick Leave; PERS Retirement
GENERAL DUTIES: Performs as working supervisor of a custodial operation
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Works under the general supervision of an administrator
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises supervision over custodial personnel
Pre-employment physicals are required for this position and paid for by the District.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES collects and disposes of garbage; sweeps and dust mops rooms; cleans, repairs, changes filters and other equipment under the supervision of head custodian; stripping and scrubbing of floors; finishing and refinishing all types of floors; grounds care and irrigation; dusting rooms and furniture, wet mopping; cleaning sinks; washing walls; cleaning lights; moving furniture, supplies, books, etc; cleaning woodwork, cleaning school grounds; replacing light tubes and bulbs; washing interior and exterior glass; pest control, painting floors; etc., as requested and within person's abilities; washing exterior of the building; housekeeping equipment care; shovel snow; buff floors; cleans bathrooms daily; assists head custodians in boiler operation and other like duties as required; reports to head custodians any damage, malfunctions of equipment, and any other information needed by head custodian; acts as a substitute for head custodian. Performs duties and related tasks in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with the Billings Public Schools safety policies and in compliance with the Montana Safety Culture Act. Performs other related duties as requested by head custodian and/or administrator.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
KNOWLEDGE: Working knowledge of cleaning equipment, machinery and supplies, cleaning techniques, some knowledge of supervision.
ABILITIES: Ability to perform heavy physical activity; to operate cleaning equipment and machinery; to maintain effective work relationships; to communicate effectively; to deal with public.
EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience in custodial work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience;

Closes: OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Internal applicants only.