Custodian III

Billings Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation/Sick Leave

PERS Retirement

Job summary

Billings Public Schools is seeking a Custodian III/IV to supervise cleaning operations and maintain facilities. This full-time position requires a high school diploma and at least one year of custodial experience.

The custodian will perform various duties including garbage disposal, floor maintenance, and grounds care. The position offers $23.01/hour with benefits including vacation and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of cleaning equipment and machinery.
• Ability to maintain effective work relationships.
• One year of experience in custodial work or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial operations.
• Cleans and maintains school grounds and facilities.
• Operates cleaning equipment and machinery.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Heavy physical activity

Effective communication

Supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Position Type

Maintenance/Custodial / Custodian III/IV

Date Posted

6/24/2026

Date Available

July 2026

Closing Date

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Custodian III

Starts: July 2026

12-Month Position; Monday - Friday; 2:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.

Salary: $23.01/hour

Hiring 2 positions

Vacation/Sick Leave; PERS Retirement

General Duties

Performs as working supervisor of a custodial operation.

Performs duties and related tasks in a safe and responsible manner in compliance with the Billings Public Schools safety policies and the Montana Safety Culture Act.

Pre‑employment physicals are required for this position and paid for by the District.

Examples of Duties

• Collects and disposes of garbage.
• Sweeps and dusts/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.
• Washing exterior of the building; housekeeping equipment care; shovel snow; buff floors.
• Cleans bathrooms daily; assists head custodians in boiler operation and other duties as required.
• Cleans chalkboards and erasers.
• Reports to head custodians any damage, malfunctions of equipment, and any other information needed.
• Acts as a substitute for head custodian.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

This employer does not knowingly discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or national origin.