Custodian - Level GX - 1.0 FTE at Jefferson High School (Permanent)

Jefferson High School

Sioux Falls (SD)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 43,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jefferson High School in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking a Custodian - Level GX at 1.0 FTE (Permanent). The successful candidate will join the district's custodial team to maintain a clean, safe school environment and support campus operations.

Responsibilities include cleaning, basic facilities upkeep, and assisting with events. The role requires physical capability, reliable attendance, and ability to follow written and oral directions in English.

Qualifications

Ability to drive to more than one location during a shift.
Ability to lift up to 75 pounds and climb to high places.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical if new employee.

Responsibilities

Maintains cleanliness of District buildings including Sweeps, dusts, empties trash, cleans boards and surfaces.
Cleans/maintains floors, walls, woodwork, windows; polishes metal surfaces.
Assists in lawn care, landscaping, snow/ice removal of walkways.
Operates basic building systems (heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical, mechanical).
Assists in setups and tear downs for school activities.
Observes/reports needed repairs; secures building rooms after shift.
Shares responsibility for holiday, extended-day, and weekend activities.
Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Skills

Good attendance

English communication

Safety awareness

Team cooperation

Job description

Custodian - Level GX - 1.0 FTE at Jefferson High School (Permanent)

Sioux Falls School District Jefferson High School - Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Job Details

Job ID: 5896091
Application Deadline: Sep 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 20, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
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.

This is for FTE that allows you to stay permanently at JeffersonHigh School and not be drafted out to move into another position or building.

Requirements

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to drive to more than once location during a work shift. Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Must be able to pass pre-employment physical if new employee. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral direction in English with or without a communication device. Ability to demonstrate recognition of equipment malfunction. Positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training. Works modified assignments as necessary.

Essential Functions & Duties

Maintains cleanliness of District buildings including but not limited to:
- Sweeps, dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners, cleans white boards and chalk boards.
- Washes walls, woodwork, and windows.
- 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, blacktop surfaces, and playgrounds, including snow and ice removal of pedestrian walkways.
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.