Custodian (p.m. shift)

Young World Physical Education; Hesston (KS); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hesston USD 460 is seeking a Custodian for the afternoon/evening shift to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment at Hesston Elementary School. The role involves operating equipment, cleaning classrooms, restrooms, and common areas, and performing basic repairs as needed.

Key responsibilities include enforcing district policies, managing climate controls, and reporting issues to the supervisor. The position requires a high school diploma and the ability to work with little supervision

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to work independently without supervision.
• Experience and knowledge in electrical, maintenance, and carpentry.
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance.

Responsibilities

• Support the district’s vision, mission, and values.
• Implement policies and statutes as determined by government agencies and the school board.
• Operate all equipment and machinery as required.
• Keep building and premises neat, clean, and safe at all times.
• Clean classrooms, offices, corridors, and restrooms daily.
• Sweep, shovel, and sand walks; close buildings and secure at end of day.
• Regulate climate control and maintain mechanical systems as directed.
• Report unauthorized persons or damaged property to the supervisor.
• Perform minor repairs and report major repairs as needed.
• Communicate effectively with district staff and community.

Skills

Independent work

Electrical maintenance carpentry

Career improvement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian (p.m. shift)

Hesston USD 460 Hesston USD 460 Operations Dept. - Hesston, Kansas Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5883698

Application Deadline: Oct 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is open until filled. This position serves Hesston Elementary School with afternoon/evening hours.

JOB GOAL: To provide a safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean environment to ensure full and productive use of district facilities

RESPONSIBLE TO: Supervisor of Operations

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Ability to work independently without supervision
• Experience and knowledge in the areas of electrical, maintenance, and carpentry
• Desire to continue career improvement by enhancing skills and job performance

PHYSICAL CONDITIONS

• Prolonged standing, sitting, and/or walking
• Physical exertion to manually move, pull, or push heavy objects or materials
• Ability to lift and carry 100 pounds unassisted
• Stooping, kneeling, crawling, bending, turning, reaching, climbing, and balancing
• Ability to move furniture or equipment within the building as required
• Must work in and around dust, fumes, and odors
• Must work in noisy and crowded environments, with numerous interruptions
• Must work indoors and outdoors year round in a variety of temperatures

TERMS

• At will employment
• Specific hours and duration of term TBD

  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Support the district’s vision, mission, and values
  2. Implement all policies and statutes as determined by various governmental agencies, the Kansas State Department of Education, and the local board of education
  3. Operate all equipment and machinery as required
  4. Keep building and premises (including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas) neat and clean and safe at all times
  5. Clean classroom and office floors daily (e.g., pencil sharpeners, trash, dusting, blackboards, chalktrays, classroom sinks)
  6. Clean corridors daily including dusting locker tops and cleaning drinking fountains
  7. Clean restrooms daily (e.g., mop floors, mirror, fill soap and toilet paper dispensers)
  8. Sweep bleachers, stage, and stairs; clean behind bleachers and mop as needed.
  9. Sweep, shovel, and sand walks as appropriate
  10. Close buildings each school day, set alarms at the end of the evening shift, and secure building
  11. Take down flags, following proper flag etiquette, including proper disposal of worn flags
  12. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season, ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity, and maintain mechanical equipment as directed
  13. Check emergency and exit lights
  14. Ensure all doors and windows are secured and all lights are turned off (except as necessary for safety reasons) at the close of school each day
  15. Immediately report unauthorized persons on the school premises to the principal or supervisor
  16. Immediately report damaged school property to the principal or supervisor
  17. Make minor building repairs, and promptly report needed major repairs to the supervisor
  18. Keep current on new information, innovative ideas and techniques
  19. Respond to information requests in a cooperative, courteous, and timely manner
  20. Communicate well and work effectively and cooperatively with members of the school district and community
  21. React to changes and frequent interruptions in a productive and positive manner, and handle other tasks as assigned
  22. Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities assigned by the supervisor of operations or the administrative staff

  USD 460 is an equal employment opportunity agency. USD 460 does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, color, national origin, age, or disability. Any questions regarding the district's compliance with Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, or the Americans with Disabilities Act may be directed to the district's compliance officer at [phone].

  Position Type: Full-Time

  Salary: $13.50 Per Hour

  Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

  Job Requirements

  • High School/Trade School degree preferred.
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required

  Contact Information

  • Les Guhr , Operations Director
  • Hesston USD 460 Operations Dept.
  • Phone: [phone]
  • Email: [e-mail]