Custodian - Riddle School District

Applitrack; Riddle (OR); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Riddle School District seeks qualified applicants for the full-time Custodian position at Riddle Elementary. 261 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day. The role ensures a safe, attractive, clean environment for students to learn, play, and develop.

Hourly pay ranges from $19.71 to $22.43, depending on experience. Application deadline is 09/30/2026 at 3 p.m. Duties include cleaning floors, dusting, restroom sanitation, window care, safety checks, and assisting with building operations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic cleaning operations, tools, and terms.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents, chemicals, and MSDS safety.
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, scrub, wax floors and vacuum carpets.
• Clean walls, furniture, woodwork and other surfaces.
• Empty waste containers and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist in moving chairs, tables, and other furniture.
• Inspect building for safety hazards and report them.
• Lock doors, turn off lights, and secure buildings as assigned.
• Perform minor repairs and routine upkeep during breaks.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Riddle School District

Riddle School District seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Custodian at Riddle Elementary. 261 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.

Job Summary

To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

Salary/Pay Rate

$19.71 - $22.43 per hour (Depending on experience)

Application Deadline

09/30/2026 at 3 p.m.

Duties

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors and vacuums carpets.
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other surfaces.
• Pick up paper and trash on grounds, sweep and remove snow and ice from walks and entrances.
• Wash, scrub, and disinfect rest rooms.
• Clean windows, doors, drinking fountains, clean and disinfect metal work such as handrails, doorknobs, and drinking fountains.
• Empty and clean waste containers.
• Assist in moving/rearranging chairs, tables, desk, furniture, and other equipment.
• Maintain equipment and tools in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of faculty members with building administrator approval.
• Clears building and grounds of evidence of vandalism and graffiti upon discovery, reports to building administrator.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are clear and working correctly during hours of operation.
• Inspect building for safety, sanitary, and fire hazards and report any to building administrator.
• Inventory and requisition custodial supplies and equipment and make other reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in complete cleaning, painting, and routine upkeep of buildings during school breaks.
• Assume responsibility to lock doors and windows, turn out lights, and secure buildings as assigned.
• Follow district policies and building procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties that the building administrator may assign.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and operate cleaning equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Perform basic outdoor care such as blowing breezeways and entryways, light yard care.
• Use good judgement to prioritize duties when emergencies or special circumstances limit available time.
• Perform minor repair work.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious relationship with students, fellow employees, and the public.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the Riddle School District
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Basic operations, tools, and terms used in cleaning work.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents, chemicals, and their safe use, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace

Riddle SD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.