Custodian Substitute

Lennox School District 41-4; Lennox (SD); On-site; USD 25,416; Part time

Job summary

A local school district in South Dakota is seeking a Custodian Substitute to maintain cleanliness and order in various facilities. The position offers an hourly wage of $18.45, with additional compensation for shifts after noon. Ideal candidates should possess a high school diploma, communication skills, and a willingness to learn basic maintenance tasks. The role requires prior custodial experience and will report to the Director of Buildings and Grounds. Background checks are mandatory.

Qualifications

• Prior custodial experience preferred or related experiences.
• Background checks required for final candidates.
• Demonstrates consistency in attendance and work habits.

Responsibilities

• Maintain assigned classrooms, office spaces, and other facility areas.
• Sweep, mop, wax, and vacuum floors.
• Clean restrooms and empty waste receptacles.
• Assist with basic electrical and plumbing maintenance.

Skills

Communication skills

Basic maintenance skills

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lennox School District 41-4 Buildings and Grounds Department - Lennox, South Dakota

Custodian Substitute

Custodian Substitute

$18.45 per hour with 50 cent night differential for hours worked after noon.

Please contact Alex Jorgensen with questions at 605-929-6393

Job Details

Job ID: 5421344

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Oct 29, 2025 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Prior custodial experience preferred or related experiences.
• An interest in learning basic maintenance skills in carpentry, electrical and plumbing.
• Possess personal communication skills and the ability to work with a diversion of individuals
• Has a work record, which demonstrates consistency in attendance and work habits.
• Background checks required for final candidates.
• Such other qualifications to the above requirements that the board may find acceptable and appropriate.

Primary Function

To maintain assigned classrooms, office spaces, and other facility areas in a clean, orderly manner and in state of good repair.

Reports To

Director of Buildings and Grounds and Building Principal

Performance Responsibilities

• Sweeping, mopping, waxing, and vacuuming floors.
• Refinish floors as required.
• Dusting, polishing furniture and other woodwork.
• Clean, sand, refinish and adjust desks and other furniture.
• Empty and clean waste receptacles.
• Clean restrooms.
• Wash windows and walls.
• Polishing metal surfaces.
• Maintenance and non-technical repair of equipment.
• Assist with moving, arranging furniture and equipment.
• Set up auditoriums or classrooms for special meetings or events.
• Basic electrical maintenance: change fixtures, replace light bulbs and outlets.
• Painting as required.
• Basic plumbing as required.
• Basic carpentry as required.
• Sees that all hazards to the safety of the students, teachers, and visitors are removed and/or repaired.
• Sees that broken or weakened chairs, desks, tables, or other equipment are repaired and/or removed from active service until repair or replacement is completed.
• Additional duties that may be required or assigned.

Evaluation Procedure

This position is responsible to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

EEO Statement

The Lennox School District does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap, or any other legally protected status.

Position Type

Substitute

Salary

$18.45 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Alex Jorgensen , Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Buildings and Grounds Department
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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