Elementary Custodian - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at Oscar Howe Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Oscar Howe Elementary; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Oscar Howe Elementary in Sioux Falls, SD seeks an Elementary Custodian (Grade KX) to maintain a safe, clean building and support school activities. Immediate starting date; 1.0 FTE, Monday–Friday 5:00 am–1:00 pm; Level KX pay starting at $23.62 per hour.

Requires High School Diploma; 8 months high school training with 1 year custodial experience or 4 months HS training with 1 year custodial experience; must lift 75 pounds, climb, and work unsupervised.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• 8 months high school custodial training or 4 months training plus 1 year custodial experience.
• Good physical health with ability to lift 75 pounds and access high places.
• Ability to communicate and follow written and oral instructions; willingness to training.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust, mop, and clean chalkboards and surfaces.
• Clean restrooms and locker rooms; sanitize and deodorize.
• Operate basic building systems; report repairs.
• Setup for activities and assist with events.
• Secure building and handle holiday/extended-day coverage.

Skills

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Dependability

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Low pressure boiler training

Job description

Elementary Custodian - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at Oscar Howe Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

Sioux Falls School District Oscar Howe Elementary - Sioux Falls, South Dakota Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

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.

Requirements

EDUCATION LEVEL:

High School Diploma

EXPERIENCE DESIRED:

Minimum of 8 months training at the high school or 4 months high school training with minimum 1 year prior custodial experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists, hands, and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting, and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Low pressure boiler training. Ability to work unsupervised. Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral communication. Ability to demonstrate recognition of equipment malfunction. Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.

Essential Functions & Duties

Sweeps, dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners, cleans chalkboards and sets up for activities. Washes walls, woodwork, and windows, and cleans and polishes metal surfaces. Cleans and maintains hard and soft surface floors. Wet mops and spot clean hard and soft surface floors. Cleans, sanitizes, and deodorizes restrooms and locker rooms.

Performs minor repair maintenance. Operates heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Operations will be limited to turning equipment on/off and/or setting day/night cycles. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.

Assists in the maintenance of lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal.

Assists with set ups and tears down for school activities.

Operates security systems and secures building 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.

Pay day is the last working day of each month.

Hours & FTE

Monday through Friday,5:00 am to 1:00 pm

Benefit Information

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

Current District Employees

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application.

Relay Services for Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number

Job Details

Job ID: 5945419

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Yesterday

Starting Date: Immediately

Pay Information

Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour

Pay day is the last working day of each month.

Position Type

Full-Time

Salary: $23.62 Per Hour

Job Categories

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

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