Evening Custodian

Helena-Public-Schools; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Helena Public Schools is seeking an Afternoon/Evening Custodian at Jim Darcy Elementary School. The role involves cleaning, minor repairs, equipment upkeep and helping maintain a safe, functional school environment to support the education program.

You will work as part of a team of 70+ maintenance personnel serving about 8,000 students across 18 campuses in Helena. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent and up to three months of related experience; salary starts at $17.40 per

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Up to three months of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalents as determined by the District.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn) etc.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc.
• Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage data.
• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance and minor repairs on plumbing, custodial equipment, building structure and hardware.
• Perform minor electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Perform light maintenance as needed.
• Assist visitors utilizing school facilities with directions and equipment setup.
• Maintain building and grounds security by closing the building each school day and during events.

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Helena Public Schools

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 9/21/2026
• Location: Jim Darcy Elementary School

I mmediate opening for a Full-time Afternoon/Evening Custodian at Jim DarcyElementary School

At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As an Afternoon/Evening Custodian at Jim Darcy Elementary School you contribute to this mission by keeping Jim Darcy in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interuptions to the education program. You will work as part of a team of 70+ maintenance personnel serving nearly 8,000 students across 18 campuses around Helena.

Some of what you will do:

• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn) etc.
• Cleanand preservedesignated spaces, equipment etc. in the building.
• Restockdisposable items and provide day maintenance person with inventory usage and data.
• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance and minor repair on plumbing, custodial equipment, building structure and hardware.
• Performminor electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Performlight maintenance as needed.
• Assistthe visiting public utilizing school facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or materials.
• Maintain building and grounds security by closing the building each school day and during special events,

To become part of this dedicated team, you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Up to three (3) months of related experience and/or training;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District.

Essential functions of the position include the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning suppllies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionaly the empoyee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as bulk furniture with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Entry level salary is $17.40 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefit package consisting of up to 12 paid sick days per calendar year, 15 days of paid vacation leave per calendar year, 13 paid holidays, generous health benefits and retirement.

This position will remain open until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

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Important Notes

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and the AmericanFederation of State, County and Muncipal Employees.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation, a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations.

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Postings current as of 9/23/2026 12:09:57 PM CST.

Internal applicants only.

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