Evening Custodian

West Fargo Public Schools; West Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

West Fargo Public Schools is seeking an Evening Custodian to keep district buildings clean, safe, and properly maintained, with attention to safety and grounds upkeep.

Schedule: Mon-Fri approximately 2:30pm-11:00pm or 3:30pm-12:00am, year‑round. Starting salary: $18.00-$19.65 per hour, based on experience.

Preferred: high school diploma or GED and prior custodial experience, especially in a school setting. Strong safety practices and teamwork are essential for daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Prior custodial experience preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.
• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate formats to express thoughts with integrity.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.
• Maintains overall appearance and cleanliness of the buildings and facilities.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Compassion

Creativity

Critical Thinking

Reflection

Resilience

Responsibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Description

Position Title: Custodian – Evening

Location: District

Department: Maintenance and Custodial

Reports To: Custodian Services Manager

Term: Year-round position

Schedule: Mon-Fri approx. 2:30pm-11:00pm or 3:30pm-12:00am

Salary: Position follows the Classified Salary Schedule 2025-2026 at A132. Starting salary begins at $18.00-$19.65/hour, based on experience.

Date of last review: March 2026

SUMMARY

The Custodian - Evening ensures the district buildings and grounds are regularly and thoroughly cleaned, equipment properly maintained, safety standards upheld, and school grounds are maintained to the standards of the district.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and requirement satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Collaboration:

• Develops positive, effective working relationships with learners and staff.

Communication:

• Connects and shares ideas through appropriate/applicable formats to express thoughts and ideas with integrity.

Compassion:

• Understands the complexities of cultural and global issues and how they relate to employee and learners' experiences.
• Partners with others to resolve potential controversy and conflict through respectful discussion.
• Proactively seeks to understand the ideas, opinions, and skills of others.

Creativity:

• Connects with team members and shares ideas in an effort to improve the overall learner and employee experience.

Critical Thinking:

• Ensures all applicable safety standards are upheld.
• Reasons, interprets, and analyzes information to generate new knowledge and understanding.

Reflection:

• Maintains communication with supervisor and director regarding general feedback, career advancement opportunities, and areas of growth opportunities.

Resilience:

• Maintains composure while dealing with stressful situations.
• Proactively seeks out resolutions and takes initiative to resolve knowledge gaps.

Responsibility:

• Ensures overall appearance and cleanliness of the buildings and facilities is retained.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
• While performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this role, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, bend, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to use hands to manipulate objects, tools, and/or controls.
• The employee is required to bend at the trunk more than the average person.
• The specific vision abilities required for this role include close and peripheral vision.
• The employee may be required to lift up to ~50 pounds.
• The employee may be required to climb ladders up to ~20 feet in height.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to applicable outdoor elements.
• The employee will frequently be exposed to items of high and low temperatures, chemical compounds, cleaning chemicals, and/or sharp edges.
• The employee must work with the public and various WFPS staff while simultaneously managing several competing demands.
• The employee may work in an environment that has a moderate to loud noise level.
• The employee may come in contact with bloodborne pathogens or other bodily fluids on rare occasions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is preferred.
• Prior custodial experience is preferred.
• Prior experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, write, and comprehend simple instructions and short correspondences in the English language.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally, expressively, and reactively.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Exercise confidentiality, discretion, and good judgement.
• Adhere to the assigned work schedule by maintaining regular and punctual attendance.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• None.

The West Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on an individual's race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or other protected status by law. External applicants are eligible for ND Veteran's Preference: North Dakota veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a form DD214, and if claiming disabled veteran's status, a current letter of disability. West Fargo Public Schools is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusivity in all hiring and employment practices. Applicants who incorporate a holistic perspective and a commitment to inclusion are encouraged to apply.