Full Time Custodian

Fargo Public Schools; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Fargo Public Schools is seeking a full-time custodian for the district's buildings and grounds in Fargo, ND. The position is a 12-month role (Monday–Friday) with 40 hours per week to maintain a clean, safe environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include floor care, restroom sanitation, trash removal, setup for events, snow/ice management, and ensuring doors and lights are secured according to schedule. A high school diploma or GED and custodial experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• General knowledge of custodial procedures and safety practices.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of one-year custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times.
• Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
• Cleans and dusts furnishings
• Washes windows and mirrors.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
• Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
• Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards on a regular basis.
• Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
• Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Sets up and tears down for special events.
• Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
• Applies sand and ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
• Reports items that are in need of repair.
• Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
• Raises and / or lowers flags at the prescribed times.
• Keeps grounds free of trash, mows lawns, and trims trees as directed.
• Substitutes for other district employees when needed
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Skills

Custodial procedures

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Contract Details

• Full Time 40 hours per week
• Regular
• 12-months Monday - Friday
• Salary Range Group 2 $18.24 to $22.70 per hour

Position Summary

Cleaning and maintenance of the district's buildings and grounds.

Essential Duties

• Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
• Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times.
• Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
• Cleans and dusts furnishings
• Washes windows and mirrors.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
• Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
• Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards on a regular basis.
• Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
• Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
• Sets up and tears down for special events.
• Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
• Applies sand and ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
• Reports items that are in need of repair.
• Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
• Raises and / or lowers flags at the prescribed times.
• Keeps grounds free of trash, mows lawns, and trims trees as directed.
• Substitutes for other district employees when needed
• Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.

Qualifications

• General Knowledge of custodial procedures and safety practices.
• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum Of One-year Custodial Experience Preferred.

Eligibility & Legal Requirements

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214.
• Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The 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 a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.

Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, [phone].

If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:

U.S. Department of Education

U.S. Department of Education

Office for Civil Rights

Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg

400 Maryland Avenue, SW

Washington, DC 20202-1100