Full-Time Position: Custodian / Nutrition Services

Sweetwater County School District #1; Farson (WY); On-site; USD 23,419 - 26,174; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

District housing

Job summary

Sweetwater County School District #1 in Farson is seeking a combined Custodian and Nutrition Service Assistant to support school facilities and meal programs. The 75% custodian and 25% nutrition duties require performing cleaning, safety, and meal service tasks on school days.

The position offers full-time hours (40 per week), benefits, and district housing is available. Effective communication and basic computer skills are needed to coordinate with staff and students.

Qualifications

• Ability to use computer system for district operations.
• Ability to follow and complete written and oral directions.
• Ability to work with people of various personality types.
• Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.
• Previous commercial cleaning experience helpful.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation for lunch program as menu calls for.
• Operate kitchen equipment daily.
• Clean kitchen, serving area, and cafeteria daily.
• Check equipment and ensure safe working condition.
• Use effective communication with students, parents, and staff.
• Operate computer system when needed.
• Participate in daily cleaning and operation schedule.
• Vacuum carpets daily in area of responsibility.
• Clean, sanitize, service, and restock restrooms daily.
• Wash windows and frames as directed.
• Clean chalkboards and trays daily.
• Mop floors daily.
• Empty waste and sanitary receptacles daily.

Skills

Computer use

Follow directions

People skills

Math ability

Cleaning experience helpful

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Office computer

Job description

Full-Time Position: Custodian / Nutrition Services JobID: 5864

• Position Type: Combined Positions
• Date Posted: 7/29/2026
• Location: Farson Schools
• Date Available: When Filled
• Closing Date: When Filled

Job Title: 75% Custodian / 25% Nutrition Service Assistant

Location: Farson

Terms of Employment: Full Time, 40 Hours/Week, Full Benefits

Salary Classification: Custodian C-II $17.65 / Nutrition Service Assistant F-II $17.28

*DISTRICT HOUSING IS AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.

--EMPLOYEES ARE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR ALL DUTIES OF THIS JOB--

Nature and Scope of Job:

To perform duties of operation, care, cleaning, maintenance, and security of assigned facility and site. To provide a clean, comfortable, safe, attractive environment to promote the mission of the Sweetwater County School District. To provide appealing and nutritional meals to participants of the Sweetwater County School District Number One breakfast and lunch program on days that school is in session.

Job Functions:

Essential Functions:

• 1. Assists with preparation of food for the lunch program as called for by the menu daily.
• 2. Operates all kitchen equipment on a daily basis.
• 3. Cleans kitchen equipment, serving area, and cafeteria area daily.
• 4. Assumes responsibility for checking all equipment and ensuring that it's in safe working condition
• 5. Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with students, parents, and all district personnel at all times.
• 6. Operates computer system when needed.
• 7. Participates in a daily work schedule of building cleaning and operation.
• 8. Vacuums all carpets daily in area of responsibility.
• 9. Cleans, sanitizes, services, and restocks restrooms daily.
• 10. Washes windows and frames as directed.
• 11. Cleans all chalkboards and trays daily.
• 12. Dust mops or damp mops all resilient or tile floors daily.
• 13. Empties waste and sanitary receptacles daily.
• 14. Replaces light bulbs as needed.
• 15. Cleans student and teachers desk as directed
• 16. Checks daily to insure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy and minor building repairs as custodian is capable of.
• 17. Raises the United States and Wyoming flags at or before 8:00 a.m. on each school day, and lowers them at or after 3:30 p.m.
• 18. Perform such yard keeping chores as keeping the grounds free from rubbish, trimming the trees, as necessary to maintain the school grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• 19. Report major repairs needed promptly to the Principal.
• 20. Reports immediately to Principal or Director of Custodial Services any damage to school property
• 21. Authorized to remain on the school premises when attendance is required by the Principal.
• 22. Assumes responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day. Doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons are turned off.
• 23. Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by the Principal.
• 24. Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish and waste.
• 25. Reports any unusual conditions or malfunctioning of heating, plumbing or electrical systems.
• 26. Sounds fire signal to alert fire department and school personnel in event of fire and assists in extinguishing fire.
• 27. Report unauthorized persons to proper authority, routes or detains them, and/or calls police for assistance, according to emergency action plan.
• 28. Participates in in-service training programs as appropriate.
• 29. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Other Functions:

• 1. Performs snow removal when required.
• 2. Performs weekend and holiday building checks as directed.
• 3. Provides assistance to building staff members on request.
• 4. Works at other school facilities on request.
• 5. Adapts to specific or new working situations as needed.
• 6. Assumes responsibility for checking that all equipment in kitchen and cafeteria are in safe, working condition.
• 7. Request repair work for all broken or unsafe conditions.
• 8. Performs any other duties as assigned by Coordinator and Food Service Director.
• 9. Maintains confidentiality of all information concerning staff and students and chooses the appropriate time, place, and supervisor to discuss problems.

Job Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills and Mental Ability:

Ability to use computer system.

Ability to follow and successfully complete both written and oral directions.

Ability to work with people of various personality types.

Ability to think clearly and calculate accurately.

Previous commercial cleaning experience helpful.

Minimum Requirements (Education, Certification, Experience or Formal Training):

• High School graduate or equivalent
• Reading ability adequate to follow directions resulting in making effective work decisions

Equipment Used:

• Computer and Printer
• Hand Mixer Dishwasher
• Vertical Cutter Calculator
• Institutional Ovens Electric Can Opener
• Steam table Kitchen Utensils-manual and electric
• Serving Utensils Scaffolding
• Wet Vac Wax Applicator
• Vacuum Hand Truck
• Extractor Hand Tools
• Scrubber/Buffer Automatic Scrubber
• Portable Power Tools Dolly
• Washer (commercial) Ladder
• Dryer (commercial)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Lower body strength to stand/walk throughout work shift.

Upper body strength to lift 50 pounds and carry 50 feet.

Climb various scaffolding and ladders somewhat frequently relative to other tasks.

Visual acuity and stamina to work with powerlunch and printer, calculator, and kitchen equipment listed.

ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

Non air conditioned building if not in central kitchen.

Occasional exposure to weather extremes.

Occasional exposure to freezing temperatures of freezer and coolers.

Frequent exposure to various supplies, containing hazardous materials or chemicals.

Exposure to loud noises.