School Facilities Engineer & Custodian

Evergreen School District #50; Kalispell (MT); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement provided

Job summary

Evergreen School District in Kalispell, MT seeks a Full Time Operating Engineer/Custodian to clean and maintain school facilities. The role reports to the Maintenance Director and requires basic custodial skills, physical stamina, and the ability to perform minor repairs.

Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, disinfecting restrooms, moving equipment, painting touch-ups, and overseeing basic maintenance tasks. Work supports a safe, clean learning environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current knowledge of methods and materials to perform custodial work.
• Working knowledge of heating, plumbing, lighting and ventilating equipment.
• Manual dexterity and certification of good physical health.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, mops, wet-washes, vacuums, dusts and polishes fixtures, floors and rooms.
• Moves furniture and equipment.
• Scrubs and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains; Empties and cleans waste and trash receptacles.
• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Assumes responsibility for general security of the building, and reports vandalism or theft to supervisor.
• Completes touch-up painting, minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general mechanical areas.
• Washes windows, chalkboards.
• Replaces and installs light bulbs.
• Completes snow maintenance/removal, grass cutting, and other maintenance tasks.
• Assists staff members as requested.
• Works in cafeteria as assigned.
• Directs temporary employees on occasion

Skills

Custodial work knowledge

Manual dexterity

Physical health certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Heating equipment

Plumbing

Lighting equipment

Ventilating equipment

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Evergreen School District 50

Evergreen School District Position Description
OPERATING ENGINEER/CUSTODIAN

Evergreen School District seeks a Full Time Operating Engineer/Custodian to join one of the leading K-8 school districts in the state of Montana. Evergreen's mission is to enable students to become responsible citizens and lifelong learners by ensuring quality instruction in a nurturing environment. The Operating Engineer is responsible for thoroughly cleaning the facilities. This position reports directly to the Maintenance Director. The hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Current knowledge of methods and materials to perform custodial work
• Working knowledge of heating, plumbing, lighting and ventilating equipment
• Manual dexterity and certification of good physical health

Job Responsibilities:

• Sweeps, mops, wet-washes, vacuums, dusts and polishes fixtures, floors and rooms
• Moves furniture and equipment
• Scrubs and disinfects restrooms and drinking fountains; Empties and cleans waste and trash receptacles
• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times
• Assumes responsibility for general security of the building, and reports any vandalism or theft to supervisor
• Completes touch-up painting, minor repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and general mechanical areas
• Washes windows, chalkboards
• Replaces and installs light bulbs
• Completes snow maintenance/removal, grass cutting, and other maintenance tasks
• Assists staff members as requested
• Works in cafeteria as assigned
• Directs temporary employees on occasion

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow directives and successfully fulfill assignments
• Ability to operate tools and equipment used in custodial work
• Ability to observe and report maintenance repairs
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects
• Ability to report needed building repairs
• Ability to requisition custodial supply
• Ability to fulfill responsibilities with minimal direction
• Ability to climb ladders, work in confined areas, lift heavy materials, and operate machinery
• Ability to interact in a positive manner with faculty and students and deal effectively with young people

Physical Demands:

• Works inside and outside the school building in both a controlled environment as well as occasionally in inclement weather
• Works with corrosive, toxic chemicals and soaps that give off fumes
• Works with hand and electrical tools
• Required to be "on feet" the majority of the day

Evaluation:

• Performance to be evaluated annually by the Maintenance Director

Terms of Employment:

• Hourly, year round, Remuneration contingent upon preparation and experience
• Health insurance, leave, and retirement provided
• Work schedule/hours vary by placement and assignment can be modified as determined by supervisor

Note:

• This job description is not an employment contract and is only a general description of the duties that are commonly assigned to this position
• Other duties related and unrelated to the title and major and minor elements may be assigned

Postings current as of 10/15/2026 7:06:35 PM CST.

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