Classified - Custodian

Starting Date: Immediately

Position will start in August 2026

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year (2080 hours per year).

Position Starts at $2048 per hour.

• BCBS - District will pay for employee health and dental insurance
• Flex Plan option
• Vacation
• Holidays - 8 per year
• Sick Leave
• Long Term Disability
• Retirement through the Nebraska Public Employees System
• Additional benefits available for employee to purchase. Please contact Human Resources for additional information

Must possess a valid Nebraska Driver's license.

• Maintains a level of cleanliness in assigned area/building.
• Operates vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, carpet extractors, and floor scrubbers including mop/bucket.
• Properly uses and stores common industrial cleaning chemicals provided by the district.
• Performs minor repairs to buildings and equipment within capabilities; reports all others to building Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Responds to building administrators’ special needs and requests to keep the building running.
• Routinely checks heating and air conditioning equipment, reporting any malfunctions to the Head Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, or Supervisor of Buildings & Grounds.
• Informs Head Custodian when custodial supplies are needed.
• Performs building security as directed by Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Reports any unsafe conditions to the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Removes outside trash of assigned building.
• Performs weekly inspections of playground equipment using the proper forms.
• Participates in snow and ice removal of assigned building.
• Communicates with building staff and students to ensure awareness of any special needs or concerns.
• Remains familiar with Disaster Plan and assigned duties in an emergency.
• Keeps assigned building environmentally safe for staff, patrons, and visitors.
• Maintains asbestos training to the two hour level minimum.
• Performs any other duties as requested or directed by the Head Custodian or Custodial Supervisor.
• Practices correct chemical usage.
• Demonstrates proper equipment and tool usage.
• Complies with safety guidelines using good common sense.

Employment with the Kearney Public School district is at-will: it may be terminated at any time by either party, with or without cause, and with or without notice. Employment is not governed by any express or implied contract.

The Kearney Public School District complies with all federal and state anti-discrimination laws. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, marital status, disability, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected status. Persons requiring accommodations to apply and/or be considered for positions are invited to contact the Director of Human Resources.