Custodian

Position

Custodian

• 8 hours per day (shift to be determined)
• $18.15 – $23.98 per hour based on experience

July 2026

• High school diploma or equivalent; due to the state and nationwide labor shortage, the district will consider applicants who do not meet the GED requirement. Candidates without a GED or high school diploma will not be eligible for promotions to another classification.
• Successful experience as a school custodian, or other equivalent experience.
• Ability to maintain cooperative relationships with other employees.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence for assigned responsibility.
• Successful experience maintaining grounds and landscape experience.
• Experience in cleaning methods, and the use and safety of cleaning materials and equipment.
• Perform heavy manual labor and lift up to 75 pounds.
• Have a First Aid card, as requested by supervisor; and
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications, as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

• Sweep, scrub, wax and polish concrete, linoleum, tile and wood floors and vacuum rugs and carpets in offices and rooms.
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.
• Pick up paper and other garbage on district grounds and sweep walkways and entrances.
• Wash, scrub and disinfect restrooms.
• Cleans windows, door panels and drinking fountains.
• Cleans and polishes any metal work such as hand railings.
• Empties and cleans waste containers.
• Assists in moving and/or rearranging chairs, tables, desks, furniture, and other equipment.
• Replace light bulbs and maintain equipment used in the course of work.
• Performs special custodial work upon request of faculty with supervisor’s approval.
• Reports safety, sanitary and fire hazards to proper authorities.
• Responsible for locking doors and windows, turning out lights and securing building as assigned; and
• See Job Description in Application packet

• Visit the Gervais School District employment webpage. Click on "Talent Ed District Openings and Applications" or use the hyperlink below.
• Submit your Powered by Talent Ed electronic application with the following additional documents.
• A letter of interest addressing your strengths relative to the position.
• A current professional resume.
• 3 current letters of reference.

Applications will be accepted until July 1, 2026, at the District Office.