Custodian Engineer - Grade KX - 1.0 FTE at John F Kennedy Elementary (INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY)

We want YOU here! The Sioux Falls School District is widely recognized for accomplishments in student achievement and innovative educational strategies. We serve a diverse population of over 25,000 students, and we embrace the opportunity for all children to learn about the world's cultures from the curriculum as well as the shared experiences of their classmates. The Custodial team is an essential part of the Sioux Falls School District. Our goal is to create a safe and healthy environment for SFSD students. We are looking to add flexible and dedicated members to our team that are motivated to help achieve and maintain our goal.

REQUIREMENTS EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

2 years District custodial experience required or 1 year District custodial experience and 2 years prior custodial experience. Elementary School experience preferred. High School Diploma.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Good physical health including ability to lift 75 pounds, climb to high and difficult places and work at those places. Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination, standing and walking. Repetitive motion with wrists, hands and fingers. Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting and stooping. Occasional climbing and crawling.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Advanced boiler training and experience with boilers required. Ability to work unsupervised. Good attendance. Ability to communicate and follow written and oral direction. Ability to demonstrate recognition of equipment malfunction. Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works, ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions and training.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES

Coordinates work, schedules, and activities with afternoon shift. Performs preventive maintenance and minor repair on all building equipment. Maintains, operates, and checks operation of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site. Orders and replenishes custodial and maintenance supplies for the building. Assists child nutrition staff during breakfast and lunch periods. Sweeps, dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners, cleans chalk boards and sets up for activities. Washes walls, woodwork, and windows, and cleans and polishes metal surfaces. Cleans and maintains hard and soft surface floors. Wet mops and spot clean hard and soft surface floors. Cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and locker rooms. Maintains lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal. Sets up and tears down for school activities. Maintains and operates security systems and opens and secures building as required. Works a revised schedule and substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary. Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day, and weekend activities with other custodial staff. Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors. View the complete job description here: Custodial Engineer - Elementary, Community Center, IPC

PAY INFORMATION

Level KX - starting salary is $23.62 per hour plus a shift differential of $0.75 per hour, for a total of $24.37 per hour 2026-2027 Custodial/Maintenance Salary Schedule Pay day is the last working day of each month.

HOURS & FTE

Monday through Friday, 5:00am to 1:00pm 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 12 months

CALENDAR 2026-2027 12

Month Classified Staff Calendar

BENEFIT INFORMATION

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more)

CURRENT DISTRICT EMPLOYEES

All current District employees interested in applying must complete an application. Relay Services for

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