Vacancy Announcement

Please Post May 6, 2025

POSITION:

• Custodian

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT / SALARY:

• 8 hours per day (2:30pm – 11:00pm shift)
• $17.75 – $23.45 per hour based on experience

STARTING DATE:

• July 2025

MINIMUM PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 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.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Sweep, scrubs, waxes & polishes concrete, linoleum, tile & wood floors & vacuums rugs & carpets in offices & rooms.
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other equipment.
• Pick up paper and other garbage on district grounds and sweep walks and entrances.
• Washes, scrubs and disinfects 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, 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

HOW TO APPLY:

• Visit the Gervais School District employment webpage. Click on “TalentEd District Openings and Applications” or use the hyperlink below.
• Submit your Powered by TalentEd 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.

All items listed above must be received by the application deadline to be considered for this position.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:

• Applications will be accepted until May 19, 2025, at the District Office.

HIRING TIMELINES:

• Advertise opening: 05/06/2025
• Applications due: 05/19/2025 or until filled
• Applications screened: 05/20/2025
• Interviews: 05/21/2025
• Board Approval: 06/18/2025
• Position to be offered: 05/22/2025 (conditional upon board approval)