Vacancy Announcement
Please Post May 6, 2025
POSITION:
Custodian
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT / SALARY:
8 hours per day (2:30pm – 11:00pm shift)
$17.44 – $23.02 per hour based on experience, pending negotiations
STARTING DATE:
May 2025
MINIMUM PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
High school diploma or equivalent;
o 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.
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)
