Evening Custodian

At Helena Public schools, our vision is to foster dynamic educational experiences that prepare all students for life. As an Afternoon/Evening Custodian you contribute to this mission by keeping the district's buildings in such a state of operating excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the education program. You will work as part of a team of 70 maintenance personnel serving nearly 8,000 students and 18 campuses across Helena.

Some of what you will do:

• Assist in maintaining seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn) etc.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment etc. in the building.
• Restock disposable items and provide day maintenance person with inventory usage and data.
• Perform ongoing preventative maintenance and minor repair on plumbing, custodial equipment, building structure and hardware.
• Performs minor electrical maintenance and repairs.
• Perform light maintenance as needed.
• Assist the visiting public utilizing school facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up needed equipment and/or materials.
• Maintain building and grounds security by closing the building each school day and during special events.

To become part of this dedicated team, you need:

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Up to three (3) months of related experience and/or training;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by the District.

Essential functions of the position include the ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds such as cleaning supplies, pails and unloading trucks. Occasionally the employee will lift and/or move up to 100 pounds such as bulk furniture with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Entry level salary is $16.90 per hour ($35,152 per year not including available overtime) and includes a comprehensive benefit package consisting of 15 paid vacation leave days per full calendar year, up to 12 paid sick leave days per calendar year, 12 paid holidays, 2 paid personal days, a generous health benefit offering and retirement.

How to Apply:
Complete the online application to include three professional references.

Applications accepted immediately. This position will remain open open until filled. The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time during the recruitment process. It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Question? Email recruit@helenaschools.org.

Important Notes

• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between the Helena School District and the Americal Federation of State, County and Muncipal Employees.
• Prior to employment, you must successfully complete the appropriate background check required for employment.

The Helena School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, marital status, military status, citizenship status, culture, social origin or condition, use of lawful products while not at work, political affiliation, a mental, physical or sensory disability, or by any other distinguishing characteristic if otherwise able to perform the essential functions of a job with reasonable accommodations. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or those needing this announcement in an alternate format may email recruit@helenaschools.org or call (406) 324-2010. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Traditional Relay Service from Montana Relay.