What are the responsibilities and job description for the Field House Custodian position at Maȟpíya Lúta Red Cloud?
Supervisor: Custodian Supervisor
Status: Full Time
Classification: Non Exempt
Written by: Vice President of Facilities
Mission
Maȟpíya Lúta embraces Lakȟota and Jesuit Catholic values and teachings to grow as a community
through education, spiritual formation, Lakȟota language, art, and culture. ML includes two
elementary schools, a high school, Heritage Center, and six parishes on Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation in SW South Dakota. By integrating both Lakota culture and heritage with
spiritual beliefs from the Lakota and Catholic traditions, RCIS aims to educate both the mind
and the heart of its students, creating leaders of tomorrow with competence, conscience and
compassion.
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs a wide variety of cleaning duties in order to
provide a clean, orderly and safe environment for students, staff and visitors; and perform related
work as required.
SCOPE: This is a full time position to clean the field house throughout the year, specifically during
after school practice and field house sporting events. The typical tour of duty will be after hours
and weekends with limited supervision.
The custodian performs minor maintenance and cleaning duties in and around the field house
gymnasium; responds to emergency calls for cleaning service; implements setup and takedown for
field house events; works closely with coaches, students and the general public to meet the
custodial needs of the field house and resolves issues to ensure efficient and safe operations. The
custodian is expected to assist at other buildings as requested.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Arranges tables, chairs, furnishings and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate
- Cleans the field house for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive
- Communicates with site personnel and students on the safety issues, information and
direction regarding activities and in the use of equipment and proper maintenance
regarding the facility.
- Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site meets standards for safety
- Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g. cleaning solutions, paper products, vacuum, mops,
- Performs specialized cleanings as directed of the facilities.
- Prepares the site for daily operations (e.g. unlocking doors, cleaning walkways, etc.) for the
- Replenishes locker and restroom supplies ensuring adequate quantities are available for
- Responds to requests from staff, students, parents, and/or visitors in a timely and
- Secures facilities and grounds (e.g. doors, alarms, lights, etc.) to minimize property damage,
- Supports other campus housekeeping, janitor, custodial and maintenance staff as needed.
- Provide custodial services at field house events outside of normal school hours.
- Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and
effective operation of the organization.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
SKILLS are required to performmultiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to
meet changing job conditions. Specific skill-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform
the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in industrial/institutional settings
including electrical cleaning equipment, common tools, etc. and adhering to safety practices.
KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions and percents,
read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific
knowledge-based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:
methods of industrial/institutional cleaning and safety practices and procedures.
ABILITY is required to schedule activities and use job-related equipment. Specific ability-based
competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include:adapting to
changing work priorities, communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules;
working as part of a team; and working with constant interruptions. Must have the ability to
communicate via email and use shared calendars.
PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS
The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical
demands: significant lifting (50 pounds), carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some climbing and
balancing; frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching. Generally the job requires 5% sitting, 75%
walking and 20% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under
conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.
Red Cloud Indian School, Inc.
EXPERIENCE
Prior industrial/institutional custodial experience is desired.
Prefer a minimum of 1 year of proven successful experience.
EDUCATION
A high school diploma or equivalent.
To Apply:
Interested individuals can send a completed application to:
Brenda Bad heart Bull, VP of HR
Mahpiya Luta | Red Cloud
100 Mission Drive,
Pine Ridge SD 57770
brendabhb@mahpiyaluta.org
Red Cloud Indian School, Inc.
