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Custodial Engineer - Grade LX - 1.0 FTE at Washington High School
Sioux Falls, SD
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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
EDUCATION LEVEL:
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Minimum of 24 months of plumbing and/or heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) experience or two of the following: 1) Minimum of 12 months of on-the-job plumbing and/or HVAC experience or minimum of 12 months of District building plumbing and/or HVAC experience (Custodian Engineer); 2) Successful completion of five credit hours of vocational plumbing and/or HVAC courses, or successful completion of two plant maintenancemechanical courses sponsored by Operational Services; 3) Successful completion of three plant maintenance-mechanical courses sponsored by Operational Services (these three additional Operational Services courses will be required if the Operational Services courses option is used in above).
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 motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Frequent bending, crouching, hearing, lifting, pushing and stooping. Occasional carrying, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass written and hands-on job knowledge/job skill tests administered by Operational Services. Advanced boiler training and experience with boilers required. Ability to work unsupervised. Current State Vehicle operator's license; ability to operator all vehicles in the district fleet safely; insurable. 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. Subject to call beyond the regular work day and week when emergency situations arrive which require immediate attention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
View the compelte job description here: Custodial Engineer -High School
PAY INFORMATION
Level LX, Starting at $26.43 per hour
View the salary schedule here: 2026-2027 Custodial/Maintenance Salary Schedule
Pay day is the last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
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 Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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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
EDUCATION LEVEL:
High School Diploma
EXPERIENCE DESIRED:
Minimum of 24 months of plumbing and/or heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) experience or two of the following: 1) Minimum of 12 months of on-the-job plumbing and/or HVAC experience or minimum of 12 months of District building plumbing and/or HVAC experience (Custodian Engineer); 2) Successful completion of five credit hours of vocational plumbing and/or HVAC courses, or successful completion of two plant maintenancemechanical courses sponsored by Operational Services; 3) Successful completion of three plant maintenance-mechanical courses sponsored by Operational Services (these three additional Operational Services courses will be required if the Operational Services courses option is used in above).
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 motions with wrists, hands and fingers. Frequent bending, crouching, hearing, lifting, pushing and stooping. Occasional carrying, crawling, climbing, and reaching.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to pass written and hands-on job knowledge/job skill tests administered by Operational Services. Advanced boiler training and experience with boilers required. Ability to work unsupervised. Current State Vehicle operator's license; ability to operator all vehicles in the district fleet safely; insurable. 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. Subject to call beyond the regular work day and week when emergency situations arrive which require immediate attention.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & DUTIES
- Performs corrective (repair) and preventive maintenance on items, such as mechanical systems and equipment; heating and cooling systems and equipment; temperature control systems; fire alarms and automatic sprinkler systems; electrical systems and equipment; plumbing and sewer systems and equipment; program clocks and signal systems, including building communication systems; lawnmowers, snowblowers and other grounds care equipment; general repair of building furnishings.
- Assumes building custodial coordination responsibilities in the absence of Building Custodial Manager and Night Supervisor.
- Provides miscellaneous maintenance services at assigned facility; such as replace light bulbs and fluorescent tubes where scaffold is needed; remove graffiti from surfaces; deliver and/or move supplies, materials, furniture and equipment.
- Provides site maintenance and repair work at assigned facility; such as snow removal, including truck-mounted snowplows and sanding equipment; and lawn irrigation system maintenance.
- Responds to building emergencies when needed.
- Maintains assigned vehicles, tools, and equipment. Makes recommendations for supplies and equipment to Building Custodial Manager.
- Works a revised schedule and substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary.
- Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors.
View the compelte job description here: Custodial Engineer -High School
PAY INFORMATION
Level LX, Starting at $26.43 per hour
View the salary schedule here: 2026-2027 Custodial/Maintenance Salary Schedule
Pay day is the last working day of each month.
HOURS & FTE
Monday through Friday, 5:00 am to 1:30 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break
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 Deaf or Hard of Hearing: Dial 711, then the desired number
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