Custodian - Riddle School District

• Position Type:
  Classified
  
• Date Posted:
  9/23/2026
  
• Location:
  Riddle, OR
  
• Closing Date:
  09/30/2026

Custodian - Riddle School District

Riddle School District seeks qualified applicants for the full-time position of Custodian at Riddle Elementary. 261 days per year, 5 days per week, 8 hours per day.

JOB SUMMARY: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

SALARY/PAY RATE: $19.71 - $22.43 per hour (Depending on experience)

APPLICATION

APPLICATION DEADLINE 09/30/2026 at 3 p.m.

DUTIES

This not an exhaustive or all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, duties or functions associated with the job.

• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and polishes floors and vacuums carpets.
• Cleans and dusts walls, furniture, woodwork, and other surfaces.
• Pick up paper and trash on grounds, sweep and remove snow and ice from walks and entrances.
• Wash, scrub, and disinfect rest rooms.
• Clean windows, doors, drinking fountains, clean and disinfect metal work such as handrails, doorknobs, and drinking fountains.
• Empty and clean waste containers.
• Assist in moving/rearranging chairs, tables, desk, furniture, and other equipment.
• Maintain equipment and tools in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform special custodial work upon request of faculty members with building administrator approval.
• Clears building and grounds of evidence of vandalism and graffiti upon discovery, reports to building administrator.
• Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are clear and working correctly during hours of operation.
• Inspect building for safety, sanitary, and fire hazards and report any to building administrator.
• Inventory and requisition custodial supplies and equipment and make other reports in a timely manner.
• Participate in complete cleaning, painting, and routine upkeep of buildings during school breaks.
• Assume responsibility to lock doors and windows, turn out lights, and secure buildings as assigned.
• Follow district policies and building procedures.
• Perform other reasonable duties that the building administrator may assign.
• Maintains regular on-time attendance.
• Ability to use cleaning materials and operate cleaning equipment with skill, efficiency, and safety.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Perform basic outdoor care such as blowing breezeways and entryways, light yard care.
• Use good judgement to prioritize duties when emergencies or special circumstances limit available time.
• Perform minor repair work.
• Establish and maintain a harmonious relationship with students, fellow employees, and the public.
• Act as a friendly ambassador for the Riddle School District
• Other duties as may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge of Basic operations, tools, and terms used in cleaning work.
• Knowledge of cleaning agents, chemicals, and their safe use, and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Background Check Conducted

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
Riddle SD policy provides veterans and disable veterans with preference as required by law.