Position Type:
Facilities/Custodial
Date Posted:
6/25/2025
Location:
FPS Operations Center
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Summary: Travels to and works in the various buildings owned by Fargo Public Schools covering staff shortages. Cleaning and maintenance of the district's buildings and grounds. Work hours will vary, but are primarily 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Rate is $14.54 per hour for substitute custodians.
Responsibilities:
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel objects, controls, equipment, and to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders. The employee will frequently bend and twist at the neck and torso while performing job duties. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs. And will occasionally lift or move items up to 100 lbs. The employee will occasionally work at a height of up to 50 ft. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as custodial equipment, furniture, bleachers, and portable staging. The employee will regularly work indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate to loud.
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please email
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.
Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, .
If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
Facilities/Custodial
Date Posted:
6/25/2025
Location:
FPS Operations Center
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position Summary: Travels to and works in the various buildings owned by Fargo Public Schools covering staff shortages. Cleaning and maintenance of the district's buildings and grounds. Work hours will vary, but are primarily 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm.
Rate is $14.54 per hour for substitute custodians.
Responsibilities:
- Communicates, collaborates, and cooperates with colleagues, supervisors, and students.
- Keeps assigned work area neat and clean at all times.
- Vacuums, shampoos, sweeps, mops, waxes, polishes, and scrubs floor surfaces.
- Cleans and dusts furnishings
- Washes windows and mirrors.
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
- Keeps cleaning equipment clean and in proper operating condition.
- Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards on a regular basis.
- Collects trash and places it in trash collection receptacles.
- Moves furniture and equipment as necessary.
- Sets up and tears down for special events.
- Shovels snow as needed from steps and sidewalks.
- Applies sand and ice melting materials to steps and sidewalks as needed.
- Reports items that are in need of repair.
- Assures that exterior doors are locked in accordance to the building schedules, all doors and windows are secure, and lights and equipment are shut off.
- Raises and / or lowers flags at the prescribed times.
- Keeps grounds free of trash, mows lawns, and trims trees as directed.
- Substitutes for other district employees when needed
- Participate in all mandatory training or training appropriate to the position as required by the district.
- General knowledge of custodial procedures and safety practices.
- High school diploma or GED preferred.
- Minimum of one-year custodial experience preferred.
- Must be able to self-transport to different district locations within Fargo-Moorehad metro area.
Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to feel objects, controls, equipment, and to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and reach forward. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp tools and climb ladders. The employee will frequently bend and twist at the neck and torso while performing job duties. The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 50 lbs. And will occasionally lift or move items up to 100 lbs. The employee will occasionally work at a height of up to 50 ft. The employee will sometimes push or pull items such as custodial equipment, furniture, bleachers, and portable staging. The employee will regularly work indoors and outdoors. The noise level in the workplace is usually moderate to loud.
Application Procedures
All applications for open Fargo Public Schools positions must be made via Paper submissions will not be accepted. Application materials must clearly explain how experience and education are related to the minimum qualifications and job duties.
Applicants who are residents of ND and eligible to claim veteran's preference must upload a Form DD214. Claims for disabled veteran's preference must include a current statement of disabled status from the Veterans Affairs Office.
For more information or questions please email
The Fargo Public School District is committed to maintaining a learning and working environment free from discrimination and harassment in all employment and educational programs, activities, and facilities. The District prohibits discrimination and harassment based on a student's, parent's, guardian's, or employee's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.
Any person having inquiries concerning the District's compliance with the regulations implementing Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), or Section 504 is directed to contact Dr. Patricia Cummings, Director of Compliance, who has been designated by the District to coordinate efforts to comply with the regulations regarding nondiscrimination. The office address and telephone number of Dr. Cummings are as follows: 700 7th Street S., Fargo, North Dakota 58103, .
If any person believes that the District or District staff have inadequately applied the regulations of (1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, (2) Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, (3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, or (4) the Americans with Disabilities Act, they may bring forward a grievance to the District's Section Director of Compliance who serves as the 504 Coordinator. The District's grievance procedures are established to provide a prompt and equitable resolution of a complaint. However, it should be understood by the individual involved that a complaint can be made to the Office for Civil Rights without going through the District's grievance procedures:
U.S. Department of Education
Office for Civil Rights
Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC