2nd Shift Custodian (Edinbrook)

About the role

To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility daily of the position being subbed for.
• Communicate work allocation directives issued by the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator, Facilities Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks including dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, washing windows, walls, lockers; vacuum all carpeted areas of the building; housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established district systems and cleaning standards.
• Perform minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and non-potable water system plumbing repairs including cleaning equipment, ceilings and floor tile and carpet.
• Provide support to kitchen staff by mopping floors and unloading groceries and stacks in storeroom, and stock supplies in storeroom.
• Monitor and adjust building automation controls.
• Secure the facility; arm and disarm the security system; and report vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings.
• Maintain building grounds including watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
• Perform snow removal and keep sidewalks free of ice.
• Take charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
• Report to the Assistant Coordinator, Maintenance Services (or their designee) any breakdown of equipment that is not functioning as designed.
• Maintain and submit all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
• Paint district facilities including walls, doors, frames, etc.
• Maintain building equipment per department guidelines.
• Operate and maintain boiler: check boiler to ensure appropriate operation.
• Set up and take down equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, band shell, etc.
• Respond to questions and provide excellent customer service to facility users.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain MN Specialist boiler license to qualify for Class 2 pay plus shift differential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems.
• Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools, and equipment required in the performance of the job.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
• General knowledge in the principles of general repair and maintenance in such areas as mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, and masonry or plumbing.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
• Working with the principal and building staff on correcting issues as they arise.
• Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Using problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
• Maintaining accurate/current records.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Helping, taking instructions, and exchanging information.

Preferred Qualifications

• MN Special boiler license preferred.
• Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired.

Benefits

• Custodial benefits details (PDF)

Pay

Compensation: $21.17 – $28.35 per hour; pay class (Class 1 or Class 2) based on MN Boiler license status, with shift differential applicable.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 8 hours per day, year‑round.
• Shift: First (Day).
• Desired start date: As soon as possible.