Building Custodian I - Mendota - 1.0 FTE - 26-27 SY
for sections like About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Only include sections that have real specific content. We must not repeat job title as heading. Must not include Job ID etc. Remove boilerplate, navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Must preserve all substantive information.
We need to parse the posting.
Key info:
- Title: Building Services Mendota Elementary (but we don't repeat as heading)
- Starting Compensation: $32.20 Hourly Wage (26-27 Salary Schedule)
- Employment Type: Non-Exempt
- Initial Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 24, 2026
- Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday, 6:10 AM - 2:10 PM
- MMSD is seeking highly motivated and energetic applicants! Applicants should have a good attitude, willingness to learn, and passion for impactful work and learning.
- Why You Should Work with MMSD! (some description)
- Benefits: mention "great compensation package. Visit our benefits page and compensation page for more information." No specific benefits listed. So we cannot create Benefits section unless specific content. The posting does not list specific benefits; just says visit page. So we should not create Benefits section (since no specific content). Similarly Pay: we have Starting Compensation: $32.20 Hourly Wage (26-27 Salary Schedule). That's specific pay info. So we can include Pay section with that detail. Schedule: Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday, 6:10 AM - 2:10 PM. That's schedule. So we can include Schedule section.
- About the role: we have description: "Under direct supervision of the building principal and Building Services, is responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of an elementary school. Acts in a lead capacity, schedules, trains, inspects, and directs the work of custodians assigned to the building. Responsible for the maintenance of the building, equipment and grounds." Also "Purpose Of The Position" etc. So we can create About the role (or maybe "About the role" heading). Could also include "About Our District" but that's generic; but we can include if substantive. The posting includes "About Our District" with details about student population etc. That's substantive. Could be a section "About the district" but headings list only certain allowed headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We cannot add custom headings not in list. So we must map content to those headings. "About Our District" could go under About the role? Not exactly. But we could include it under About the role as part of role context. However guidelines: "use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." It says e.g., meaning those are examples but likely we should only use those headings. It says "Use for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we should restrict to those headings. So we need to fit content into those categories.
Thus we need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Benefits if specific but not.
We need to extract:
About the role: summary of position purpose, supervision, lead capacity, cleaning/maintenance, etc.
Responsibilities: list of duties (Essential Duties And Responsibilities). We'll put as - .
Requirements: maybe "Minimum Qualifications" and also "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions". But we have separate sections for Qualifications, Skills. So we need to split.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (driver's license, experience cross-culturally, successful experience training/coaching). Also maybe "Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation", "Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward one’s own cultural competence", "Successful experience training, coaching, and providing input to the evaluation of staff on custodian techniques and proper procedures". Also maybe "Ability to fill in for any crew member who is absent" etc? That's more skill.
Skills: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities list. We'll extract those.
Pay: Starting Compensation: $32.20 Hourly Wage (26-27 Salary Schedule).
Schedule: Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday, 6:10 AM - 2:10 PM.
Also we have Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Initial Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 24, 2026. Where to put? Could be part of About the role or maybe a separate meta but not a heading. We can include in a
under About the role or maybe a separate short paragraph before sections. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph with Employment Type, Deadline, etc.
We must remove boilerplate: navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Next Steps Upon submitting..." etc. Also remove "Working Conditions", "Physical Requirements", "Disclaimer", etc? Those are substantive? They might be considered part of Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep all substantive info, but we can reorganize into sections. However we must not create sections with filler. We can include details like Working Conditions, Physical Requirements under maybe Requirements or Qualifications? But we have only those headings. We could include them under Requirements (maybe as part of "Requirements") or Qualifications. But we need to decide.
Better to treat "Requirements" as general requirements (including minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements). But we also have separate Qualifications and Skills headings. So we need to split.
Let's map:
- About the role: purpose, supervision, general description.
- Responsibilities: essential duties list (the big list).
- Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (driver's license, cross-cultural experience, training/coaching experience).
- Skills: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions (the long list). Also maybe include ability to fill in for any crew member, ability to read/follow directions, etc. Those are in that list.
- Requirements: maybe include Employment Type, Deadline, Hours? But we have Schedule separate. Could include Employment Type and Deadline here. Also maybe include "Working Conditions" and "Physical Requirements" as requirements.
- Pay: compensation.
- Schedule: hours.
We must not create Benefits section because no specific benefits.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat content. We'll extract the responsibilities list from "Essential Duties And Responsibilities". That's a long list; we need to preserve all items. We'll convert each sentence into
- . Might be many; we need to keep them.
Let's copy the responsibilities list:
From the text:
"Essential Duties And Responsibilities Plan and prioritize the work of the custodial team based upon specific building activities and needs on a daily basis aligned to timely pre-determined District standards Perform the duties of a Custodian Worker I, Custodian II, and the Building Custodian and set a standard of performance by modeling excellent work Provide coaching and training to custodial staff as needed Perform, plan, and coordinate outdoor duties including, but not limited to, trash pick-up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting sanding, and other seasonal maintenance Operate lawn tractors, sn owblowers, and various mechanical equipment to maintain facilities and grounds.\ Maintain equipment, replace parts, and complete minor repairs Problem solve issues related to custodial services with school and building services staff Meet with the principal or principal designee on a weekly basis at a minimum Order custodial supplies and/or purchase tools through purchase logs Conduct Fire Drills according to MMSD standards Maintain boilers, maintain log sheets, and perform safety tests Test elevator phones weekly AHERA Asbestos logs and bi-annual inspection Inspect and complete playground logs and fire extinguisher inspections monthly Monitor and communicate maintenance needs to appropriate staff Monitor use of facilities by groups issued a building permit and establish appropriate work activities based upon permits Check and secure the building during shift Direct the day-to-day work of custodial worker(s) and perform follow-up assessments daily Respond timely to all communication received (e.g., email, voice messages) and attend meetings as required Work requires walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with Photo I.D. visible and ensure custodial staff meets this standard. Review, enter, and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventative maintenance) in EAM as required. Carry and respond to any assigned district-provided communication devices (e.g., phones, radio) Perform a variety of related duties as assigned"
We need to split into sensible items. Some sentences run together; we can separate by periods.
Let's list:
1. Plan and prioritize the work of the custodial team based upon specific building activities and needs on a daily basis aligned to timely pre-determined District standards.
2. Perform the duties of a Custodian Worker I, Custodian II, and the Building Custodian and set a standard of performance by modeling excellent work.
3. Provide coaching and training to custodial staff as needed.
4. Perform, plan, and coordinate outdoor duties including, but not limited to, trash pick-up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting sanding, and other seasonal maintenance.
5. Operate lawn tractors, snowblowers, and various mechanical equipment to maintain facilities and grounds.
6. Maintain equipment, replace parts, and complete minor repairs.
7. Problem solve issues related to custodial services with school and building services staff.
8. Meet with the principal or principal designee on a weekly basis at a minimum.
9. Order custodial supplies and/or purchase tools through purchase logs.
10. Conduct Fire Drills according to MMSD standards.
11. Maintain boilers, maintain log sheets, and perform safety tests.
12. Test elevator phones weekly.
13. AHERA Asbestos logs and bi-annual inspection.
14. Inspect and complete playground logs and fire extinguisher inspections monthly.
15. Monitor and communicate maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
16. Monitor use of facilities by groups issued a building permit and establish appropriate work activities based upon permits.
17. Check and secure the building during shift.
18. Direct the day-to-day work of custodial worker(s) and perform follow-up assessments daily.
19. Respond timely to all communication received (e.g., email, voice messages) and attend meetings as required.
20. Work requires walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling.
21. Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with Photo I.D. visible and ensure custodial staff meets this standard.
22. Review, enter, and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventative maintenance) in EAM as required.
23. Carry and respond to any assigned district-provided communication devices (e.g., phones, radio).
24. Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.
Now Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities list:
From text:
"Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with and serve school district personnel, students, and the community Ability to fill in for any crew member who is absent, including helping with cleaning and daily tasks Ability to read, follow directions, and maintain accurate records Ability to motivate and encourage staff to complete assignments timely and accurately Ability to
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule)." So we should restrict to those headings. So we need to fit content into those categories.
Thus we need sections: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Pay, Schedule. Possibly Benefits if specific but not.
We need to extract:
About the role: summary of position purpose, supervision, lead capacity, cleaning/maintenance, etc.
Responsibilities: list of duties (Essential Duties And Responsibilities). We'll put as - .
Requirements: maybe "Minimum Qualifications" and also "Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions". But we have separate sections for Qualifications, Skills. So we need to split.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (driver's license, experience cross-culturally, successful experience training/coaching). Also maybe "Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable means of transportation", "Experience working cross-culturally and/or commitment to work toward one’s own cultural competence", "Successful experience training, coaching, and providing input to the evaluation of staff on custodian techniques and proper procedures". Also maybe "Ability to fill in for any crew member who is absent" etc? That's more skill.
Skills: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities list. We'll extract those.
Pay: Starting Compensation: $32.20 Hourly Wage (26-27 Salary Schedule).
Schedule: Hours of Employment: Monday - Friday, 6:10 AM - 2:10 PM.
Also we have Employment Type: Non-Exempt, Initial Deadline for Internal Applicants: September 24, 2026. Where to put? Could be part of About the role or maybe a separate meta but not a heading. We can include in a
under About the role or maybe a separate short paragraph before sections. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph with Employment Type, Deadline, etc.
We must remove boilerplate: navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Next Steps Upon submitting..." etc. Also remove "Working Conditions", "Physical Requirements", "Disclaimer", etc? Those are substantive? They might be considered part of Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep all substantive info, but we can reorganize into sections. However we must not create sections with filler. We can include details like Working Conditions, Physical Requirements under maybe Requirements or Qualifications? But we have only those headings. We could include them under Requirements (maybe as part of "Requirements") or Qualifications. But we need to decide.
Better to treat "Requirements" as general requirements (including minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements). But we also have separate Qualifications and Skills headings. So we need to split.
Let's map:
- About the role: purpose, supervision, general description.
- Responsibilities: essential duties list (the big list).
- Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (driver's license, cross-cultural experience, training/coaching experience).
- Skills: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions (the long list). Also maybe include ability to fill in for any crew member, ability to read/follow directions, etc. Those are in that list.
- Requirements: maybe include Employment Type, Deadline, Hours? But we have Schedule separate. Could include Employment Type and Deadline here. Also maybe include "Working Conditions" and "Physical Requirements" as requirements.
- Pay: compensation.
- Schedule: hours.
We must not create Benefits section because no specific benefits.
Now we need to ensure we don't repeat content. We'll extract the responsibilities list from "Essential Duties And Responsibilities". That's a long list; we need to preserve all items. We'll convert each sentence into
- . Might be many; we need to keep them.
Let's copy the responsibilities list:
From the text:
"Essential Duties And Responsibilities Plan and prioritize the work of the custodial team based upon specific building activities and needs on a daily basis aligned to timely pre-determined District standards Perform the duties of a Custodian Worker I, Custodian II, and the Building Custodian and set a standard of performance by modeling excellent work Provide coaching and training to custodial staff as needed Perform, plan, and coordinate outdoor duties including, but not limited to, trash pick-up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting sanding, and other seasonal maintenance Operate lawn tractors, sn owblowers, and various mechanical equipment to maintain facilities and grounds.\ Maintain equipment, replace parts, and complete minor repairs Problem solve issues related to custodial services with school and building services staff Meet with the principal or principal designee on a weekly basis at a minimum Order custodial supplies and/or purchase tools through purchase logs Conduct Fire Drills according to MMSD standards Maintain boilers, maintain log sheets, and perform safety tests Test elevator phones weekly AHERA Asbestos logs and bi-annual inspection Inspect and complete playground logs and fire extinguisher inspections monthly Monitor and communicate maintenance needs to appropriate staff Monitor use of facilities by groups issued a building permit and establish appropriate work activities based upon permits Check and secure the building during shift Direct the day-to-day work of custodial worker(s) and perform follow-up assessments daily Respond timely to all communication received (e.g., email, voice messages) and attend meetings as required Work requires walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with Photo I.D. visible and ensure custodial staff meets this standard. Review, enter, and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventative maintenance) in EAM as required. Carry and respond to any assigned district-provided communication devices (e.g., phones, radio) Perform a variety of related duties as assigned"
We need to split into sensible items. Some sentences run together; we can separate by periods.
Let's list:
1. Plan and prioritize the work of the custodial team based upon specific building activities and needs on a daily basis aligned to timely pre-determined District standards.
2. Perform the duties of a Custodian Worker I, Custodian II, and the Building Custodian and set a standard of performance by modeling excellent work.
3. Provide coaching and training to custodial staff as needed.
4. Perform, plan, and coordinate outdoor duties including, but not limited to, trash pick-up, landscaping, mowing, string trimming, snow removal, ice removal, salting sanding, and other seasonal maintenance.
5. Operate lawn tractors, snowblowers, and various mechanical equipment to maintain facilities and grounds.
6. Maintain equipment, replace parts, and complete minor repairs.
7. Problem solve issues related to custodial services with school and building services staff.
8. Meet with the principal or principal designee on a weekly basis at a minimum.
9. Order custodial supplies and/or purchase tools through purchase logs.
10. Conduct Fire Drills according to MMSD standards.
11. Maintain boilers, maintain log sheets, and perform safety tests.
12. Test elevator phones weekly.
13. AHERA Asbestos logs and bi-annual inspection.
14. Inspect and complete playground logs and fire extinguisher inspections monthly.
15. Monitor and communicate maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
16. Monitor use of facilities by groups issued a building permit and establish appropriate work activities based upon permits.
17. Check and secure the building during shift.
18. Direct the day-to-day work of custodial worker(s) and perform follow-up assessments daily.
19. Respond timely to all communication received (e.g., email, voice messages) and attend meetings as required.
20. Work requires walking, lifting, climbing, bending, reaching, and kneeling.
21. Dress appropriately per Employee Handbook section 3.29, with Photo I.D. visible and ensure custodial staff meets this standard.
22. Review, enter, and sign off tasks for completion (e.g., work orders, preventative maintenance) in EAM as required.
23. Carry and respond to any assigned district-provided communication devices (e.g., phones, radio).
24. Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.
Now Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities list:
From text:
"Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions: Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with and serve school district personnel, students, and the community Ability to fill in for any crew member who is absent, including helping with cleaning and daily tasks Ability to read, follow directions, and maintain accurate records Ability to motivate and encourage staff to complete assignments timely and accurately Ability to
under About the role or maybe a separate short paragraph before sections. The instruction: "Do NOT put Job ID / requisition numbers as headings — fold minor metadata into a short
or drop it." So we can include a short paragraph with Employment Type, Deadline, etc. We must remove boilerplate: navigation, legal, EEO, duplicated lines, application instructions. Also remove "Next Steps Upon submitting..." etc. Also remove "Working Conditions", "Physical Requirements", "Disclaimer", etc? Those are substantive? They might be considered part of Requirements or Qualifications? The instruction: "Preserve ALL substantive information; do NOT invent or summarize away detail." So we need to keep all substantive info, but we can reorganize into sections. However we must not create sections with filler. We can include details like Working Conditions, Physical Requirements under maybe Requirements or Qualifications? But we have only those headings. We could include them under Requirements (maybe as part of "Requirements") or Qualifications. But we need to decide. Better to treat "Requirements" as general requirements (including minimum qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities, working conditions, physical requirements). But we also have separate Qualifications and Skills headings. So we need to split. Let's map: - About the role: purpose, supervision, general description. - Responsibilities: essential duties list (the big list). - Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications (driver's license, cross-cultural experience, training/coaching experience). - Skills: Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions (the long list). Also maybe include ability to fill in for any crew member, ability to read/follow directions, etc. Those are in that list. - Requirements: maybe include Employment Type, Deadline, Hours? But we have Schedule separate. Could include Employment Type and Deadline here. Also maybe include "Working Conditions" and "Physical Requirements" as requirements. - Pay: compensation. - Schedule: hours. We must not create Benefits section because no specific benefits. Now we need to ensure we don't repeat content. We'll extract the responsibilities list from "Essential Duties And Responsibilities". That's a long list; we need to preserve all items. We'll convert each sentence into