Custodian - 2nd Shift Lead

Job ID: 5851081 • Starting Date: August 3, 2026

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. Additional emphasis is placed on the communication of work allocation directives and leading the work of other custodians.

Responsibilities

• Communicate work allocation directives issued by the Building Operations Supervisor, Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator, Facilities Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
• Perform general housekeeping tasks including, but not limited to:
  • Dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms and hallway floors
  • Cleaning restrooms
  • Stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors
  • Washing windows, walls, lockers
  • Vacuuming 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, but not limited to, cleaning equipment, ceilings, floor tile and carpet.
• Provide support to kitchen staff by mopping floors and unloading groceries, stocking supplies in storeroom.
• Monitor and adjust building automation controls.
• Report vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings.
• Secure the facility; arm and disarm the security system.
• Maintain building grounds including, but not limited to:
  • Watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs and trees
  • Weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines
  • Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice
• Take charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
• Report any breakdown of equipment that is not functioning as designed to the Assistant Coordinator, Maintenance Services (or their designee).
• Maintain and submit all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
• Paint district facilities including, but not limited to, walls, doors, and frames.
• Maintain building equipment per department guidelines.
• Operate and maintain boiler:
  • Check boiler to ensure appropriate operation
• Act as evening contact for community education use of facilities; assist in facilitating public needs.
• Set up and take down equipment including, but not limited to, tables, chairs, and band shell.
• 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.
• MN Second Class C boiler license upon hire.

Skills

• Computer skills, including proper use of email communication.
• Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Ability to care for and repair facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership/supervisory skills.
• Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate and current records.
• Ability to help, take instructions, and exchange information.
• Respond effectively to student, staff, and community needs.
• Use problem-solving techniques.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility.
• MN First Class C boiler license.

Pay

$22.36 - $31.71 / Hourly (Class 4; view salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via the Employee Contracts page).

Schedule

Full Time, 40 Hours / Week
Monday–Friday, 2:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Benefits

For detailed benefits information, view the Custodial bargaining unit benefits.