Day Custodian

About the role

Position primarily in the Eastview High School Activity Center.

Effective Date Of Employment: July 27, 2026

Application Deadline: July 10, 2026 - 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures: Apply on-line at www.district196.org

Responsibilities

• Clean building areas and perform minor repairs, routine maintenance and preventive maintenance as directed or required.
• Perform grounds maintenance, pick up trash, mow, pull/spray weeds, snow removal, etc.
• Comply with school recycling program.
• Move and assemble furniture, etc.
• Perform duties in a timely, neat, and efficient manner.
• Absorb and perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Previous custodial and routine maintenance experience, preferred.
• Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently.
• Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties including lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis and display flexibility in cleaning assignments.
• Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with staff, students and the public.
• Must have a desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment.
• Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
• Must not have any recent disciplinary actions.
• Conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Compensation / Benefits

Compensation / Benefits According to contractual agreement (based on 2026-27 contract)

• Custodian: $22.86 - 26.57 Hourly
• If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment.
• Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account.
• Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave.
• Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

About the District

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees.

The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws, District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities, including vocational opportunities, on the basis of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, familial status,* disability, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, membership or activity in a local human rights commission,* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.