Grounds / Maintenance Custodian

Schedule: 8 hours/day, Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

About the role

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents. Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of educating, developing, and inspiring students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement, and belonging for all students.

Responsibilities

• Assist the building engineer with the appearance and operation of outside grounds: seed, fertilize, aerate, mow, water lawn, layout and stripe fields.
• Remove snow as necessary.
• Perform daily inspections, service, and repair of grounds equipment.
• Repair and maintain building systems.
• Divide grounds work and time equally as needed or as assigned.
• Clean building areas and move and assemble furniture.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of horticulture and lawn care procedures.
• Ability to operate and repair grounds equipment.
• Knowledge of all outdoor sports, field layout, and striping.
• Maintenance experience, including preventative maintenance and the ability to work independently.
• Hands-on working experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
• Previous custodian experience.
• Good attendance record and punctuality.
• Desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment.
• Positive work performance evaluations and no recent disciplinary actions.
• Must conduct a positive interview and receive good references from current and previous supervisors.
• Physically qualified to perform assigned duties, including lifting up to 50 lbs on a regular basis and flexibility in assignments.
• Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially, and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Benefits

According to the 2025-27 contractual agreement, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment if benefit-eligible. Benefits include:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Sick leave
• State pension plan
• Tax-deferred retirement savings account
• Flexible spending account
• Vacation, holidays, or personal leave (for some employee groups)

More information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196.