2026-27 Facility Services Worker - Multiple Locations

Saint Paul Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 21,798 - 31,046; Full time

Job summary

Saint Paul Public Schools is seeking Facility Service Workers to perform general cleaning and routine maintenance in district facilities for the 2026-2027 school year.

This 12-month, 40-hour-per-week position requires a High School Diploma or GED, and offers benefits after 30 days of employment. The starting pay is at least $19.18 per hour, with opportunities to operate a range of cleaning equipment in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.
• General housekeeping and cleaning techniques knowledge.
• Ability to operate a wide variety of cleaning tools and equipment.
• Ability to communicate with diverse groups and work with the public.
• Ability to understand and carry out instructions.
• Ability to perform physical activity and stand/walk for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Sweep, dust mop, wet mop hallways, floors and stairs; seal/wax floors; vacuum carpets.
• Clean washroom walls, floors, tiles and fixtures; replenish supplies.
• Empty wastebaskets and move trash; transport supplies as needed.
• Set up, disassemble, move tables/chairs and equipment.
• Clean drains and toilets; wash walls and furniture.
• Remove snow/ice; spread sand and salt.
• Mow and trim grassy areas; dust furniture and surfaces.
• Replace light bulbs and fixtures; patch windows.
• Lock and secure building.

Skills

Housekeeping knowledge

Equipment operation

Independent work

Communication

Follow instructions

Physical stamina

Mobility

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Climbing stairs

Balancing/kneeling

Fine motor skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Buffers

Scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Mowers

Snow blowers

Job description

General Information

SPPS is looking for Facility Service Workers for the 2026-2027 school year.

General Statement of Duties

Performs a variety of general duty cleaning and routine maintenance tasks in an assigned area of a school district facility; and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the close supervision of a higher-level custodial employee.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED certificate.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Some knowledge of general housekeeping and cleaning techniques.
• Some skill in operating a wide variety of tools and equipment; powered equipment such as buffers, scrubbers, vacuums, mowers, snow blowers; and hand tools.
• Working ability to work effectively and independently and with public contact.
• Working ability to communicate effectively with persons from diverse cultural, ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, including school personnel, students, parents and the public.
• Working ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Ability to endure sustained periods of physical activity.
• Ability to perform work requiring continuous standing and frequent walking.
• Ability to safely lift objects of varying weights ranging from continuously for weights up to 15 pounds, frequently for weights up to 30 pounds, occasionally for weights up to 50 pounds and rarely for weights above 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and/or pull up to 110 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs frequently and ladders occasionally.
• Ability to occasionally balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to frequently perform fine hand motion skills and grasp objects and to perform repetitive arm motions.

Responsibilities

• Sweeps, dust mops and wet mops hallways, floors, and stairs; strips, seals, and waxes floors; vacuums and shampoos carpet.
• Cleans washroom walls, floors, tiles, and fixtures; replenishes washroom supplies.
• Empties wastebaskets and moves large containers of trash and garbage to central disposal area; moves boxed supplies from storeroom to other parts of building.
• Sets up, disassembles, and moves tables and chairs, furniture, and equipment.
• Cleans debris and waste matter from clogged drains and toilets.
• Washes walls and furniture with industrial wall-washing and furniture-washing machines.
• Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and other paved surfaces using manual or powered equipment; spreads sand and salt.
• Mows and trims grassy areas surrounding building.
• Dusts room and office furniture, windowsills, and other surfaces.
• Cleans swimming pool floors.
• Adjusts and/or replaces window shades.
• Replaces light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; washes light fixtures.
• Patches broken windows.
• Locks and secures building.

Pay, Benefits And Work Schedule

This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Custodial negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at Labor Agreements - Saint Paul Public Schools.

The minimum rate of pay for this position is $19.18 per hour.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax‑free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at Benefit Summaries by Bargaining Unit - Saint Paul Public Schools.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are job duties that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outlined under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

May be exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.