2nd Shift Custodian Floater

Osseo Area School; Osseo (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Custodian to ensure the cleanliness and maintenance of district facilities. This role involves performing essential housekeeping tasks, minor repairs, and maintaining the building grounds. The ideal candidate will possess effective communication and organizational skills, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. Join a supportive team that values community contribution and lifelong learning, and help inspire scholars to achieve their dreams while maintaining a high standard of facility care. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who take pride in their work and enjoy contributing to a positive educational atmosphere.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; must obtain MN Specialist boiler license within a year.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and safety precautions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping tasks and minor repairs.
• Monitor building automation controls and secure the facility.
• Maintain building grounds and respond to facility user inquiries.

Skills

Computer skills

Knowledge of cleaning techniques

Effective communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving techniques

Education

High school graduate or equivalent

Tools

Building automation systems

Job description

• Position Type:
  Custodial/Maintenance/ Custodian
  
  
• Date Posted:
  1/29/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Educational Service Center
  
  

Job summary: 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 by filling in at buildings as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assuming full responsibility daily of the position being subbed for.
• Communicating work allocation directives issued by the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator, Facilities Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
• Performing general housekeeping tasks to include, 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; vacuum all carpeted areas of the building; housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established district systems and cleaning standards.
• Performing minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and non-potable water system plumbing repairs to include but not limited to cleaning equipment, ceilings and floor tile and carpet.
• Providing support to kitchen staff by mopping floors and unloading groceries and stacks in storeroom, and stock supplies in storeroom.
• Monitoring and adjusting building automation controls.
• Securing the facility; arming and disarming the security system.
• Reporting vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings.
• Maintaining building grounds including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
• Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
• Taking charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
• Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, Maintenance Services (or their designee) any breakdown of equipment that is not functioning as designed.
• Maintaining and submitting all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
• Painting district facilities to include but not limited to walls, doors, frames, etc.
• Operating and maintaining boiler: Checking boiler to ensure appropriate operation.
• Setting up and taking down equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, band shell, etc.
• Responding to questions and providing excellent customer service to facility users.
• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain MN Specialist boiler license within 1 year of hire date.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Computer skills, including proper use of email communication.
• Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
• Working with the principal and building staff on correcting issues as they arise.
• Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
• Using problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
• Maintaining accurate/current records.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Helping, taking instructions, and exchanging information.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.