Base Custodian (On-going/As-needed)

Bloomington Public Schools; BLOOMINGTON (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Dental Insurance

Life Insurance & Disability

Retirement & Pension Savings

Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Bloomington Public Schools is hiring a Base Custodian for the District Wide with an ongoing, as-needed appointment. The position runs 8 hours per day on 2nd shift, 5 days per week, 261 days per year, with a pay range of $22.11 to $24.84 per hour plus a possible $0.62 night differential.

Benefits include health, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement, and paid time off. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining school facilities, setting up for events, timely attendance,

Qualifications

• Must be able to clean and maintain school facilities including sweeping, mopping and vacuuming.
• Prompt, regular, and reliable attendance is required.
• Able to lift up to 60 lbs as part of job duties.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Mechanical ability is beneficial for minor repairs.
• Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills.
• Other duties as assigned by the district.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain areas of a school building (sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waste disposal).
• Set up for events and take downs as needed.
• Attend on-site as scheduled with reliability.
• Lift and move materials up to 60 lbs.
• Work independently or with a team to complete tasks.
• Perform minor repairs and mechanical duties as directed.
• Follow safety guidelines and district policies.

Skills

Cleaning

Attendance

Lifting 60 lbs

Teamwork

Mechanical ability

Written/verbal communication

Independent work

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Bloomington Public Schools

• Position Type:
  Buildings & Grounds/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026
• Location:
  District Wide
• Closing Date:
  Ongoing for 26-27

Position:
Base Custodian (On-going/As-Needed)
Hours:
8 hours per day - (2nd shift only)
5 days per week
261 days - 12 months
Requirements:

• Clean and maintain areas of a school building such as sweeping, emptying waste baskets, mopping, vacuuming, minor repairs, setting up for events and take downs
• Prompt, regular and reliable attendance
• Able to lift 60 lbs
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Mechanical ability
• Demonstrate written and verbal skills
• Other duties as assigned

Pay:
$22.11 - $24.84 per hour, plus $0.62 per hour night differential (if applicable)

Benefits:
Bloomington Public Schools offers a variety of benefits to help take care of employees' health and well-being. These benefits include:

• Health & Dental Insurance: Employees can choose from health and dental plans to help cover medical and dental needs for themselves and their families. Employee only coverage for Health insurance is $0 per paycheck. The District also contributes to an HSA account to help cover medical expenses.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance: Employees get free life insurance, which provides money to their family if something happens to them while employed with the district. Additionally, your spouse and dependent children to age twenty-six are also covered. There is also LTD insurance to help if they can't work due to illness or injury for an extended period of time.
• Retirement & Pension Savings: Employees can save money for their future through a retirement plan or pension. The district helps by contributing money towards their savings through match, and through contributions to the State retirement plan.
• Paid Time Off: Employees accrue time off for things like Earned Personal Leave or sick days.
• Employee Support: There is also help for employees with life events through a free Employee Assistance Program. This program covers many things, including mental health, financial health, aging parent resources, young family resources.

The district is dedicated to supporting employees and their families with affordable health care, financial security, and opportunities for personal growth. Please see our complete benefit offerings here : https://www.bloomington.k12.mn.us/human-resources/benefits-and-insurance

The Buildings & Grounds Department for Bloomington Public Schools pulls from this posting multiple times throughout the year to hire base custodians. Hires happen on an as-needed basis. The posting expires at the end of each school year and re-opens in time for the next school year.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: On-going for the 2026-2027 School Year

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