Class II Developmental Trainee, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools is seeking a Custodial/Maintenance/Developmental Trainee to support the district across facilities maintenance and operations. The role involves working 8 hours daily, year-round, with shifts that may include days, evenings, weekdays, and weekends.

Developmental Trainee program aims to train aspiring head engineers through online, hands-on, and classroom training. Minimum hourly rate is $25.11 with additional evening/weekend differentials.

Qualifications

• Evidence of leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Boiler licenses or ability to obtain within required time.
• High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience in supervisory roles preferred.
• Basic computer skills for administration and monitoring systems.

Responsibilities

• Works with head engineer to handle special requests and daily operations.
• Cross-trains with trades to fill shifts, including nights and weekends.
• Inspects and maintains heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, security, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
• Performs maintenance and equipment repairs.
• Monitors and directs custodial staff; trains staff and reviews assignments.
• Coordinates grounds maintenance: mowing, trimming, snow removal, debris cleanup.
• Cleans, tests and operates boilers, water heaters, compressors and other vessels per statutes.
• Coordinates receiving and distribution of supplies and equipment; operates district delivery truck.
• Keeps inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Written and oral communication

Customer service

Detail oriented

Mathematical skills

Basic computer skills

Energy management system

Tank monitoring systems

Supervisory experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

2nd class boiler license

Certified pool operator's license

Ability to obtain 1st class boiler operator's license

Tools

Personal computer

Energy management system

Tank monitoring systems

Job description

• Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/Developmental Trainee
• Date Posted: 9/10/2026
• Location: District Wide
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 09/17/2026

Assignment

8 hours per day, 12 months per year

Shifts and days vary as required (Days, Evenings, Weekdays, and Weekends)

District location varies as required

Minimum hourly rate $25.11

Some evening and/or weekend differentials may apply, which range from $0.45-$1.00 per hour.

Click here to view the Custodial and Maintenance wage schedule in Schedule A.

Benefit eligible position. Click here to view benefit details.

The Developmental Trainee Program is designed to provide training to qualified custodians who are aspiring to be Head Engineers within the Minnetonka Public Schools. Developmental Trainees will be required to accomplish and pass related online, hands-on, and classroom training to enhance technical skills. The hiring decision for this position will be based on competencies and will be determined based on work and experience records, test ratings, interviews, performance evaluations, and recommendations.

Job Responsibilities

1. Works with head engineer to handle special requests and to perform daily operations.
2. Works with all trades with an emphasis on cross training in that particular field in order to fill in for any position or shift, including nights and weekends, within the Buildings and Grounds Department
3. Inspects, monitors, and maintains the facilities heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, electrical, security, fire alarm and emergency lighting systems.
4. Performs maintenance and equipment repairs.
5. Monitors the performance of the custodial staff, provides work direction and training to all custodial staff in the facility, and reviews custodial assignments.
6. Coordinates and performs grounds maintenance duties such as mowing, grass trimming, tree and brush trimming, snow removal, and cleaning up debris.
7. Cleans, repairs, tests, and operates steam or hot water boilers, water heaters, compressors and other pressure vessels in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes.
8. Coordinates the receiving and distribution of supplies and equipment within the school. This includes the operation of the District delivery truck.
9. Keeps a proper inventory of custodial and maintenance supplies.
10. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level

Job Qualifications

1. Evidence of excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
2. Evidence of a special engineer boiler operator's license or the ability to obtain the license within 30 days of accepting the position
3. Requires a 2nd class boiler license as soon as the regulations allow.
4. Required to obtain a certified pool operator's license.
5. Willingness to obtain a 1st class boiler operator's license as soon as regulations allow.
6. High school graduate or GED
7. Previous supervisory experience preferred.
8. Basic computer skills for operation of a personal computer, energy management system and tank monitoring systems.
9. Detail oriented with demonstrated ability to organize and maintain records
10. Demonstrated accurate mathematical skills
11. Customer service oriented with positive interpersonal skills
12. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and orally
13. Strong leadership skills.
14. Demonstrated ability to effectively successfully complete a pre-placement physical capabilities examination at Concentra at the District's expense.