Community Center Custodian

City of Plymouth; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Plymouth is seeking a reliable custodian to keep the Plymouth Community Center clean and welcoming. The role supports birthday parties, playground activities, weddings, meetings, and programs for children and seniors, with shifts typically 4–6 hours long.

Responsibilities include facility set-ups and teardowns, cleaning restrooms, restocking supplies, and operating floor scrubbing equipment. Training is provided, and applicants should be able to work calmly during busy periods.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Strong interpersonal skills for public interactions.
• Custodial experience preferred; training available.

Responsibilities

• Perform janitorial duties to maintain cleanliness throughout the center.
• Set up and tear down rooms for events under supervision.
• Change light bulbs, wash windows, restrooms, stock supplies, mop, dust.
• Operate maintenance equipment such as floor scrubbers and vacuums.

Skills

Independent work

Interpersonal skills

Efficient during busy times

Tools

Floor scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Sweepers

Job description

Description

The custodian plays a vital role in ensuring the cleanliness, maintenance, and proper setup of the Plymouth Community Center. This position is essential for creating a welcoming environment for our community. This position would assist in preparing for and cleaning up from birthday parties, playground activities, weddings, meetings, classes & programs for children and seniors, and more. Shift lengths and start times may vary based on building activities. Individuals can anticipate scheduled shifts being 4 – 6 hours in length.

Essential Functions

• Perform janitorial duties to maintain cleanliness throughout the community center and its grounds


• Complete facility set‑ups and teardowns for room arrangements under the direction of the Facility Coordinator/Building Supervisors


• Conduct tasks such as changing light bulbs, washing windows, cleaning restrooms, restocking inventory, mopping floors, dusting, and performing light repairs


• Operate maintenance equipment, including floor scrubbers, vacuums, and sweepers.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and efficiently; must be capable of working effectively during busy times.


• Must have interpersonal skills to interact with the public in a professional manner


• Previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred, but training is provided.

Physical Qualifications

• This position will require physical labor in the form of moving tables, chairs and full trash bags.

Seasonal, temporary and non-regular employees are not eligible for benefits.