Custodian

Elk River Independent School District 728; Elk River (MN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Elk River Independent School District 728 is seeking a Custodian for an 8-hour day, temporary position starting ASAP through October 2, 2026, at Zimmerman Middle/High School. Responsibilities include cleaning, safety checks, and basic maintenance under supervision of Lead/Head Custodian.

The role may involve supervising part-time or student workers, setting up events, and reporting hazards. Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with flexibility for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Possess and maintain valid driver's license with class per district.
• Possess and maintain required certifications to operate building equipment.
• Ability to read, understand and write instructions for equipment and supplies.
• Ability to work outside or inside in all weather conditions.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work non-regular hours including overtime and weekends.
• Regularly able to lift objects over 50 pounds.
• Able to climb ladders to at least 12 feet.
• No allergies to chemicals.
• Pass physical examination if required.
• Entry level position; experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties to maintain a clean, safe learning environment.
• Supervise, direct, and assign duty hours to part-time or student employees as needed.
• Ensure maintenance and repair of equipment and facilities.
• Set up/tear down events and activities.
• Report repair needs to supervisor and address hazards.

Skills

Reading instructions

Self-motivation

Ability to lift 50+ lbs

Climb ladders

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Driver's license

Certifications for building equipment

Job description

Custodian, 8 hours per day; TEMPORARY position beginning ASAP through 10.02.2026 JobID: 19178

• Position Type: Custodial/Grounds/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/11/2026
• Location: Zimmerman Middle/High School
• Date Available: ASAP

DESCRIPTION:

The Custodian assists in providing a neat, clean, safe, and attractive learning environment by performing custodial duties through oral and/or written instructions by the Lead Custodian or Head Custodian. Incumbents may also supervise, direct, and assign duty hours to additional part-time, temporary, seasonal, or student employees assigned to them by the Lead Custodian or Head Custodian.

For details regarding wages please view the attached master agreement.

JOB SUMMARY:

• 1. Perform all duties normally associated with the position of custodian; i.e., scrubbing, vacuuming, waxing, treating, polishing, dusting, sweeping and washing of all walls, floors, ceilings, doors, wardrobes or cabinets, furniture, blackboards, erasers and other equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment.
• 2. General maintenance and repair of equipment in the building to meet School District needs.
• 3. General maintenance and repair of playground areas to meet School District needs.
• 4. Reporting and elimination of hazards observed; correct as necessary to ensure a safe environment.
• 5. Conservation of fuel, electricity, water, and equipment by observation and correction of improper operation of equipment or systems to meet School District needs.
• 6. Lock and unlock buildings according to the schedule for the area.
• 7. Maintain building cleanliness throughout the school day by regular policing of hallways, restrooms, entryways, etc.
• 8. May operate, clean, and maintain unique equipment and/or systems such as but not limited to boilers, cooling towers, geo-thermal systems, heat pump systems, irrigation systems, septic or sewer systems, swimming pools, water chiller systems, wells, etc.
• 9. Conduct set-ups/tear-downs of events and activities
• 10. Communicate repair needs with supervisor
• 11. Other job related duties as assigned.

OUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. High school degree, GED, or equivalent experience.
• 2. Posses and maintain valid driver's license, with class stipulated by the School District.
• 3. Posses and maintain valid appropriate certifications and licenses, as stipulated by the School District and/or local, state or federal regulatory agencies, in order to maintain and operate building equipment and/or systems.
• 4. Be able to read, understand and write instructions associated with the equipment and supplies used and prepare reports required of the position.
• 5. Ability to work outside or inside in all weather conditions.
• 6. Must be a self-starter and able to produce work with minimum supervision.
• 7. Must be willing and able to work hours other than the regular shift as needed including overtime assigned to the employee, such as weekends, holidays, boiler checks, Community Education programs, etc.
• 8. Regularly able to lift objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds.
• 9. Ability to climb ladders or other climbing apparatus to a minimum height of twelve (12) feet.
• 10. No allergies to chemicals.
• 11. Pass physical examination, if required.
• 12. Entry level position, experience desirable.