Custodian

Mncounties; Lino Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Anoka County is seeking a Custodian to join their team at Wargo Nature Center in Lino Lakes. This part-time position involves performing cleaning and maintenance tasks to ensure a clean and safe environment for the community. The role offers flexible hours and opportunities for advancement within Anoka County.

Benefits

Paid flexible time off

Pension plan and retirement options

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Customer service skills preferred.
• Experience with cleaning tasks and maintenance equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform custodial duties including cleaning, trash removal, and basic maintenance.
• Maintain custodial inventory and supplies.
• Assist in training team members and share best practices.

Skills

Customer service skills

Ability to plan and prioritize tasks

Experience with cleaning tasks

Education

High school diploma

Job description

time left to apply End Date: June 2, 2025 (12 days left to apply)

job requisition id R4850

Job Posting End Date: June 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $17.44 to $19.63 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes pro-rated flexible time off and holidays.

In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on June 1 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Custodian who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include performing weekly or recurring cleaning and maintenance tasks such as general cleaning, dusting, trash removal, room setups and basic maintenance.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-siteposition. Interviews will take place the week of June 8 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $17.44 to $19.63 per hour. Annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.

• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 20: $17.44 to $21.82 per hour. Annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.

• Paid flexible time off and holidays, prorated based on part-time status.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at Wargo Nature Center, located at 7700 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038.

• Expected work hours are 5:00-9:00am or 6:00-10:00pm (depending on need and availability):

Job Duties and Responsibilities
These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Custodian.

• Work alone or with a team to perform all custodial duties in any assigned location and maintain a basic daily routine including tasks such as trash pick-up, recycling, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, and washing glass entryways and hard surface floors.

• Perform weekly or recurring cleaning and maintenance tasks such as carpet cleaning, dusting, changing light bulbs and other basic maintenance, using extractors and auto scrubbers for floor care, and cleaning hallways, stairs, and office spaces.

• Complete extra cleaning duties in all areas as assigned, including providing support cleaning of auxiliary buildings at or near the nature center.

• Notify supervisor of feedback regarding cleaning/environmental concerns and areas identified for facility improvement, such as the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.

• Maintain custodial inventory and supplies, including placing orders to replenish stock, and provide feedback on the quality of and need for new supplies and equipment.

• Maintain and consistently apply knowledge of safety and protocol and attend training on proper utilization and maintenance of equipment, emergency protocol/situational awareness, and severe weather procedures.

• Assist co-workers, county staff, and the public with any custodial or basic facility maintenance needs.

• Assist in training team members, and share and develop best practices, methods, job knowledge, and other techniques to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and with excellent results.

• Attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with supervisor and other facilities staff which may include training, status reviews, and coaching/training.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Customer service skills

• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple daily tasks as directed

• Experience with cleaning tasks, supplies/chemicals, and maintenance equipment

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds

• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties

• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment

• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to maintenance equipment depending on assignment

• Maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, snow and leaf blowers, hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push/pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions

Selection Process

It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences who can come together for the single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employees here .

Commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employment

Anoka County is committed to the principles of our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity. It is the policy of Anoka County to recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job titles, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, marital status, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, physical ability, sexual orientation, or age except where such status is a bona fide occupational qualification. It is the policy of Anoka County to make employment decisions in a manner that will further our Affirmative Action Plan and Equal Employment Opportunity.

If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO