Custodian

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Sick leave

Vacation

403(b)

Life insurance

LTD

FSA

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools is seeking a dedicated Custodian to perform general cleaning and maintenance across district facilities. You will assist students, staff and visitors while supporting daily operations and ensuring safe, clean spaces.

The position involves physical work, weather conditions, and coordinating with school staff. A high school diploma is typical; experience in custodial work is desirable, with competitive pay and benefits offered by the district.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to perform duties.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Ability to pass pre-work physical.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at the start and end of shift.
• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and common areas per district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip and wax floors.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstery, and blinds.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors and sills.
• Remove graffiti and clean glass areas.
• Replace light bulbs; set up and break down chairs and equipment for meetings.
• Clear snow and spread sand/ice melting agents.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties and assist with deliveries to classrooms.
• Assist with events and program support.

Skills

Follow work orders

Coordination with staff

Oral & written communication

Mathematical skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Buildings and Grounds Coordinator, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Duties

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Ability to pass pre-work physical.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Rate Of Pay

Pay/Benefit Details GroupCustodiansPositionCustodianRate of Pay$21.85-$27.10/hrBenefitsMedical, Dental, Sick Leave, Vacation, 403(b), Life, LTD, FSAOtherNight Differential +$0.65/hr. Additional differentials for Boilder's license, Low Voltage Certification, Longevity

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.