Custodian

Austin Minnesota Public School District #492; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Austin Public Schools is seeking a full-time Custodian at Austin High School. The role involves routine custodial tasks, grounds work, event setup, and general maintenance, with shift times 3:15 - 11:45 pm during the school year and 6:00 am - 2:30 pm in summer.

The successful candidate will perform cleaning, sanitation, filing through classrooms and restrooms, replace light bulbs, wash windows, and support a safe learning environment. A pre-employment physical is required.

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment physical and be eligible to work in an educational institution.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, sweeping, vacuuming, mopping floors, and washing desks.
• Cleaning restrooms, kitchens, offices, gym; strip and wax floors.
• Emptying garbage and performing general maintenance such as changing bulbs.
• Setting up and taking down events.
• Cleaning windows and walls; other duties as assigned.

Skills

Cleaning

Maintenance

Event setup

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
• Date Posted:
  8/21/2026
  
• Location:
  Austin High School
  

Austin Public School District is seeking to hire a full-time Custodian.
8 Hours per day,3:15 - 11:45 pm during the school year, 6 am - 2:30 pm during the summer.

Responsible for performing routine custodial activities and routine grounds work such as:

• Cleaning the inside of classrooms, sweeping, vacuuming & mopping floors, washing desks and counters and washing white & black boards.
• Cleaning, vacuuming, mopping and sanitizing restrooms, kitchen, offices, gymnasium, etc. Strip & wax floors.
• Emptying garbage cans throughout building.
• Performing general maintenance such as: changing light bulbs, moving furniture, shoveling snow, etc.
• Event set-up and take down.
• Washing windows, walls, lockers, etc.
• Other duties of similar nature.

Candidate selected must successfully complete a pre-employment physical and be eligible for employment in an educational institution.
Salary/Benefits: Salary and a competitive benefits package of paid time off, health insurance, life insurance, etc., according to the Custodial Working Agreement located within the Human Resource section of the Austin Public Schools website at www.austin.k12.mn.us.

Commitment to Equity:

Austin Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of Austin Public Schools are expected to support the strategic plan. Our mission at Austin Public Schools is to Inspire, Empower, and Accelerate. Our vision is to prepare all learners to make a difference in the world. All employees are to model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees. The strategic plan can be found on our website. https://www.austin.k12.mn.us/district-offices/school-board/strategic-plan .

As Equal Opportunity Employer, Austin Public Schools is committed to creating an inclusive environment that values the diversity of its employees and does not discriminate against any employee or candidate based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, age, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, familial status or membership or activity in a local commission.

The school district strongly encourages anyone interested to apply to join our teams. Reasonable accommodations to access job openings or to apply for a job are available.