Custodian 1 | High School | Nights

HS-CUSTODIAL; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life Insurance

AD&D Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Job summary

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 is seeking a Custodian 1 for nights at St. Louis Park High School. Under the Facilities Coordinator, you will maintain a clean, safe, and odor-free environment in assigned buildings, including classrooms, bathrooms, and common areas.

The role is full-time, 12 months, 1.0 FTE, nonexempt, with a hourly wage of $21.05 to $23.46. Starting date is immediate; benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Six months to one year of related custodial experience preferred.
• Boiler license is a plus and preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cleans classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices daily.
• Dusts and mops floors; waxes rooms when required.
• Keeps cafeteria clean; maintains teacher lounge and common areas.
• Restocks supplies; ensures doors are locked and building is secure.
• Assists with event setup/teardown and cleaning after events.
• Responds to cleaning requests and follows safety procedures.

Skills

Custodial operations

Cleaning equipment

Safety procedures

Chemicals handling

Floor care

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Specialist Boiler License (preferred)

Job description

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 HS-CUSTODIAL - St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Custodian 1 | High School | Nights

Saint Louis Park Independent School District 283 HS-CUSTODIAL - St. Louis Park, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in St. Louis Park Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID: 5920723
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title:

Custodian 1

DBM Classification:

A11/Grade3

Department:

Buildings & Grounds

Salary Range:

$21.05 - $23.46

Employee Group:

Custodial

Prepared Date:

September 2026

Reports to:

Facilities Coordinator

FTE/ FLSA Status:

1.00 FTE (8hrs per day) |12-Months | Nonexempt

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, the Custodians provide a clean, healthy, attractive, safe, and odor-free environment in their assigned buildings. The duties include cleaning, operating, and maintaining cleaning machines and equipment, assisting with building security, and occasionally responsible for receiving deliveries, executing student locker plans, and responding to requests from staff and administration.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and all areas of the buildings daily.
• Dust and wet mop floors and hallways, as necessary.
• Waxes rooms, as required.
• Cleans and arranges the cafeteria. Washes off tabletops, cleans the teacher lounge, and scrubs the commons floor.
• Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards and empties pencil sharpeners in classrooms.
• Cleans sinks and drinking fountains.
• Cleans glass windows.
• Picks up and removes trash.
• Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and toilets and adds paper products to dispensers.
• Vacuum carpets and entry mats daily.
• Cleans and disinfects spills and stains as required.
• Uses scrubbers to clean floors.
• Follows recommended and established cleaning procedures.
• Assists in the set-up and tear-down of chairs, tables, bleachers, scoreboards, or equipment required for evening events, community education or sporting events (volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, etc.), evening meetings, or other events within the building of assignment.
• Restores and replaces paper towels, soap, toilet paper, light bulbs, and other consumable products as needed.
• Monitors the security of the building to ensure doors are locked, windows closed, and the building is empty of the public.
• Performs extensive summer cleaning and assists in various maintenance/cleaning projects as scheduled or assigned.
• Washes vents, all windows, desks, and cupboards.
• Removes all furniture, chairs, desks, shampoos, and carpets.
• Strips and waxes floors in locker rooms.
• Responds to cleaning requests of staff.
• Performs other duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of applicable custodial operations.
• Knowledge of the operation of all equipment required in the performance of the job.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions, risk management procedures, and proper lifting mechanics.
• Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in the job performance.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of floor and carpet care.
• Some knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with building administrators, staff, students, and operations personnel.
• Following assigned custodial schedules and assignments in accordance with department standards and requirements.
• Using and operating cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, leaf blowers, hand tools).
• Reading, understanding, and following health and safety procedures and written instructions.
• Various cleaning techniques, appropriate chemicals, and cleaning equipment are utilized.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, and lift and move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include closeness and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
• Risk of exposure to communicable disease, blood-borne pathogens, and other bodily fluids.
• Chemicals used in the job pose potential dangers for inhalation of fumes, chemical burns, and skin absorption.
• The work environment involves exposure to equipment, materials, and situations that require the following safety precautions: the use of protective equipment or safety procedures.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least six months to one year of prior related work experience demonstrating regular attendance is required to gain entry to the job.

CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, REGISTRATION

• A Specialist Boiler License is preferred.

BENEFIT INFORMATION St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:

• Health and Dental Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information, including specific benefits and associated costs, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts .

Position Type: Full-Time-12-Month

Salary: $21.05 to $23.46 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shira Rowland , Human Resources
• Email: [e-mail]

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