Custodian - 260 days (Evening shift)

Perry Township School District; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 2,170,000 - 2,342,000; Full time

Job summary

Perry Township School District is seeking a Custodian to provide custodial services for all district facilities, ensuring a clean, safe environment. The role covers routine duties across buildings, responding to spills, maintaining equipment, and assisting maintenance staff.

Work includes seasonal snow removal and on-call duties as needed. The position is non-exempt, 260 days per year, with a pay rate of $15.75 plus a $0.50 differential, requiring ability to lift 25 pounds and stand for extended

Qualifications

• Ability to read and write.
• Previous custodial experience preferred.
• Capable of lifting 25 pounds and standing for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine custodial duties in all areas of the building.
• Respond to spills and accidents requiring custodial attention.
• Maintain custodial closets in clean, orderly condition.
• Assist maintenance personnel as directed.
• Snow removal from entry areas and sidewalks during day shift.
• Perform general manual labor including lifting and moving materials.

Skills

Independent work

Good judgment

Effective communication

Education

Ability to read and write

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ CUSTODIAL
• Date Posted: 9/14/2026

Position Purpose

Responsible for custodial services for all PTS facilities. Provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all district sites, associated buildings and adjacent grounds while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
• If working the daytime shift, responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb Spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Other duties may be assigned

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, and snow shovels
• Operate equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe environment
• Responsible for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in clean, operationally ready condition and reporting any repairs needed to the Head Custodian

Travel Requirements

Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates

$15.75+ .50 differential

Work Schedule

260 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement

Ability to stand for extended periods of time. Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds. Occasional

Ability to carry 25 pounds. Often

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations. Often

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter. Occasional

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation. Often

Ability to operate job-related equipment. Often

Ability to reach in all directions. Often

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• Ability to read and write.

Experience

Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt