Custodian 2nd Shift

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools is seeking a part-time Custodian at Buffalo Community Middle School to provide custodial support, ensuring a clean, safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff. Schedule: 4 hours per day, 5 days a week, year-round, with evening hours as assigned.

Responsibilities include routine cleaning, basic maintenance, and event setup. Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and ability to work independently as part of a district facilities team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum or sweep floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
• Respond to emergency cleanup situations.
• Maintain custodial/maintenance rooms and restock supplies.
• Maintain building security: secure building, lock/unlock buildings as needed.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs; assist with major repairs as directed.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Instruction following

Teamwork

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pallet jack

Floor machines

Carpet cleaners

Hand tools

Job description

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Frontline Applicant Tracking - Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
• Date Posted:
  10/28/2026
  
• Location:
  Buffalo Community Middle School - 0068
  
• Date Available:
  As Agreed Upon
  
• Closing Date:
  11/03/26 or Until Filled
  

Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 4 hours / day, 12 months / year
Hours: 3:30pm � 7:30pm or as assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement
JOB SUMMARY: Provide custodial support for the District in order to provide a clean, safe and healthy learning environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 80% Cleaning/Upkeep

• Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum or sweeps floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
• Respond to emergency cleanup situations.
• Keep the custodial/maintenance rooms clean and well maintained. Restock shelves with cleaning supplies.
• Maintain building security: secure building, lock and unlock buildings, as necessary and perform other security tasks.
• Detailed cleaning of all areas of building in summer months as directed.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance upkeep on equipment.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance.
• Assist with major repairs and maintenance.
• Monitor boiler operation and reports any concerns.

10% Set up/Take down

• Set up, take down & clean up for events and other activities as directed.

4% Grounds

• Perform basic grounds upkeep including shoveling snow, picking up garbage and keeping entrances clean and free of obstruction, as needed.

1% Meetings/Trainings

• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

• Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:
• High School diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• No previous custodial or other related experience required.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
• Basic computer skills.
• Basic communication skills.Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning products.
• Ability to follow established routine with ability to vary sequence of duties as needed.
• Ability to vary sequence of duties.
• Basic mechanical repair abilities.
• Basic knowledge of applicable district policies/procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates hand tools, pallet jack, desk/table movers and ladders.
• Operates cleaning equipment including carpet cleaners and floor machines.
• Operates computer, hand held radio and district phone system.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position does not provide supervision or work direction to any other District employees.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves lifting, walking, pulling, stooping, climbing, crawling and kneeling.
• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts 75 � 100 pounds.
• Position involves occasional climbing of ladders.
• Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).

Working Conditions:

• Position works around dirt, dust, chemicals and fumes.
• Position involves occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Position involves occasional exposure to noise and extreme temperatures.
• Position involves occasional exposure to heights, confined spaces and mechanical equipment/moving parts.
• Position includes evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Position may include overtime hours.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
• Provides a clean, safe, comfortable environment that supports the educational activities and
• programs of the District.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Assists in securing building to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Identifies and reports maintenance problems.