Custodian - B -shift

Mounds View Public Schools; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 49,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public school district is seeking a dedicated Custodian for the B-Shift. The role involves maintaining cleanliness and safety in school facilities, performing minor repairs, and supervising student workers. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a special boilers license, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students and staff. Join us to contribute to the well-being of our school community!

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Knowledge of maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Ability to observe and report safety hazards.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning functions such as vacuuming, scrubbing, and sweeping floors.
• Secure buildings and test fire alarms.
• Coordinate and assign tasks to custodial staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

Special Boilers License

Tools

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Join to apply for the Custodian - B -shift role at Mounds View Public Schools.

Position: Custodian - B-Shift

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, Full-time 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM

Start Date: May 23, 2025

Pay: $23.64/hour per the Custodial Labor Agreement

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Life, and Paid Time Off in accordance with the Custodial Summary of Benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Must obtain a Special boilers license within the probationary period.
• Ability to get along with district employees, and be courteous and helpful with students and the general public.
• Knowledge of requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including basic methods of cleaning and preserving floors, blackboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, tools, materials, and supplies used in custodial work.
• Ability to learn custodial procedures, methods, and schedules.
• Ability to maintain classrooms, offices, and other school facilities in a clean, safe, and secure condition.
• Ability to use common cleaning equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
• Ability to move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events.
• Ability to observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Ability to perform minor maintenance and repair on furniture, equipment, and facilities.
• Ability to confer with site administrators and supervisors regarding custodial needs, schedules, and concerns.
• Knowledge of principles of administration, training, and supervision.
• Ability to assign, review, train, supervise, and evaluate personnel.

Physical Requirements: Standing and walking 90% of the time. 50% involves twisting, bending, stooping, squatting, and climbing stairs. 25% involves crouching, pulling, pushing, climbing ladders, twisting while lifting, sweeping, extended reaches of 20 pounds overhead, and lifting 50-100 pounds with mechanical assistance.

Responsibilities:

• Perform general cleaning functions such as vacuuming, scrubbing, waxing, buffing, and sweeping floors, including mixing various cleaning and maintenance chemicals.
• Perform minor maintenance to keep schools and classrooms operational, such as repairing plumbing, heating, ventilation, and electrical equipment not requiring outside contractors.
• Secure buildings, test, and reset fire alarms.
• Set up equipment for sporting events, concerts, and other meetings or special events.
• Check boilers, gauges, and pumps to ensure proper operation, add oil to pumps, or turn off pumps as necessary, referring operational problems to the Supervisor of Maintenance.
• Open or close buildings as necessary.
• Inspect buildings, grounds, and equipment for safety.
• Coordinate and assign tasks to custodial staff.
• Distribute supplies for kitchens, offices, teachers, and departments.
• Perform minor repairs on chairs, desks, and other school equipment.
• Conduct minor ground maintenance, including mowing, landscaping, snow removal, painting, and raking.
• Supervise student workers in performing cleaning tasks.
• Set up equipment for events.
• Other duties as assigned.