Custodian Floater - 1st Shift

Osseo Area Schools; Maple Grove (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Osseo Area Schools in Maple Grove, MN, seeks a Custodian Floater for 1st shift to maintain district facilities, grounds, and equipment. The role requires the ability to perform diverse maintenance tasks, operate building automation, and ensure a safe, clean environment for students and staff.

Starting immediately, this full-time position carries responsibilities from cleaning to minor repairs, snow removal, and security checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Must obtain MN2nd Class boiler license upon hire.
• MN1st Class boiler license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assuming full daily responsibility for the position.
• Communicating work directives to custodial staff.
• Performing general housekeeping and floor care in classrooms and hallways.
• Carrying out minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical, and plumbing repairs as needed.
• Support to kitchen staff with cleaning and stocking storeroom.
• Monitoring and adjusting building automation controls.
• Securing the facility and managing security systems.
• Reporting vandalism or unauthorized persons in buildings.
• Maintaining building grounds, including mowing and pruning.
• Snow removal and keeping sidewalks ice-free.
• Taking charge of physical operation of the building and reporting equipment issues.
• Maintaining and submitting reports/logs; painting facilities and maintaining equipment.

Skills

Computer skills

Building automation systems

HVAC operation knowledge

Safety knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

MN2nd Class boiler license upon hire

MN1st Class boiler license preferred

Job description

Osseo Ind School District 279 Educational Service Center - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

Custodian Floater - 1st Shift

Osseo Ind School District 279 Educational Service Center - Maple Grove, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Osseo Area Schools - District 279

Job Details

Job ID: 5894153

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job summary: To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

• Assuming full responsibility daily of the position being subbed for.
• Communicating work allocation directives issued by the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator, Facilities Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
• Performing general housekeeping tasks to include, but not limited to, dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, washing windows, walls, lockers; vacuum all carpeted areas of the building; housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established district systems and cleaning standards;
• Performing minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and non-potable water system plumbing repairs to include but not limited to cleaning equipment, ceilings and floor tile and carpet;
• Providing support to kitchen staff by mopping floors and unloading groceries and stacks in storeroom, and stock supplies in storeroom;
• Monitoring and adjusting building automation controls;
• Securing the facility; arming and disarming the security system; and
• Reporting vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings.
• Maintaining building grounds including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
• Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice
• Taking charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
• Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, Maintenance Services (or their designee) any breakdown of equipment that is not functioning as designed.
• Maintaining and submitting all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
• Painting district facilities to include but not limited to walls, doors, frames, etc.
• Maintaining building equipment per department guidelines.
• Operating and maintaining boiler: Checking boiler to ensure appropriate operation.
• Setting up and taking down equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, band shell, etc.; and
• Responding to questions and providing excellent customer service to facility users.
• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include:

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Must obtain MN2nd Class boiler licenseupon hire

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

• Computer skills, including proper use of email communication
• Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems
• Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools, and equipment required in the performance of the job.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
• General knowledge in the principles of general repair and maintenance in such areas as mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, and masonry or plumbing.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
• Working with the principal and building staff on correcting issues as they arise.
• Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Using problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
• Maintaining accurate/current records.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Helping, taking instructions, and exchanging information.

Preferred qualifications include:

• MN1st Class boiler license preferred.
• Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired.

Bargaining unit : Custodians

Salary : Class 1 or Class 2 based on upon MN Boiler license status. View salary grid on the respective bargaining unit listed above, accessible via our Employee Contracts page

Work schedule :

FTE :8 hours/day, Year-Round, M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Desired start date : ASAP

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference:If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation:If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [e-mail] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Contact HR or the Site with any questions regarding the position
• Email: [e-mail]

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