Custodian II - FT

City of Eagan; Eagan (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Eagan is seeking an Overnight Custodian II to clean and maintain city facilities including the Municipal Center, Police Department, and Community Center. This full-time, benefit-eligible role supports a safe, welcoming environment with evening/night shifts.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, two years in building maintenance/janitorial work, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; a background check is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.) is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and ability to meet physical demands.
• Two years of experience in general building maintenance and commercial janitorial tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections and cleaning of facilities.
• Clean and maintain restrooms, floors, windows, and common areas; assist with minor repairs.
• Set up meeting rooms and audiovisual equipment; manage trash and recycling.

Skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian II

Full-time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible, Non-Union Position

Pay: $26.777 - $34.719 per hour, DOQ

Join Our Team: Overnight Custodian Needed at the City of Eagan!

We're looking for our next dedicated overnight Custodian to help keep our spaces clean and welcoming. You'll use top-quality equipment for cleaning and minor maintenance tasks at key community locations, including the Eagan Community Center and other city facilities.

Why Eagan?

Here, you're more than an employee – you're a vital part of our community. We embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, all contributing to making Eagan a fantastic place to live, work, and play.

Make a Difference with Us

As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our facilities are safe and clean for everyone. Join us and take pride in making a tangible impact on our community's well-being.

Work Hours

Typical shifts are Thursday – Monday from approximately 8/9:30pm – 4:30/6am. Hours of work are subject to change based on business needs. Days off are Tuesday and Wednesday.

Position Summary

Performs cleaning and minor building maintenance functions, including mechanical and custodial services at the Municipal Center, Police Department, Eagan Community Center, Civic Arena, Fire Administration building, Central Maintenance building, and all other City buildings to ensure a safe and clean environment. Assists other divisions/departments with cleaning and maintenance needs.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via our VidCruiter platform. Invitations will be sent upon application submission and review, and candidates will have three (3) days to complete their responses.

Perform Daily Inspection and Maintenance

• Perform daily inspections
• Change light bulbs, wash windows, vacuum, maintain restrooms, restock inventory in janitorial closets, mop floors, sweep, dust, clean carpets, strip/buff floors, paint interior/exterior surfaces, repair/patch walls, and stain/varnish woodwork.
• Organize meeting rooms by setting up and taking down tables and chairs, presentation and audio-visual equipment, removing and recycling trash, and any other meeting-related preparation.
• Replace air filters, clean coils and condensers, and maintain humidifiers.
• Repair/replace plumbing and electrical fixtures as well as occasional routine operations associated with HVAS systems to ensure efficient operation.
• Assist with set up, tear down, and wiring of modular office components, and repair office furniture.
• Set up and store voting equipment as needed.
• Perform exterior building maintenance including snow blowing, shoveling, sidewalk brushing, spreading sand and salt, picking up litter, waste collection and disposal.
• Lock and unlock buildings and perform all building security.
• Identify public hazards or liabilities in and around buildings and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to correct problems or notify appropriate staff.
• Assist other departments with custodial maintenance requests or tasks as assigned.
• Operate emergency generators as needed.
• Maintain custodial storerooms and put away supplies as they arrive.
• Operate motor vehicle to pick up parts and run errands.
• Give work direction/training to other part-time employees performing cleaning/maintenance tasks.
• May respond to weekend and/or evening calls for assistance regarding mechanical failures or malfunctions, snowfalls, and/or general emergencies.

Other Duties:

• Attend seminars, educational training and all meetings related to the position.
• Answer questions and inquiries from the public and direct visitors to their destinations.
• Perform other maintenance or tasks as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Applicant MUST pass a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and successfully pass the required BCA Criminal Justice Information Services Security Awareness Training test.
• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Two years of experience in general building maintenance / minor repairs
• Two years of experience in commercial janitorial tasks.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems/pneumatic and electronic controls, tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Physically capable of performing all assigned tasks under the working conditions and physical demands as described.

• Three years of experience in general building maintenance.
• Previous experience with municipal buildings and community centers.
• State of Minnesota Special Boiler License.
• Vocational training in building maintenance and mechanical systems.

Knowledge of:

• Occupational safety hazards and necessary job-related precautions.
• And ability to read blueprints.

Skills in:

• Completing assigned tasks in a productive, efficient and timely manner.

Ability to:

• Work independently.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with other City staff, volunteer groups, residents, and visitors.

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to manually transport awkward loads over short distances.
• Specific vision abilities required to include close vision distant vision and peripheral vision.
• Able to stand, talk, hear, write, climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel ,crouch, work on a ladder, and overhead.

Working Conditions

• 75% indoors of assigned buildings
• 25% outdoors on grounds of assigned buildings or in transport to other buildings.
• Employee will be required to perform physical work (snow shoveling, unloading trucks, etc.) in all weather conditions common to Minnesota, including temperature ranges from -30°F to 100°F and wind chills of -50°F. Emergency situations may require working in rain, sleet, snow, etc.
• City provided uniform in mandatory dress.
• Normal hours may vary depending on location assignment. Shifts include 7:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday, 10:00pm-6:00am Tuesday-Saturday with alternate hours as scheduled or requested, including some Friday nights and/or weekend hours.

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer