Custodian Night Lead - #111616

ReNEW Schools; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Custodial Night Lead to manage the building and supervise custodial staff during evening shifts, coordinating with the Facilities Manager to maintain a clean, safe school environment. The role includes security duties and snow-removal responsibilities while ensuring compliance with policies.

The position requires 3–5 years of custodial leadership in a school setting, a High School diploma or GED, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years custodial leadership experience in a school setting.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively with others and utilize effective team-building skills
• Experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, genie lift, pressure washer, extractors, sweeper, Kaivac, etc.
• Able and willing to use a backpack vacuum for cleaning is required.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning with supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Complies with all School District and OSHA policies.
• The Custodial Night Lead assumes charge of the building when the Custodian Lead VI is not on site.
• Assist Facilities Manager in scheduling and training of staff as needed or directed.
• Provides and assigns additional work direction and assistance to custodial staff as approved by Assistant Facilities Manager or the Custodian Lead VI.
• Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment performs janitorial duties.
• Ensures building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to Assistant Facilities Manager and Building Principal.
• Operates motorized equipment used for cleaning and snow removal.
• Removal of snow/ice and application of snow melt around the building to insure safety.
• Maintains inventory for cleaning supplies/equipment and informs Custodian Lead VI when items are needed.
• Provides instructions for nightly special event set ups and assigns appropriate coverage with the Custodian Lead VI’s prior approval.
• Performs a variety of cleaning and semi-skilled duties which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing tables, windows, bathrooms, dusting, waxing, stripping floors, moving heavy furniture, etc.
• Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations.
• Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platform lifts, at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Performs essential maintenance to the facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: reaching, crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Works under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, Assistant Facilities Manager, Building Principal and the Chief Operations Officer.
• Performs other duties within the level of responsibility assigned by the Assistant Facilities Manager.

Skills

Custodial leadership

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Cleaning methods

Equipment knowledge

Backpack vacuum

Motorized equipment operation

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Auto scrubber

Buffer

Snow blower

Genie lift

Pressure washer

Extractors

Sweeper

Kaivac

Job description

WORK SCHEDULE

Full-time, year-round position; 8 hours per day; 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

WORK CALENDAR

260 duty days per year

Click link to review the 2025-2026 260 Day Calendar

CLASSIFICATION

B-2-3

Click link to review the 2024-2026 Maintenance Contract containing salary schedule.

Hiring Manager

Jim Allhiser, Facilities Assistant Manager

Essential Functions

• Complies with all School District and OSHA policies.
• The Custodial Night Lead assumes charge of the building when the Custodian Lead VI is not on site.
• Assist Facilities Manager in scheduling and training of staff as needed or directed.
• Provides and assigns additional work direction and assistance to custodial staff as approved by Assistant Facilities Manager or the Custodian Lead VI.
• Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment performs janitorial duties.
• Ensures building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to Assistant Facilities Manager and Building Principal.
• Operates motorized equipment used for cleaning and snow removal.
• Removal of snow/ice and application of snow melt around the building to insure safety.
• Maintains inventory for cleaning supplies/equipment and informs Custodian Lead VI when items are needed.
• Provides instructions for nightly special event set ups and assigns appropriate coverage with the Custodian Lead VI’s prior approval.
• Performs a variety of cleaning and semi-skilled duties which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing tables, windows, bathrooms, dusting, waxing, stripping floors, moving heavy furniture, etc.
• Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations.
• Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platform lifts, at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Performs essential maintenance to the facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: reaching, crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Works under the supervision of the Facilities Manager, Assistant Facilities Manager, Building Principal and the Chief Operations Officer.
• Performs other duties within the level of responsibility assigned by the Assistant Facilities Manager.

License Requirement

• Minnesota Driver’s License
• High School Diploma or GED required
• Special boiler’s license required.

Required Skills

• 3-5 years custodial leadership experience in a school setting.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively with others and utilize effective team-building skills
• Experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, genie lift, pressure washer, extractors, sweeper, Kaivac, etc.
• Able and willing to use a backpack vacuum for cleaning is required.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning with supervisors.

Commitment to Equity

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information

To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.