Custodian - Night Shift

Delano Public Schools; Delano (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Delano Public Schools is seeking an experienced full-time custodian for the evening shift at Delano Elementary School. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and ensuring safety and security of facilities.

Hours are 2:45 PM–11:15 PM, Monday through Friday, with a 30-minute unpaid meal break. Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and holidays. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to the supervisor.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Will report issues of any type to the supervisor.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Ability to read English

Safety procedures

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian


• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026


• Location:
  Delano Elementary School


• Date Available:
  12/04/2026

Custodian - Night Shift (Monday - Friday)

Delano PublicSchools has an opening for an experienced full-time custodian to work the evening shift.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.


• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.


• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.


• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.


• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.


• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.


• Assists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.


• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.


• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to the supervisor.


• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.


• Will report issues of any type to the supervisor.


• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.


• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.


• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.


• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.


• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.


• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.


• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.


• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.


• Considerable physical activity. Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.


• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.


• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.


• Current Boiler License is preferred, but not required.

Hours

Full-time, Monday - Friday, 2:45 PM- 11:15 PM; 30 minute unpaid meal break

Salary and Benefits

• Salary: $20.05 - $23.40/hr (based on experience) plus Night Differential of $0.95/hr


• Benefits include health and dental insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, andholidays

ISD 879 is an Equal Opportunity Employer