Custodian (Part-Time)

anokacounty; Minnesota; On-site; USD 23,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Job summary

Anoka County is seeking a part-time Custodian to join Facilities Management and Construction. The role supports daily cleaning across county facilities, with hours Monday–Thursday 6:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and Friday 6:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m., at the Government Center in Anoka, MN.

Starting pay ranges from $17.44 to $21.82 per hour, depending on experience. The position offers 24 days of paid time off, up to 12.5 holidays pro-rated for part-time staff, and opportunities for advancement and retirement plan

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.
• Preferred: experience with cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Customer service skills and ability to plan and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Work alone or with a team to perform custodial duties and maintain daily routines.
• Perform cleaning tasks across various county locations and maintain safety standards.
• Notify supervisor of facility issues and assist in training team members.
• Attend meetings with supervisor and facilities staff and respond to on-call custodial issues.

Skills

Customer service

Task prioritization

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Posting End Date: July 20, 2026 at 11:59pm CSTHiring range: $17.44 to $21.82 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County.

Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status.

Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 07/20/2026 in order to be considered.

Position Description

The mission of Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County.

The department is seeking a part-time Custodian to join our team and support the daily care of Anoka County facilities. In this role, you will help ensure that our buildings, equipment, and public spaces remain safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained for both employees and community members. Custodians perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks and may work independently or alongside a team. Assignments can include any county location, such as the Courthouse, Government Center, Highway facilities, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, License Centers, and Corrections facilities.

This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-siteposition. This part-time position is based on 24 hours per week. Interviews will begin the week of July 27th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Pay & Benefits

• Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 20: $17.44 to $21.82 per hour.

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays pro-rated based on part-time status.

• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.

• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

Work Location

• This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303.

• Expected work hours are Monday – Thursday 6:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., and Friday 6:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Custodian.

• Work alone or with a team to perform all custodial duties in any assigned location and maintain a basic daily routine including tasks such as trash pick-up, recycling, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, and washing glass entryways and terrazzo floors.

• Perform weekly or recurring cleaning and maintenance tasks such as carpet cleaning, dusting, and other basic maintenance, using extractors and auto scrubbers for floor care, and cleaning hallways, stairs, and office spaces.

• Complete extra cleaning duties in all areas as assigned, including providing support cleaning of twelve on/offsite facilities along with a variety of other locations as needed.

• Notify supervisor of feedback regarding cleaning/environmental concerns and areas identified for facility improvement, such as the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.

• Maintain custodial inventory and supplies and provide feedback on the quality of and need for new supplies and equipment.

• Maintain and consistently apply knowledge of safety and protocol and attend training on proper utilization and maintenance of equipment, emergency protocol/situational awareness, and severe weather procedures.

• Assist co-workers, county staff, and the public with any custodial or basic facility maintenance needs.

• Assist in training team members, and share and develop best practices, methods, job knowledge, and other techniques to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and with excellent results.

• Attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with supervisor and other facilities staff which may include training, status reviews, and coaching/training.

• Crosstrain to support other areas of the department as business needs require.

• Respond to on call custodial issues as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Requires a high school diploma.

• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed

• Job-related experience with cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.

• Customer service skills.

• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple daily tasks as directed.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment.

• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness.

• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds.

• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties.

• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing.

• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment.

• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.

• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to maintenance equipment depending on assignment.

• Maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, snow and leaf blowers, hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push/pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment.

• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed.

• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle.

• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties.

• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Selection Process

It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions.

Pre-employment Requirements

Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Anoka County

As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to Excellence: Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences. Together, we work toward a single purpose of serving Anoka County’s 369,000 citizens in a respectful, innovative, and fiscally responsible manner. If your career aspirations resonate with our mission, we invite you to Find Your Path with Anoka County! Hear from other Anoka County employeeshere.

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If you require accommodations or have any other questions regarding this job posting, please call the Anoka County Human Resources Department at 763-324-4300 and reference the posting title and number. If you have questions about the hiring process, please visit: https://www.anokacountymn.gov/4411/Application-Process.

Anoka County is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy: https://www.anokacounty.us/401/Diversity-EEO