Day Custodian SFMS

Independent School District 15; St. Francis (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

Longevity pay

Uniforms provided by the District

Job summary

Independent School District 15 is seeking a Day Cleaner/Custodian for Saint Francis Middle School (SFMS). The role involves daily cleaning, floor maintenance, restroom sanitation, building security, and event setup. A boiler license is required for the Custodian track, with salary per the custodian work agreement.

The position is 261 duty days per year, with benefits for full-time employees and 1020+ hour eligibility. Starting pay reflects prior experience and licenses where applicable.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Boiler license required for Custodian placement.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, push/pull equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to communicate positively with building staff, families, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, entrances, hallways, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, strip, finish, and maintain floors as assigned.
• Empty trash and recycling and replace liners.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, fixtures, drinking fountains, and high-touch surfaces.
• Maintain adequate custodial supplies within assigned areas.
• Inspect assigned areas and identify cleaning, safety, or maintenance concerns.
• Submit or report work-order needs through established District procedures.
• Assist with building security, including checking doors, windows, and other assigned areas.
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, furniture, and equipment for school activities, events and lunch.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, including sidewalks, entrances, and other assigned areas.
• Perform boiler checks when assigned and properly licensed.
• Assist other custodial staff and provide building coverage when directed.
• Respond to spills, emergencies, safety concerns, and other custodial needs during the workday.
• Perform summer cleaning and other seasonal custodial work.
• Follow District safety procedures, policies, work rules, and supervisor directives.
• Perform other custodial duties consistent with the assigned classification.

Skills

Mobility/physical fitness

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Boiler license

Job description

• Position Type:
  Custodian/Maintenance/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  10/21/2026
• Location:
  St. Francis Middle School (6-8)
• Date Available:
  Immediate Vacancy

Day Cleaner/Custodian - Saint Francis Middle School (SFMS)

Duty Days Per Year: 261

Type of Position: Continuing, Day Cleaner/Custodian

Location: Saint Francis Middle School (SFMS)

Salary: Per the Custodian Work Agreement : Cleaner, $18.51- $20.42 per hour; or Custodian (B21), $20.51- $22.42 per hour for applicants with the required boiler license. Starting pay within the applicable range may reflect credit for prior work experience.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees: Medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, life insurance, longevity pay, and uniforms provided by the District.

Supervisors of Position: Chuck Imker, Maintenance Supervisor; William Dial, Custodial Supervisor

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• A qualifying boiler license is required for placement in the Custodian classification
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods, push and pull equipment, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to communicate positively with building staff, families, and the public

Summary of Duties:

• Perform daily cleaning and sanitation of classrooms, offices, restrooms, common areas, entrances, hallways, and other assigned spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, strip, finish, and maintain floors as assigned.
• Empty trash and recycling and replace liners.
• Clean and disinfect restrooms, fixtures, drinking fountains, and high-touch surfaces.
• Maintain adequate custodial supplies within assigned areas.
• Inspect assigned areas and identify cleaning, safety, or maintenance concerns.
• Submit or report work-order needs through established District procedures.
• Assist with building security, including checking doors, windows, and other assigned areas.
• Set up and take down tables, chairs, furniture, and equipment for school activities, events and lunch.
• Assist with snow and ice removal, including sidewalks, entrances, and other assigned areas.
• Perform boiler checks when assigned and properly licensed.
• Assist other custodial staff and provide building coverage when directed.
• Respond to spills, emergencies, safety concerns, and other custodial needs during the workday.
• Perform summer cleaning and other seasonal custodial work.
• Follow District safety procedures, policies, work rules, and supervisor directives.
• Perform other custodial duties consistent with the assigned classification.

Positions 1,020 hours or more per year are benefit eligible
Benefits offered for this position include:

• Medical Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage or Family coverage
• Dental Insurance with district contribution for Single coverage, Employee +1 coverage, or Family coverage
• FSA Account- Flexible Spending Account
• Long Term Disability Income Insurance
• Life Insurance paid for by the district
• PERA (Pension Plan): 6.5% employee contribution and 7.5% district contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan 403(b) or Roth IRA
• Floating Holidays
• Sick Leave includes ESST
• Vacation Pay
• Longevity Pay
• Retirement/Severance Package with Medical & Dental benefits offerings

The policy of the school district is to provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. The school district does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation, including gender identity or expression, age, family care leave status, or veteran status. The school district also makes reasonable accommodations for disabled employees.