Elementary Head Custodian

Alexandria Technical & Community College; Alexandria (MN); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Leave

Group Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Aflac options: Short-Term Disability,

Job summary

Alexandria Public Schools is seeking a Head Custodian for Voyager Elementary School. The role involves skilled custodial work, building operations, and supervision of custodial staff. Work includes monitoring HVAC, security, and maintenance tasks to keep the facility safe, clean, and ready for classes and events.

The position offers 8-hour days (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) with pay starting at $23.75 per hour, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Some experience in custodial/maintenance or mechanical environment.
• Must obtain boiler license within six months of employment.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor HVAC and building systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs.
• Monitor security systems and alarms.
• Clean and maintain floors, respond to emergencies.
• Assist with events and furniture setup.
• Provide direction to custodial staff as needed.

Skills

Custodial exp

Maintenance tasks

Safety awareness

Team supervision

Job description

Location: Voyager Elementary School
Schedule: 8 hours per day, 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pay Rate: $23.75 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Position Summary

The Head Custodian performs skilled custodial, maintenance, and building operations duties to ensure a clean, safe, sanitary, and well-maintained environment for students, staff, and the public. Responsibilities include monitoring building systems, performing routine maintenance and minor repairs, preparing facilities for events, and providing work direction to custodial staff and contractors as needed.

Work is performed under the limited supervision of the Supervisor of Building and Grounds, with occasional oversight of other custodial staff.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor and operate building systems, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), automated building controls, lighting controls, and mechanical equipment.

Monitor boiler and cooling system operations, adjust heating software to maintain comfortable building temperatures, and report maintenance concerns.

Monitor door security systems, activate and deactivate alarms, and help ensure building security.

Clean and maintain floors, including scrubbing, stripping, waxing, buffing, and sweeping; vacuum carpets and respond to emergency cleaning needs.

Perform minor plumbing repairs, replace lights and ballasts, repair locks and doors, and complete routine maintenance tasks.

Maintain clean, organized, and well-stocked custodial and maintenance areas.

Assist with snow and ice removal and other seasonal building maintenance.

Unload and organize school supplies, equipment, and materials.

Provide work direction to custodial staff and general contractors as needed.

Monitor building use during school and community events and help ensure facilities are used safely and appropriately.

Set up and take down furniture and equipment for meetings, events, and school activities.

Provide facility users with information regarding building safety and appropriate facility use.

Monitor custodial and maintenance inventory levels and communicate supply needs.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED.

Some experience in a custodial, maintenance, or mechanical environment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Must obtain a boiler license within six months of employment.

Must possess a valid driver's license.

Compensation

Starting pay is $23.75 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.

Alexandria Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health Insurance: Choice of three plan options, with district contributions as outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Dental Insurance: District contribution as outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Paid Leave: Provided in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Group Life Insurance: Paid for by the District.
• Long-Term Disability Insurance: Employees are required to enroll and pay for this benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Available at no cost to employees.
• Voluntary Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Aflac supplemental insurance options:
• Short-Term Disability
• Critical Illness
• Hospital Indemnity

Join Alexandria Public Schools and help provide a clean, safe, and welcoming learning environment for our students, staff, and community.