Head Custodian

Minnetonka Public Schools; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 31,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

12-month role

Job summary

Minnetonka Public Schools seeks a Head Custodian for Minnewashta Elementary to oversee daily operations and supervise custodial staff. The role ensures safe, clean, well-functioning facilities for students, staff, and the community.

Your responsibilities include managing building requests, inspecting and maintaining HVAC and safety systems, directing staff, and coordinating exterior maintenance and inventory. Collaboration with leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; current experience as a Head Custodian with a School District preferred.
• Evidence of supervisory experience preferred.
• License: Minnesota 1st Class C Stationary Engineers or willingness to obtain the 1st Class license.
• Excellent customer service, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead building operations and oversee custodial staff.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, fire alarm, emergency lighting systems and boilers.
• Direct, train, and monitor custodial staff and assign work.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including painting and plumbing.
• Coordinate exterior maintenance and manage supplies and equipment inventory.
• Maintain a positive environment and coordinate facility use for groups.

Skills

Supervision

Customer service

Communication

Leadership

Maintenance

Education

High school diploma

1st Class C Stationary Engineers License

Tools

HVAC systems

Job description

Minnetonka Public Schools is hiring a Head Custodian at Minnewashta Elementary to lead building operations and oversee custodial staff. This full time, 12 month role maintains safe, clean, well functioning facilities for students, staff, and the community.

Your Role Will Include:

• Handle daily building requests and operations, working closely with building leadership and occupants.
• Inspect, monitor, and maintain the facility's HVAC, plumbing, electrical, security, fire alarm, and emergency lighting systems, along with steam or hot water boilers, water heaters, and pressure vessels in accordance with Minnesota State Statutes.
• Direct, train, and monitor custodial staff and review assignments.
• Perform general maintenance and repairs, including equipment, painting, and plumbing.
• Coordinate exterior maintenance (mowing, trimming, debris removal, window and walkway upkeep, snow and ice removal) and manage supply and equipment inventory.
• Maintain a positive environment for building occupants and coordinate facility use for internal and external groups.

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent; current experience as a Head Custodian with a School District preferred.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.
• Evidence of a State of Minnesota 1st Class C Stationary Engineers License, or a minimum of a current Special Engineers License with a willingness to obtain the 1st Class license as soon as permitted by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry.
• Excellent customer service, leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Technical skills to support Buildings and Grounds operations, with strong organizational, recordkeeping, and mathematical abilities.
• Ability to successfully complete a pre placement physical capabilities examination at Concentra, at the District's expense.

Salary and Benefits:

• Minimum pay rate: $27.55/hour.
• Full pay details: Schedule A of the Custodian and Maintenance Master Agreement.
• Medical and dental benefit eligible position.

Location & Shift Times:

• FT, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year. Minnewashta Elementary.