Head Custodian, Elementary

Dorothy Dodds Elementary; Moorhead (MN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorothy Dodds Elementary in Moorhead, MN is seeking a Head Custodian to manage custodial staff and oversee building and grounds maintenance. The role includes supervising, coordinating facility use, and maintaining safety records.

Starting Oct 1, 2026, the position is full-time with competitive hourly pay. Qualifications include a high school diploma and a boiler license (Second Class) or ability to obtain within a year; plus preferred building trades training and HVAC experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Boiler license or ability to obtain within one year (Second Class).
• Preferred: up to one year specialized training in building trades; 3–5 years electrical/carpentry maintenance; boiler operations; snow removal; HVAC.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, evaluates, monitors and assigns work to custodians and staff engaged in maintenance and care of facilities.
• Performs maintenance duties and cleaning as needed.
• Provides support and coordination of facility usage.
• Keeps accurate records for safety and efficiency.
• Performs cleaning duties and maintains supplies.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Boiler license (Second Class) or ability to obtain within one year

Tools

Electrical maintenance

Carpentry maintenance

HVAC knowledge

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Head Custodian, Elementary

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This job is also posted in Moorhead School District 152

Job Details

Job ID: 5890680

Application Deadline: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Oct 1, 2026

Job Description

P erforms both building and ground maintenance to ensure safe and pleasant appearance of building and grounds, as well as the supervision of property services staff engaged in the maintenance, repair and operation of the assigned facilities and grounds.

• Supervises, evaluates, monitors and assigns work to custodians and other staff engaged in the maintenance, repair or care of facilities and grounds.
• Performs maintenance duties
• Provides support and coordination of facility usage
• Keeps accurate records for safety and efficiency
• Performs cleaning duties and maintains supplies as necessary.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma and/or equivalent and three years of experience in general maintenance; and/or any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the above described duties.
• Boiler license appropriate to the building and/or the ability to obtain licensure within one year (Second Class).

Preferred Qualifications

• Up to one year of specialized or technical training in building trades
• Three to five years experience in electrical and/or carpentry maintenance
• Experience in boiler operations
• Experience with snow removal and like equipment
• Experience in HVAC

Head Custodian, Elementary Detailed Job Description

2024-2026 Custodian Master Agreement

*Pay range based on 25-26 schedule*

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $25.56 to $29.69 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jose Rodriguez , Supervisor of Custodial Services
• District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]