Head Engineer 1st Shift

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose-Schools; Buffalo (MN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose-Schools in Minnesota is seeking a dedicated Custodian to maintain clean, safe, and functional school facilities. The role oversees building systems, performs repairs, and coordinates custodial activities while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Strong leadership, communication, and ability to train staff are essential to support daily operations and events. The position requires a High School diploma, a Boiler's license within six months, and prior custodial

Qualifications

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
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• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
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• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
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• Ability to manage email, work order system software, electronic timesheet, and HVAC system software.
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• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats with District staff and community members.
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• Ability to train staff, give work direction, and effectively lead a team.
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• Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
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• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
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• Ability to safely work with cleaning products.
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• Mechanical repair abilities.
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• Knowledge of applicable district policies/procedures.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain school facilities and fixtures such as lockers, bathroom partitions, athletic equipment, and doors.
• Minor, major, and routine painting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist District maintenance techs with general and major repair of school.
• Implement and perform preventative maintenance programs of facility systems and custodial/grounds equipment.
• Coordinate and oversee daily completion of building custodial activities.
• Monitor/oversee work order schedule and assign appropriate personnel to tasks based on timing of need, facility use, and personnel schedules.
• Instruct and train custodial personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, cleaning practices, repair practices, use of chemicals, Right to Know, etc.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Submit requests for repair of equipment after troubleshooting/attempting repair.
• Set up, take down & clean up for events and other activities as directed.
• Perform basic grounds upkeep including shoveling snow, picking up garbage and clean and free of obstruction, as needed.
• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Follow instructions

Lifting techniques

Work order software

HVAC software

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

First Class Boiler's License

Tools

Hand tools

Pallet jack

Ladders

Snow removal equipment

Carpet cleaners

Floor machines

Computer

Handheld radio

District phone system

Work order software

HVAC system software

Job description

• Date Posted: 8/4/2026
• Location: Elementary - Discovery Elementary School - 0506
• Date Available: As Agreed Upon
• Closing Date: 08/07/26 or Until Filled

Schedule: 5 days / week (Monday - Friday), 8 hours / day, 12 months / year
Hours: 6:00am – 2:30pm or as assigned (hours & break hours may vary)
Benefits & Pay Schedule: According to Master Agreement

JOB SUMMARY: Participates in and oversees all building systems, custodial and outside grounds care to provide a clean, safe and comfortable environment for students, staff and visitors.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

30% Install/Maintain/Repair

• Repair and maintain school facilities and fixtures such as lockers, bathroom partitions, athletic equipment, and doors.
• Minor, major, and routine painting, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Assist District maintenance techs with general and major repair of school.
• Implement and perform preventative maintenance programs of facility systems and custodial/grounds equipment.

30% Cleaning/Upkeep

• Clean, scrub, mop, dust, vacuum or sweeps floors, stairs, classrooms, kitchens, gyms, locker rooms, libraries, offices, commons, hallways, restrooms and other designated areas.
• Respond to emergency cleanup situations.
• Keep the custodial/maintenance rooms clean and well maintained. Restock shelves with cleaning supplies.
• Maintain building security: secure building, lock and unlock buildings, as necessary and perform other security tasks.
• Detailed cleaning of all areas of building in summer months as directed.

20% Program Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee daily completion of building custodial activities.
• Monitor/oversee work order schedule and assign appropriate personnel to tasks based on timing of need, facility use, and personnel schedules.
• Instruct and train custodial personnel in safe operating procedures of all equipment, cleaning practices, repair practices, use of chemicals, Right to Know, etc.
• Ensure that all safety standards are met in accordance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Submit requests for repair of equipment after troubleshooting/attempting repair.

10% Set up/Take down

• Set up, take down & clean up for events and other activities as directed.

8% Grounds

• Perform basic grounds upkeep including shoveling snow, picking up garbage and clean and free of obstruction, as needed.

2% Meetings/Trainings

• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.

Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND CHARACTERISTICS:

Education/Certification/Licensure Requirements:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• First Class Boiler's Licensewithin 6 months of hire.

Experience:

• Previous custodial or other related experience required.

Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work:

• Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instruction.
• Ability to employ proper lifting techniques.
• Ability to manage email, work order system software, electronic timesheet, and HVAC systemsoftware.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral formats with District staff and communitymembers.
• Ability to train staff, give work direction, and effectively lead a team.
• Organizational and time management skills including prioritizing duties to meet deadlines.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to safely work with cleaning products.
• Ability to follow established routine with ability to vary sequence of duties as needed.
• Mechanical repair abilities.
• Knowledge of applicable district policies/procedures.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software Required:

• Operates hand tools, pallet jack, desk/table movers and ladders.
• Operates grounds equipment including snow removal equipment, lawn mower, and other maintenance equipment.
• Operates cleaning equipment including carpet cleaners and floor machines.
• Operates computer, hand held radio, and district phone system.
• Operates work order system software.
• Operates HVAC system software.

Supervision of Other Employees:

• This position is a direct supervisor of custodial staff.

Physical Job Requirements:

• Position involves lifting, walking, pulling, stooping, climbing, crawling and kneeling.
• Position involves extended periods of time on feet.
• Position involves frequent lifting up to 50 pounds and occasionally lifts 75 – 100 pounds.
• Position involves occasional climbing of ladders.
• Position involves occasional repetitive motion & hand dexterity in performing tasks.
• Position involves listening, speaking clearly and visual acuity.

Mental Job Requirements:

• Position includes organizing and prioritizing tasks in order to meet strict deadlines.
• Position involves attention to detail.
• Position includes operating equipment that requires concentration.
• Position includes handling multiple tasks at once while dealing with constant interruptions.
• Position involves flexibility and a willingness to undertake a variety of tasks, sometimes from more than one person.
• Position includes varying workload.
• Position involves coordination of manual dexterity with visual attention (eye-hand coordination).

Working Conditions:

• Position works around dirt, dust, chemicals and fumes.
• Position involves occasional exposure to blood/bodily fluids.
• Position involves occasional exposure to noise and extreme temperatures.
• Position involves occasional exposure to heights, confined spaces and mechanical equipment/moving parts.
• Position includes evening, night, and weekend hours.
• Position may include overtime hours.

Job Outcomes:

• Projects a positive, cooperative and respectful attitude with students, parents, other employees and community members.
• Provides a clean, safe, comfortable environment that supports the educational activities and programs of the District.
• Helps to promote safety and prevent accidents.
• Assists in securing building to prevent vandalism and theft.
• Identifies and reports maintenance problems.

This description describes the general nature and work expected of an individual assigned to this position. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.
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