Lead Custodian - 2nd shift

Elk River Area School District; Elk River (MN); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Elk River Area School District is seeking a Lead Custodian for Elk River High School on the 2nd shift. This 8-hour per day, 12-month position involves supervising custodial staff, performing cleaning, maintenance, and safety duties, and ensuring a neat, safe learning environment.

Work includes building access, equipment operation, and overseeing job tasks per the Head Custodian. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver’s license, ability to lift 50+ pounds, and

Formación

• High school degree, GED, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with class as required by the district.
• Valid certifications/licenses to operate building equipment, as required by authorities.
• Ability to read, understand and write instructions for equipment.
• Ability to work indoors/outdoors in all weather.
• Self-starter with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work non-regular hours including overtime.
• Regularly able to lift objects over 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders to at least 12 feet.
• No allergies to chemicals.
• Pass physical examination if required.
• Knowledge of Facility Management System (FMS) desirable.
• Ability to supervise custodians.
• 1–3 years custodial experience desirable.
• Boiler license preferred or willingness to obtain within 180 days.

Responsabilidades

• Perform duties of custodian: cleaning tasks to maintain safe, clean environment.
• General maintenance and repair of building equipment.
• Maintenance of playground areas to meet district needs.
• Report and correct hazards to ensure safety.
• Conserve fuel, electricity, water, and equipment by proper operation.
• Lock and unlock buildings per schedule.
• Collect debris and dispose of waste properly.
• Operate and maintain specialized equipment/systems (e.g., boilers, cooling towers, geo-thermal systems, etc.).
• Encourage staff toward higher performance and skill development.
• Operate Facility Management System (FMS).
• Maintain facilities ranging from 150,000 to 400,000 sq ft.
• Supervise 1–13 staff and assign duties accordingly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Supervising custodians

Safety awareness

Lifting ability

Read/write instructions

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Valid driver’s license

Boiler license preferred / willing to obtain within timeframe

Herramientas

Facility Management System (FMS)

Descripción del empleo

Lead Custodian - 2nd shift, 8 hours per day, 12 months per year JobID: 19448

• Position Type:
  Custodial/Grounds/ Lead Custodian
• Date Posted:
  11/3/2026
• Location:
  Elk River High School
• Date Available:
  ASAP
• Closing Date:
  11/09/2026

Description: The Lead Custodian - High School assists in providing a neat, clean, safe, and attractive area for the learning environment by performing custodial duties though oral and/or written instructions from the Head Custodian, Manager of Operations – Custodial or site Administrator. Incumbents supervise, direct, and assign duty hours to regular employees and additional part-time, temporary, seasonal, or student employees assigned to them by the Head Custodian, Manager of Operations – Custodial or site Administrator.

For details regarding wages please view the attached master agreement.

Job Summary:

1. Perform all duties normally associated with the position of custodian; i.e., scrubbing, vacuuming, waxing, treating, polishing, dusting, sweeping and washing of all walls, floors, ceilings, doors, wardrobes or cabinets, furniture, blackboards, erasers and other equipment to ensure a safe and clean environment. 2. General maintenance and repair of equipment in the building to meet School District needs. 3. General maintenance and repair of playground areas to meet School District needs. 4. Reporting and elimination of hazards observed; correct as necessary to ensure a safe environment. 5. Conservation of fuel, electricity, water, and equipment by observation and correction of improper operation of equipment or systems to meet School District needs. 6. Lock and unlock buildings according to the schedule for the area. 7. Pick up scrap paper and debris in buildings and/or on the grounds areas, and dispose of waste in properly identified containers to ensure a safe, clean, and health environment. 8. May be responsible for the operation, cleaning, and maintenance of unique equipment and/or systems such as but not limited to boilers, cooling towers, geo-thermal systems, heat pump systems, irrigation systems, septic or sewer systems, swimming pools, water chiller systems, wells, etc. 9. Encourage employees towards higher standards of performance, by helping each employee improve their skills to improve performance. 10. Operate Facility Management System (FMS). 11. Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of buildings of one hundred fifty thousand (150,000) square feet to four hundred thousand (400,000) square feet in size. 12. Supervises and provides work direction to one (I) to thirteen (13) regular employees and additional part-time, temporary, seasonal or student employees so that work is completed in a timely manner. 13. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. High school degree, GED, or equivalent. 2. Posses and maintain valid driver's license, with class stipulated by the School District. 3. Posses and maintain valid appropriate certifications and licenses, as stipulated by the School District and/or local, state or federal regulatory agencies, in order to maintain and operate building equipment and/or systems. 4. Be able to read, understand and write instructions associated with the equipment and supplies used and prepare reports required of the position. 5. Ability to work outside or inside in all weather conditions. 6. Must be a self-starter and able to produce work with minimum supervision. 7. Must be willing and able to work hours other than the regular shift as needed including overtime assigned to the employee, such as weekends, holidays, boiler checks, Community Education programs, etc. 8. Regularly able to lift objects in excess of fifty (50) pounds. 9. Ability to climb ladders or other climbing apparatus to a minimum height of twelve (12) feet. 10. No allergies to chemicals. 11. Pass physical examination, if required. 12. Knowledge of Facility Management System (FMS) desirable. 13. Ability to supervise and give work direction to custodians. 14. One (1) to three (3) years experience as a custodian desirable. 15. Prefer First Class Boiler's License. Will consider applicants who are willing toobtain Special Class Licensure within 180 days of start.

For current members of the custodial collective bargaining agreement, a SecondClass C - Low Pressure Boiler's License or the ability to obtain this license within 110 days following appointment to the position.

For new hires not covered by the custodial collective bargaining agreement, a Second Class C - Low Pressure Boiler's License or the ability to obtain this license within 170 days following appointment to the position.

Application Procedure:

Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.

Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.