Level II 2nd Shift Custodian

Farmington Public Schools; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Sick/personal leave

403(b) plan

Shift differential

Uniform allowance

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Farmington Public Schools is seeking a Level II 2nd shift custodian at Farmington High School. The role includes cleaning, maintenance, and event setup with responsibilities across classrooms, restrooms, hallways and common areas.

The position may include boiler/license pay differentials and requires flexibility for evening/night hours, with potential duties during student breaks and after-hours emergencies. Benefits are described in the district contract.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Mechanical aptitude for basic repairs and maintenance of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum, sweep, mop, empty trash and clean classrooms, restrooms, hallways, gyms, offices, cafeteria, glass/windows and water fountains.
• Set up equipment and furniture for events and activities and clean up afterward.
• Maintain building security and periodically operate HVAC systems as directed.
• Strip, wax and seal floors when needed.
• Assist with winter grounds maintenance including shoveling.
• Respond to custodial needs and report maintenance issues to Head Custodian.

Skills

Customer service

Effective communication

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  9/3/2026
• Location:
  Farmington High School
• Date Available:
  09/16/2026

FHS

Level II 2nd shift custodian
Start Date 9.16.26

Additional stipend for 2nd shift $0.50
Additional stipend available with current boiler license $0.94- $1.57 depending on license level

Description

Perform general cleaning and maintenance to provide pleasant and safe surroundings for staff , students, and general public.

Essential functions of the job may include but are not limited to the following

• Vacuums, sweeps, mops, empties trash, and cleans classrooms, restrooms, hallways, gyms, office areas, cafeteria, glass/windows, and water fountains, etc.
• Sets up equipment, bleachers, demountable walls, chairs, and tables, etc. for special events, including all community education activities; and cleans up after activities.
• Maintains building security.
• Strips, waxes, seals floors and hallways as needed.
• May serve as the shift operator for the HVAC system as directed.
• Assists with winter grounds maintenance/shoveling at building entries.
• Respond to staff and community for building custodial needs as assigned or required.
• Reports maintenance needs to Head Custodian.
• Respond to boiler issues as license allows.
• During periods of student breaks, must be able to assist with deep cleaning of all building areas including removal/return of all furniture and cleaning as described above; painting.
• Respond appropriately to all building emergencies.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prefer applicants interested in possessing or obtaining a Minnesota special boiler license, but license is not required.
• Must demonstrate sufficient mechanical aptitude to conduct minor repairs and maintenance to plumbing, heating and electrical equipment.
• Must demonstrate thorough knowledge of building cleaning skills.
• Must be able to work evening/night hours and usually shift to day hours during student breaks.
• Must have excellent customer service skills and the ability to communicate effectively with employees and community members.
• Proven ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others including students at age level of position and present a professional appearance.
• Ability to work independently with little work direction.
• Must have the ability and proven record of reporting to work on a regular and punctual basis.

*See attached job description for full requirements and job duties.

Full listing of benefits can be found in the Collective Bargaining agreement located at
Custodial Contract

Health, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, sick and personal leave, 403(b), career incentive pay, shift differential, boiler/specialty license pay, uniform allowance, available, up to 12 paid holidays, vacation allowances, and 3 days of paid bereavement leave