Maintenance/Custodian

Lake-Park-Audubon-Public-Schools; Audubon (MN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lake Park Audubon Schools is seeking a Maintenance/Custodian to perform cleaning and facilities upkeep at Lake Park Audubon Elementary School. The role runs 2:30 PM–11:00 PM, with snow removal duties and delivery assistance as needed. Requires high school diploma and reliable transportation.

Salary ranges from $17.35 to $21.37 per hour based on experience; includes responsibilities for safety and upkeep across classrooms, hallways, and common areas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• MN Driver's license or ability to provide own transportation.
• Fluent reading, writing and speaking English.
• Ability to follow work orders and coordinate with staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds.
• Maintain equipment in functional condition.
• Receive deliveries and assist in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Clear snow and spread sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Perform grounds-keeping duties and assist in events as needed.
• Empties wastebaskets and participates in recycling program.

Skills

English fluency

Reading/Writing

Teamwork

Cleaning maintenance

Mathematical ability

Weather tolerance

Ladder safety

Procedural compliance

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Maintenance/Custodian JobID: 1347

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 8/25/2026
• Location: Audubon, Minnesota
• Date Available: ASAP

Maintenance/Custodian

Salary Range: $17.35-$21.37 per hour based on experience

Location: Lake Park Audubon Elementary School

Hours: 2:30 - 11:00 PM

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• MN Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Lake Park Audubon Schools is an equal opportunity employer