Night Shift Custodial Lead — School Facilities

Rochester; Rochester (MN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Custodial Night Lead to manage the night crew, ensure building safety, and support facilities operations. The role requires 3–5 years of custodial leadership in a school environment, strong customer service, and the ability to train staff.

Responsibilities include scheduling, event setup, and maintenance tasks; position complies with union and district policies. Office of Human Resources oversees the posting; contact Jim Allhiser for questions; review the

Qualifications

• 3-5 years custodial leadership experience in a school setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial night shift and supervise when Custodian Lead VI is not on site.
• Assist Facilities Manager with scheduling and training of staff as needed or directed.
• Provide and assigns additional work direction and assistance to custodial staff as approved by Assistant Facilities Manager or the Custodian Lead VI.
• Complete daily schedule duties and maintain daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment; perform janitorial tasks.
• Ensure building and property are secure during shift; report incidents and hazardous conditions.
• Operate motorized cleaning and snow removal equipment.
• Remove snow/ice and apply snow melt to insure safety.
• Maintain inventory for cleaning supplies/equipment; inform when items are needed.
• Provide instructions for nightly special event setups and assign coverage with prior approval.
• Perform a variety of cleaning tasks (vacuuming, mopping, bathrooms, etc.).
• Move up to 50 pounds of materials/tools; work on scaffolding up to 30 feet.
• Engage in essential maintenance tasks in various physical positions.
• Work under supervision of Facilities Manager, Assistant Facilities Manager, Building Principal and COO.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Custodial leadership

Minimal supervision

Customer service

Communication

Team-building

Cleaning methods

Motorized equipment

Backpack vacuum

Willingness to learn

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Special boiler’s license

Tools

Auto scrubber

Buffer

Snow blower

Genie lift

Pressure washer

Extractors

Kaivac

Job description

Rochester Public Schools is seeking a Custodial Night Lead to manage the night crew, ensure building safety, and support facilities operations. The role requires 3–5 years of custodial leadership in a school environment, strong customer service, and the ability to train staff.

Responsibilities include scheduling, event setup, and maintenance tasks; position complies with union and district policies. Office of Human Resources oversees the posting; contact Jim Allhiser for questions; review the