Westwood Middle School Night Lead Custodian

Spring Lake Park Schools; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Sick Leave

Vacation

403(b)

Life

LTD

FSA

Job summary

Spring Lake Park Schools is seeking a Custodian to oversee custodial and maintenance duties, protect facilities, and support events at the district’s Middle School. You will supervise night crew, train new staff, inspect HVAC and boiler operations, and ensure safety compliance.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, with preferred post-secondary trade training and experience in building maintenance. Competitive benefits apply; 403(b) and other insurances are available.

Qualifications

• Custodial and/or building maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply blueprint and schematic diagram information.
• Knowledgeable about building codes, accessibility guidelines, safety regulations, and environmental laws.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, microelectronic, and other HVAC control systems.
• Proficient in boiler operations and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.
• Maintain a Boilers License at or above a Specialist.

Responsibilities

• Provide work directions to night crew and help custodians meet schedules.
• Coordinate activities with WMS Day Head Custodian.
• Train new employees to meet district standards.
• Perform custodial duties including nightly cleaning and trash removal.
• Clean, strip, and wax floors; sanitize toilets; restock supplies; polish furniture and wash windows.
• Monitor building conditions and report unsafe situations.
• Coordinate preparation and cleanup for building events.
• Perform minor repairs and manage inventories and deliveries.

Skills

Custodial experience

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Plumbing skills

Carpentry skills

Blueprint interpretation

HVAC control systems

Boiler operations

Preventive maintenance

Emergency response

Boiler license

Respond to emergencies

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Post-secondary trade training

Job description

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and performs custodial and maintenance duties to protect and preserve the school building, grounds, equipment, and furnishings. Keeps the Middle School Day Head Custodian informed about maintenance concerns and emerging issues.

Essential Functions

• Provide work directions to night crew. Helps custodians meet established schedules. Checks in nightly with each WMS night custodian to monitor and give feedback on work performance.
• Reports to WMS Day Head Custodian daily to coordinate WMS activities, maintenance, cleaning and staffing.
• Trains new employees to meet the district standards for regular cleaning, and other nightly duties.
• Takes the initiative to perform routine tasks independently.
• Performs custodial duties, including nightly cleaning of a designated area. Provides for the regular and orderly removal of trash. Washes, strips, and waxes floors. Sanitizes toilet rooms. Re-supplies toilet paper, towels, soap, etc. Polishes furniture/woodwork. Washes windows.
• Upholds board policies and follows administrative procedures. Including, but not limited to, ensuring a positive and inclusive work environment for all staff, students and visitors.
• Promotes a favorable image of the school district. Supports community partnerships that enhance district programs and services.
• Monitors building conditions during working hours. Recognizes when problems may be developing (e.g., unusual odors, noises, leaks, etc.). Immediately reports suspected problems and/or unsafe conditions. Maintains clear routes to fire exits.
• Coordinates preparation and clean‑up activities for building events.
• Performs minor repairs that do not unduly disrupt the routine work schedule. Avoids disrupting building activities except during emergencies.
• Monitors and regulates the building's heating and ventilating equipment.
• Deals with unexpected situations (e.g., ill children, spills, broken glass, etc.).
• Cleans, moves, and arranges furnishings, supplies, and equipment as directed.
• Monitors inventories and reorders supplies to maintain reliable service levels.
• Helps with the receipt of deliveries. Unloads trucks. Inspects packages for damage. Verifies quantities. Organizes and stores supplies.
• Inspects HVAC equipment as directed. Maintains boiler logs. Helps prepare boilers for annual inspections and summer shutdown.
• Complies with safety regulations and environmental laws. Ensures that custodial supplies are labeled and stored safely.
• Prepares and submits reports, records, and inventories as directed.
• Promptly documents all injuries that require medical attention.
• Performs grounds keeping duties. Maintains and prepares equipment for storage.
• Removes snow, ice, and debris along sidewalks to public entrances.
• Picks-up and delivers equipment, materials, and other supplies as directed.
• Reports student discipline problems, vandalism, and other related concerns.
• Inspects safety equipment (e.g., emergency lights, alarm systems, ground fault protectors, etc.) as directed. Anticipates and is prepared for fire, health, and safety inspections.
• Acts responsibly to protect district equipment and property. Takes appropriate action during adverse weather conditions. Responds to building emergencies as requested.
• Helps deal with unexpected circumstances or pressing district needs as directed.
• Helps manage building security. Assists rental groups as directed. Directs visitors to the office. Secures the building at the end of the workday.
• Takes precautions to ensure staff/student safety. Watches for student behavior that may indicate a problem (e.g., profanity, teasing, bullying, distress, etc.). Intervenes and/or reports concerns to an administrator.
• Reports evidence of suspected child abuse as required by law.
• Keeps current and shares knowledge about advances in equipment technology.
• Respects personal privacy. Maintains the confidentiality of privileged information.
• Participates in staff meetings and professional growth opportunities as directed.
• Accepts personal responsibility for decisions and conduct.
• Wears appropriate work attire and maintains a neat appearance.
• Strives to develop rapport and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Performs other specific job‑related duties as directed.
• Abilities Required:
• Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
• Ability to pass a pre‑work physical
• Promptly reports personnel issues regarding staff performance of behavior through the appropriate channels.
• Performs prescribed activities efficiently with limited supervision.
• Reacts productively to interruptions and changing conditions.
• Effectively uses verbal, nonverbal, writing, and listening skills.
• Completes paperwork accurately. Verifies and correctly enters data.
• Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.

PREFERENCES

Custodial and/or building maintenance experience.

Proficient in boiler operations and preventive maintenance procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent. Post-secondary training in a trade is desirable.

• Custodial and/or building maintenance experience.
• Basic mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and carpentry skills.
• Ability to interpret and apply blueprint and schematic diagram information.
• Knowledgeable about building codes, accessibility guidelines, safety
• regulations, and environmental laws.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, microelectronic, and other HVAC control systems.
• Proficient in boiler operations and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Available to respond to building and/or service emergencies.
• Maintain a Boilers License at or above a Specialist.

Salary

Group: Custodians

Position: Custodian

Rate of Pay: $23.75-28.85/hr

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Sick Leave
• Vacation
• 403(b)
• Life
• LTD
• FSA

Other

Night Differential +$0.65/hr. Additional differentials for Boiler's license, Low Voltage Certification, Longevity

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Applicants who meet the qualifications will be considered for interviews.

With inquiries, please contact Facilities Manager, Shane Givens, at [e-mail], or 763.600.5053.

Spring Lake Park Schools is an equal opportunity employer and will not deny anyone the opportunity for employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.