Custodian I​/II​/III

Overview

School Custodian I/II/III
Myer-Wilkins Elementary School
40 hours/week | Monday
- Friday | 1:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Starting Wage: $18.05/hr depending on licensure + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives
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Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to provide custodial cleaning and minor facilities maintenance services in assigned building(s). To perform minor grounds maintenance including clearing snow from walkways and steps leading to assigned building(s). To assist in the set-up of rooms and other facilities for school and community events.

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

• Knowledge of cleaning standards
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Time management knowledge

• Skilled in the use and care of floor cleaning equipment
• Skilled in task prioritization

• Special Class C Boilers License in the State of Minnesota for School Custodian II
• Second Class C Boilers License in the State of Minnesota for School Custodian III

• Employees shall be paid an additional forty cents per hour for all hours worked between the hours of 5 pm and 6 am. In lieu of shift differential pay during their lunch period, custodians will receive an extra 2.5 cents per hour that is included in their salary.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

• Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement: Single Coverage – District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually;
  Family Coverage – District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually
• Life Insurance: District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance
• Long Term Disability: District-provided at no cost to employee
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts
• Retirement: The District contributes 7.5% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan;
  Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.
• Time Off: Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

If you have any questions please contact via email at noncerthr or call .

Internal Maintenance Employees (permanent contract employees) will be considered first and then all external candidates including substitutes and hourly employees. All applicants must complete an online application 709.org to be considered.

Postings current as of 2/22/2026 7:54:57 AM CST.

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