Custodian II - Split Shift

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
5/22/2025

Location:
See Below

Date Available:
07/01/2025

Closing Date:
Until Filled

District:
Rochester Independent School District 535
ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing

LOCATIONS: Franklin Elementary School and Mighty Oaks Early Learning Center

WORK SCHEDULE
:
Full-time, year round position; 8 hours per day (0.5) at Franklin Elementary School and (0.5) at Mighty Oaks; 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

CLASSIFICATION
: B-2-1

SALARY
: $23.09 (entry level) to $26.02 an hour plus an additional rate based upon licenses held.
Click link to review the  Maintenance Contract containing salary schedule.

BENEFITS
:
Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week.
Contact Employee Services @  for detailed benefits information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting.

Hiring Manager: Jim Allhiser, Facilities Assistant Manager

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

Essential Functions:

• Complies with all School District and OSHA policies.
• The Custodian II takes charge of the Custodian Leads responsibilities when the Custodian Lead is not on site.
• Makes minor repairs on building, building equipment and grounds as directed.
• Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties, and completes assigned daily cleaning area.
• Organizes and cleans assigned custodial closet.
• Ensures building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to Custodial Lead.
• Operates motorized equipment used for cleaning and snow removal.
• Removal of snow/ice and application of snow melt around the building to insure safety.
• Performs a variety of cleaning and semi-skilled duties which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing tables, windows, bathrooms, dusting, waxing, stripping floors, moving heavy furniture, etc.
• Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations.
• Stand on ladders, and platforms lifts at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Performs essential maintenance to the facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: reaching, crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Works under the supervision of the Lead Custodian, Building Principal, site Supervisor and the Coordinator of Facility Services.
• Performs other duties within the level of responsibility assigned by the supervisors.

License Requirement
:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Special Boilers Operator License Preferred, not required.
• Minnesota Driver's License.

Required Skills:

• Must be able to work with minimal supervision
• Exceptional customer services skills
• Excellent communication skills are required
• Ability to work effectively with others and utilize effective team-building skills
• Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of industrial cleaning equipment
• Knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals, PPE and disposal of chemical liquids
• Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, tractor, genie lift, pressure washer, extractors, sweeper, Kaivac, etc.
• Able and willing to use a backpack vacuum for cleaning is required
• Able and willing to remove snow when required during day and night or on weekends
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning with supervisors
• Able and willing to cover lead position for sick or vacation days

Physical requirements:
Stooping, bending, occasional awkward positions. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs., 80 lbs. assisted.
Ability to work in moderately hazardous conditions in outdoor environments and within buildings
Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations.
Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms lifts, at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.

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