Custodian - WRP

Salary: $24.13 - $31.31 Hourly
Location : Rochester MN 55901, MN
Job Type: Regular FT
Job Number:
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 01/12/2026

POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Custodian - WRP

The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.

We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together

Nature of Work
This is a semi-skilled position in the Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department responsible for clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the facility. Work involves manual labor in performing cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties in a hybrid office/industrial setting. This role supports plant operations by ensuring work areas, restrooms, break rooms, and common spaces meet cleanliness and safety standards.

Work is performed under general supervision and is coordinated with contractual cleaning services as necessary.
The 2025 starting rate of pay is $24.13 per hour with advancement to $31.31 per hour. Once the contract has settled the 2026 rate will be available.
To have your application considered in the first round of interviews, please apply by Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Perform general facility cleaning

• Maintain assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean condition, adhering to regulatory safety requirements and industry best practices.
• Clean carpeted and hard-surface floors using manual and powered equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, power washers, and other equipment as appropriate.
• Clean offices, restrooms, locker rooms, shop, garage, hallways, stairwells, laboratory, workstations, shared office spaces, and other spaces as deemed necessary.
• Dust and clean furniture and workstations; wash walls, glass, and windows.
• Remove trash, recyclables, and other waste from buildings and grounds.
• Restock restrooms, breakrooms, and other areas with appropriate supplies
• Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.

* Perform maintenance and repair work

• Perform basic maintenance on janitorial equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, carpet extractors, buffers, and related cleaning tools.
• Perform minor repair and maintenance of office equipment, furniture, plumbing fixtures, basic lighting, door hardware, and other common building components.
• Replace filters on HVAC equipment, add salt to water softening equipment, flush water heaters, and perform other routine mechanical system maintenance.

* Perform grounds maintenance

• Operate riding and walk-behind mowers to maintain lawn areas.
• Remove brush and weeds; prune shrubs within landscaped beds to promote healthy growth and appearance.
• Clear snow and ice from sidewalks using appropriate equipment such as snow shovels and snow blowers to ensure safe access. May also require adding a pretreatment product to aid in removal efficiency.

* Provide timely and customer-service oriented response to a variety of calls for service

• Prepare conference and training rooms for scheduled events by rearranging furniture, setting up partition walls, and ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are in place.
• Pick up and deliver documents and packages, between City offices and local vendors.
• Provide guidance and recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor on matters within area of expertise.

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance work.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.

If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.

Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license

Desirable Qualifications
Work experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
Basic mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIAIn compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this…