2nd Shift Custodian

Job summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds.

Responsibilities and tasks include: 

• Performing general housekeeping tasks to include but not limited to dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, washing windows, walls, lockers.  Vacuum all carpeted areas of the building; Housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established district systems and cleaning standards;
• Performing minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and non-potable water system plumbing repairs to include but not limited to cleaning equipment, ceilings and floor tile and carpet;
• Securing the facility; arming and disarming the security system; and
• Reporting vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings. 
• Maintaining building grounds including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
• Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
• Taking charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
• Maintaining and submitting all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
• Painting district facilities to include but not limited to gym lines, minor touch-up, etc.;
• Maintenaning building equipment per department guidelines.
• Setting up and taking down equipment including but not limited to tables, chairs, band shell, etc.
• Responding to questions and providing excellent customer service to facility users.
• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum qualifications include: 

• EDUCATION:  High school graduate or equivalent.
• Obtain State of MN Special boiler license within 1 year of hire date required. 

Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: 

• Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
• Working with the principal and building staff.
• Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Using problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
• Maintaining accurate/current records.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Helping, taking instructions, and exchanging information.
• Computer skills, including proper use of email communication
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials

Preferred qualifications include: 

• MN Second Class C boiler license preferred
• Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired. 
   

 
Salary:  View salary grids on Pages 11 - 13, Section 1. of the Custodial Contract Agreement

Work schedule: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week 

Job type or FTE: Full time, year round

Bargaining unit: Custodial

Osseo Area Schools offers:

• Meaningful and impactful work 

• Opportunities to grow professionally

• A variety of benefits

• Summer opportunities

• and more 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: 

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy. 

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application. 

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer: 

Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. 

• Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

• The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.