Janitor, Maintenance​/Cleaning, Cleaning Services

About the Metropolitan Council

We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area, planning 30 years ahead for the future and providing regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Metro Transit is seeking janitors. Positions are bid by union seniority and new employees can expect to work the overnight shift from 12:00 am to 08:00 am. The current vacancy is an overnight shift between 12:00 am - 08:00 am. Additional schedule details will be discussed during the interview process.

This posting will create a six-month eligible list from the date of posting to be used for current and future openings.

• Perform daily general cleaning duties in an indoor environment, including sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash containers, washing windows, cleaning, and stocking restrooms.
• Perform daily general cleaning duties in an outdoor environment, including snow removal, weeding, graffiti removal, and litter pickup.
• Travel to different facilities to perform cleaning duties may be required.
• Perform overhead dusting and light fixture cleaning.
• Strip and wax floors and clean carpeting.
• Order supplies and maintain a well‑stocked, organized closet.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years previous janitorial experience.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.
• Previous business/industrial building and/or public facility janitorial experience (desired).
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the value different experiences bring to the workplace (desired).

• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work with harsh cleaning compounds/solvents.
• Ability to learn on the job skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to follow written schedule/instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds at least four times during an eight-hour period.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Acceptable work record (applies to internal ATU candidates).
• Ability to drive to other locations as needed.
• Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance.

• An opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• Encouragement to develop your skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• A competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

This job requires work near moving parts or equipment, in high precarious places, around fumes or airborne particles, in outdoor weather conditions, and in some cases, during an entire eight (8) hour shift. Must be able to work around toxic or caustic chemicals. Work settings may be indoor or outdoor, in standard transit locations and in an office environment. Shifts are picked by seniority, and a new employee can expect to start on the overnight shift.

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005, Grade 11.

Non-exempt.

No.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, the following will be required: a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), a background check, a driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable. Criminal convictions are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply. If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR-OCCHealthte.mn.us.