Custodian - Night Foreman

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted:
  8/31/2026
• Location:
  
  Lakeville South High School
• Date Available:
  
  TBD

• Assumes responsibility for the overall cleanliness and maintenance of the school and its site and provides leadership for night custodians.
• Cleans classrooms, offices, hallways, entryways, restrooms, and other common areas of the school on a regular basis and after events.
• Dusts, cleans, and sanitizes surfaces within the building not limited to: windows, ledges, desks, tables, countertops.
• Assists with the training of new custodial staff in proper cleaning and minor maintenance.
• Coordinates additional tasks for night custodians and substitutes as needed and as directed by the Chief Custodian.
• Keeps custodial records as assigned by the Chief Custodian and as required.
• As directed by the Chief Custodian, performs specialized cleaning operations as needed throughout the year, including, but not limited to stripping and waxing floors.
• Complies with health and safety codes, including OSHA standards.
• Follows protocol and participates in routine safety and security drills.
• Assists in maintaining and custodial machines and equipment.
• As directed by the Chief Custodian, performs minor building maintenance, including but not limited to: bulb replacement, furniture repair, and basic repairs to plumbing, heating and electrical equipment.
• Sets up furniture and equipment (tables, chairs, bleachers, risers, etc.) for school and community use.
• Moves furniture and/or equipment and assists with moving items within the building.
• Regulates heat, ventilation and air conditioning systems, as directed by the Chief Custodian.
• Assists with the inventory management of building's cleaning and custodial supplies in conjunction with the Chief Custodian.
• Reports acts of vandalism, theft, unsafe conditions or other physical conditions needing repair to the Chief Custodian, or Facilities and Plant Planning Coordinator as needed.
• Assists the Chief Custodian with routine and preventative maintenance on boilers and HVAC systems.
• Performs routine checks of building, grounds, and roof as required.
• Performs routine snow removal around building perimeter as needed and as directed by the Chief Custodian.
• As needed, opens and readies the building in the morning or closes and secures the building at night.
• Attends job related and/or mandatory workshops and training programs.
• Promptly reports custodial personnel issues to the Chief Custodian.
• Serves as the point of contact for vendors performing work on site after school hours.
• Provides objective feedback to the Chief Custodian regarding custodian staff performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Custodian, Facilities and Plant Planning Coordinator, or Building Principal.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to climb an 8-foot step ladder and/or up to a height of 12-feet.

For a complete list of duties/responsibilities, see attached job description.

Student focused, community connected.
Lakeville Area Schools (Independent School District No. 194) is an award-winning school system and the twelfth largest school district in Minnesota serving approximately 12,000 students in Lakeville, parts of Burnsville and Elko New Market, and portions of Eureka, Credit River and New Market Townships. There are nine elementary schools, three middle schools and two high schools, an Area Learning Center, an online K-12 school, Early Childhood programming, and lifelong learning opportunities through Community Education.
Our vision is to inspire a passion for learning in every student with our mission to strive to ensure success for every student personally, socially, academically and civically. We are committed to establishing a school community that values diversity, equity, and inclusivity for all students, staff and families where every person feels welcomed, valued, and respected.
As an employee of Lakeville Area Schools, you will have access to high-quality and affordable health insurance plans, along with a range of additional benefits designed to support the well-being of you and your family!

• Paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays each year.
• Employees are eligible for benefits on day one of employment.
  • All employees working a 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week or more are offered full-time benefits including low-cost medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, and legal insurance plans.
  • Teachers are offered health & dental benefits at a 0.5 FTE or more.
  • All staff working 20 to 29.99 hours per week are offered part-time voluntary benefits including low-cost vision and legal insurance.
  • Health benefits include:
    • Added networks that give employees access to many medical services at ZERO COST
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    • Free virtual healthcare services that offer access to doctors and licensed therapists 24/7.
    • Free diabetes care and heart health prevention programs.
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