Custodian - Day Shift

Location: Sherburn

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
5/22/2026

Location:
Martin County West Sherburn Elementary
DISTRICT INFORMATION:
Martin County West is a district of approximately 675 students in preschool through 12th grade in southwestern Minnesota. It is a cozy agricultural community with easy access to Albert Lea, Mankato, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the Iowa Great Lakes region. Though currently spread across three buildings within 7 miles of each other, voters have approved construction of one new school building located just off I-90 in Sherburn.

We will break ground on the new building in spring 2025 and expect to open the new school in the fall of 2027. There are many opportunities to coach and advise extra- and co-curricular activities.

Martin County West Schools is accepting applications for a Custodian located at Sherburn Elementary School.

Position Function:
Under the direct supervision of the Buildings & Grounds Supervisor, Principal, and Superintendent performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required. Successful candidate will be expected to work towards obtaining a boiler operator's license.

The school district will provide resources (study materials, payment of testing fees, transportation to testing location, etc.) to facilitate obtaining licensure.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, maintenance, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment
Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

• Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
• Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Schedule

Day shift hours during the school year are Monday-Friday, 6:30am-2:30pm, and occasional weekend building checks. Summer hours can be more flexible.

Travel Requirements
Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required. Driver's license preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Benefits - Short list of benefits, more detailed in the custodial contract

• 40-hour work week year-round
• District Health Insurance Contribution: $8,000 (remaining insurance premium to be covered by employee)
• District 403b Match: $600 per year
• Annually: 120 hours of sick & safe time off + 11 paid holidays + 64 hours of vacation
• Starting Pay: negotiable with experience, no less than $15.15 per hour with advancement opportunities with increased licensure

Physical Job Requirements

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement…