Custodian

Custodian 2 positions open for Second Shift

At La Crescent-Hokah School District, we are committed to fostering a supportive, innovative, and inclusive learning environment for all students. Serving La Crescent, Hokah and surrounding communities, our district is home to three schools:
Pre‑K through 4th grade, 5th through 8th grade, and 9th through 12th grade. We take pride in our dedicated staff, strong community partnerships, and a culture that values collaboration, academic excellence, and student success.

The custodian performs general and event cleaning on both the interior and exterior of the building and grounds to ensure a well‑maintained, safe, and secure educational environment.

All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards. Employees may work with biohazard waste and be exposed to dust and odors from sanding, painting, and cleaning chemicals. Hazardous materials such as asbestos may be present, and work may be required in confined spaces and on elevated work surfaces. Employees may work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.

• Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
• Be able to lift 100 pounds, with assistance, using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
• Be able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Be able to bend body and arms in all directions to lift and move objects and to perform custodial duties.
• Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing custodial duties.
• Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete, vinyl, tile, and carpet surfaces.
• Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform custodial duties.
• Use upper and lower extremities to handle custodial equipment, shovel snow, and push and open doors.
• Use hands to select appropriate keys, insert into locks, turn doorknobs, and open doors.
• Answer, communicate, and dial the telephone and use a two‑way radio in a clear, precise voice.
• Respond quickly to emergency situations, assess each situation, and take appropriate action.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
• Perform work in high areas, such as hoists and ladders.

• Dust, vacuum, empty trash and recycling, sweep, mop, scrub, and clean classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, entries, doors, windows, gyms, and cafeterias.
• Stock necessary supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness of chairs, desks, lockers, trash cans, carpets, hard floors, and equipment.
• Set up equipment (chairs, bleachers) for community education classes, sporting events, concerts, meetings, or other special events, both indoors and outdoors.
• Check building calendar, work orders, or consult directly with supervisor to determine required equipment and service level.
• Takedown equipment, coordinate cleaning of spaces used, and lock up after events.
• Secure the building at night by setting alarms and locking doors and windows.
• Open and close the building for special events.
• Communicate the need for routine repairs to supervisor.
• Collaborate with other personnel in unloading freight trucks of food, paper, and supplies.
• Maintain proficiency level in all required District, Health and Safety, and custodial trainings.
• Be knowledgeable about all District policy.

This job description is not intended to be all‑inclusive, and the employee will also perform other reasonable, related business duties as assigned by their immediate supervisor and other management. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.