Custodian Night Lead

Job Information

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 2/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Dakota Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  Available Now
• Closing Date:
  Until Filled
• Complies with all School District and OSHA policies.

• The Custodian II takes charge of the Custodian Leads responsibilities when the Custodian Lead is not on site.
• Makes minor repairs on building, building equipment and grounds as directed.
• Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains daily upkeep of assigned area and equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties, and completes assigned daily cleaning area.
• Organizes and cleans assigned custodial closet.
• Ensures building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to Custodial Lead.
• Operates motorized equipment used for cleaning and snow removal.
• Removal of snow/ice and application of snow melt around the building to insure safety.
• Performs a variety of cleaning and semi-skilled duties which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing tables, windows, bathrooms, dusting, waxing, stripping floors, moving heavy furniture, etc.
• Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations.
• Stand on ladders, and platforms lifts at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Performs essential maintenance to the facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: reaching, crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Works under the supervision of the Lead Custodian, Building Principal, site Supervisor and the Coordinator of Facility Services.
• Performs other duties within the level of responsibility assigned by the supervisors.

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Special Boilers Operator License Preferred.
• Minnesota Driver's License.
• 3-5 years custodial leadership experience in a school setting.
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer services skills.
• Excellent communication skills are required.
• Ability to work effectively with others and utilize effective team-building skills.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, tractor, genie lift, pressure washer, extractors, sweeper, Kaivac, etc.
• Able and willing to use a backpack vacuum for cleaning is required.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning with supervisors.