Custodian Night Lead

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
• Date Posted: 2/12/2026
• Location:
  
  Dakota Middle School
• Date Available:
  
  Available Now

ESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE: Ongoing

WORK SCHEDULE
:
Full-time, year round position; 8 hours per day; 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Monday through Friday

WORK CALENDAR: 260 duty days per year. Click link to review the  Day Calendar

CLASSIFICATION
: B-2-3

SALARY
: $25.20 (entry level) to $28.72 an hour plus an additional rate based upon licenses held. Click link to review the  Maintenance Contract containing salary schedule.

BENEFITS
:
Benefits available for regular positions working an average of 30 hours per week. Contact Employee Services @  for detailed benefits information. Make sure to reference the exact job posting.

Hiring Manager: Jim Allhiser, Facilities Assistant Manager

Contact the Office of Human Resources @  or email (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). for questions regarding a job posting.

• 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.
• 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.

Stooping, bending, occasional awkward positions. Must be able to lift over 50 lbs., 80 lbs. assisted. Ability to work in moderately hazardous conditions in outdoor environments and within buildings. Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations. Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platforms lifts, at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.

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