Custodian II
Listed on 2026-07-07
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Maintenance/Cleaning
Janitor, Facility Maintenance, Cleaning Services, Building Maintenance
Location: City of Rochester
LOCATIONS
Bamber Valley Elementary School and Phoenix Academy
WORK SCHEDULEFull-time, year round position;8 hours per day; 2:30 p.m. to 6:20 p.m. (Phoenix) and 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. (Bamber Valley), Monday through Friday
WORK CALENDAR260 duty days per year
Day Calendar
CLASSIFICATIONB-2-1
SALARY$23.09 (entry level) to $26.02 an hour plus an additional rate based upon licenses held.
Maintenance Contract containing salary schedule.
Hiring ManagerJim Allhiser, Facilities Assistant Manager
Essential Functions- Complies with all School District and OSHA policies and procedures.
- 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 ensure 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 platform 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 Custodian Lead, Building Principal and the Assistant Facilities Manager
- Performs other duties within the level of responsibility assigned by the supervisors.
- High School diploma or GED required.
- Special Boilers Operator License preferred, not required.
- Minnesota Driver's License.
- Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
- Exceptional customer service skills.
- Excellent communication skills are required.
- Ability to work effectively with others and utilize effective team-building skills.
- Knowledge of cleaning methods and use of industrial cleaning equipment.
- Knowledge of safe use of cleaning chemicals, PPE and disposal of chemical liquids.
- Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, genie lift, pressure washer, extractors, sweeper, Kaivac, etc.
- Able and willing to use a backpack vacuum for cleaning is required.
- Able and willing to remove snow when required during day and night or on weekends.
- 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.
Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.
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