Assistant to the Head Custodian

Worthington School District 518 Prairie Elementary School - Worthington, Minnesota Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in ISD 518 Candidate Portal

Job : 5889661
Final date to receive applications: Aug 28, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 17, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 9, 2026

Job Summary:

Independent School District 518 is seeking a dependable, skilled, and team-oriented Assistant to the Head Custodian to support the daily operation, cleanliness, safety, security, and maintenance of the assigned school facility.

The Assistant to the Head Custodian works closely with the Head Custodian and building administration to ensure the school environment is clean, safe, well-maintained, and ready for students, staff, activities, and community use.

This position provides day-to-day leadership and support to custodial staff and serves as the designated building lead in the absence of the Head Custodian, assuming designated responsibilities for building operations, custodial staff, maintenance needs, safety, security, and communication with building administration.

The position also provides hands-on support for building maintenance, grounds care, equipment operation, and general facility needs.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong mechanical aptitude, problem-solving skills, initiative, reliability, and attention to detail, along with the ability to work effectively with students, staff, administrators, coworkers, contractors, and community members.

Shift Time:6:30 am - 3:00 pm

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
  • Medical / Dependent Care
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Aflac Voluntary Plans
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Worker’s Compensation

• 403b
• Public Employee Retirement Association (PERA)

• Sick Time
• Personal Days
• Vacation Days
• Paid Holidays
• Uniform Allowance

Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Worthington School District to provide equal employment opportunity for all, without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local commission, disability, sexual orientation or age.

ISD 518 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located on the district website’s Title IX page.

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.19 to $24.30 Hourly

Job Categories:

Support Staff >
Maintenance

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Carmen Johnson , HR Director
• 1117 Marine Ave
• Worthington, Minnesota 56187
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