Grounds Maintenance Custodian

Independent School District 196

Job Location:

Apple Valley, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Type:
Facilities and Grounds/Groundskeeper

Date Posted:
10/6/2025

Location:
Apple Valley High School

Closing Date:
10/10/2025

Description:
8 hours/day
Monday- Friday:6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m.

Effective Date of Employment:
ASAP

Application Deadline:
October:00 p.m.

Application Procedures:
Internal Candidates andExternal Candidates: Apply on-line at

QUALIFICATIONS

Must have a good working knowledge of horticulture and lawn care procedures.
Ability to operate and repair grounds equipment.
Knowledge of all outdoor sports field layout and striping.
Maintenance experience including preventative maintenance and the ability to work independently.
Hands on working experience with mechanical and electrical systems.
Previous custodian experience.
Must have a good attendance record and be punctual.
Must have the desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment.
Must have positive work performance evaluations and no recent disciplinary actions.
Must conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors.
Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties including lifting up to 50lbs on a regular basis and display flexibility in assignments.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally ethnically racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the building engineerwith the appearance and operation of outside grounds; seed fertilize aerate mow water lawn layout and stripe fields. Remove snow as necessary.
Perform daily inspections service and repair grounds equipment.
Repair and maintain building systems.
Divide grounds work and time equally as needed or as assigned.
Clean building areas and move and assemble furniture etc.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Responsible To:
Building Engineer

Compensation / Benefits:

According to contractual agreement(based on 2024-25 contract)

If benefit eligible benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance dental insurance life insurance long term disability insurance sick-leave state pension plan tax-deferred retirement savings account and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at Employee Benefits - Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan ISD 196

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning withOur team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission ofEducating developing and inspiring our students for lifelong success.Our core values are student-centered based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity engagement and belonging for all students and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy) and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice serving more than 29000 students and 160000 residents in the cities of Rosemount Apple Valley Eagan Burnsville Coates Empire Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County with more than 4000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes list of Americas Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-22. The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.

Equal Opportunity Employer
As required by Title IX and other state and federal nondiscrimination laws District 196 does not discriminate in employment or in any of its education programs and activities including vocational opportunities on the basis of sex race religion color creed national origin marital status familial status* disability status with regard to public assistance sexual orientation gender identity membership or activity in a local human rights commission* age or genetic information.* District 196 provides equal access to designated youth groups.

The Director of Human Resources Joel Milteer ) is thedesignated Title IX Coordinator and has also been designated to respond to employment-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Elementary Education Jeremy Sorenson ) and the Director of Secondary Education Eric Hansen ) have been designated to respond to student-related inquiries regarding the districts non-discrimination policies. The Director of Special Education Janet Fimmen ) has been designated to respond to inquiries concerning the rights of a student with a disability. The mailing address for all directors isrd Street W Rosemount MN 55068. Title IX inquiries may also be referred to the Assistant Secretary of the US Office for Civil Rights (OCR).

*Asterisked categories are limited to employment-related discrimination and harassment.

Position Type:Facilities and Grounds/GroundskeeperDate Posted:10/6/2025Location:Apple Valley High School Closing Date: 10/10/2025Description: 8 hours/day Monday- Friday:6:00 a.m. 2:30 p.m. Effective Date of Employment: ASAP Application Deadline: October:00 p.m. Application Procedures: Internal C...