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Night Custodian


Job Location:

Le Sueur, MN - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 18 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 16 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Goal:
The custodian performs general and event cleaning on both interior and exterior building/grounds to ensure a well-maintained safe and secure educational environment.

Desired Qualifications:

  • High School graduate.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of building cleaning skills.
  • Demonstrated positive customer service skills.
  • At least one (1) year of experience in a school custodial position and or equivalent custodial experience.
  • Experienced in basic P.C. operations relating to email internet and work order systems.

Working Conditions:

  • All employees subject to hazards are equipped and trained per OSHA standards.
  • Subject to work with biohazard waste.
  • Subject to temperature changes while performing assigned duties.
  • May be required to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures.
  • Subject to the hazards dust and odors from sanding and painting procedures.
  • Subject to the hazards vapors and odors from various cleaning chemicals.
  • May be subject to work in the vicinity of chronic hazardous materials i.e. asbestos.
  • May be subject to work with hazardous chemicals. Subject to work in confined spaces.
  • Subject to work from elevated work surfaces.

Physical Demands:

  • Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques
  • Be able to lift 100 pounds with assistance using proper lifting techniques or equipment.
  • Able to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
  • Be able to bend your body and arms in all directions to lift and move objects and to perform custodial duties.
  • Be able to ascend and descend a ladder while performing custodial duties.
  • Bend body at waist downward and forward to perform custodial duties.
  • Bend both legs and knees to kneel or place knees on concrete vinyl tile and carpet surfaces.
  • Extend hands and arms in all directions to perform custodial duties.
  • Use upper and lower extremities to perform custodial duties and upper extremities to handle custodial equipment shovel snow and push and open doors.
  • Personally respond quickly to emergency situations in all areas of the building assess each situation and take appropriate action.
  • Have the physical ability to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed.
  • Perform work in high areas such as hoists and ladders.

Performance Responsibilities:

  • Dust vacuums empties trash and recycling sweeps mops scrubs and/or cleans classrooms offices restrooms hallways entries doors windows gyms and cafeterias and stocks necessary supplies etc...
  • Maintains cleanliness of chairs desks lockers trash cans carpets hard floors and equipment as part of a custodial routine or by special request
  • Sets up equipment (i.e.: chairs bleachers) for community education classes sporting events concerts meetings or other special events (indoors and outdoors). Checks building calendar work orders and/or checks directly with supervisor to determine what equipment and service level is needed. Takes down equipment coordinates cleaning of spaces used and locks up after the event.
  • Secures building at night locking doors and windows. Opens and closes building for special events.
  • Mow and maintain the school grounds as assigned.
  • Remove snow and clear assigned entries into schools.
  • Communicates the need for routine repairs to his/her supervisor.
  • Collaborates with other personnel in unloading freight trucks of food paper and supplies.
  • Maintains proficiency level in all required District Health and Safety and custodial training.
  • The Employee is responsible to be knowledgeable about all District policies.
  • This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employee will also perform other reasonable related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and other management as required.


Questions:
Contact Building and Grounds Director Todd Vrklan - .