Custodial Assistant/Cleaner - Sourcewell : Job Details

Position Type:Custodial/Food Service/Transportation/ Custodian

Date Posted:7/23/2025

Location:Mid-State Education District'); '

Date Available:Immediately

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

District:Mid-State Education District

Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.

Cleans classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, restroomsand other areas as determinded by the supervisor.

Sweeps andmop floors.

Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.

Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.

Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.

Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building as needed.

Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Laundry duties: Wash, dry & fold (staff uniforms/scrubs, cleaning rages, towels, etc)

Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.

Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.

Buff, strips and wax floors.

Repair walls as needed when directed by supervisor

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work others.

Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.

Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to work above ground from ladders.

Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Preferred minimum of one year previous experience incleaning or building maintenance position.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to a High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Must be highly self motivated and perform well under minimual supervision.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pass a pre-work screening.

Pass a criminal background check.

[State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Custodial Assistant/Cleaner (Flexible Hours)Position Function:Under the direct supervision of the Lead Maintenance/Custodian, performs general cleaning in school building and grounds; provide cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required. Summer and school break schedule may very at the discretion of the supervisors.Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans classrooms, hallways, cafeterias, restroomsand other areas as determinded by the supervisor.
• Sweeps andmop floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building as needed.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.
• Laundry duties: Wash, dry & fold (staff uniforms/scrubs, cleaning rages, towels, etc)

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Buff, strips and wax floors.
• Repair walls as needed when directed by supervisor

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.EquipmentUses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.Safety RequirementsFollows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Preferred minimum of one year previous experience incleaning or building maintenance position.
• Typical qualifications would be equivalent to a High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Must be highly self motivated and perform well under minimual supervision.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds and pass a pre-work screening.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Schedule: Flexible, Monday thru FridayAnticipated Start Date: August 2025Contract Length: Year RoundSalary:$16.00 - $19.00 Depending on Experience

To Apply:Interested applicants MUST complete an application within the Frontline Application Portal, which can be found via the job post on the Mid-State Education District Website:www.midstate.k12.mn.us/careers. For questions about the position or application process, please contact us at (320) ###-####.

Mid-State Education District complies with all state and federal rules and regulations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or disability. This holds true for all district employment and opportunities.#J-18808-Ljbffr