Night Lead Custodian working at both Elementary and Secondary Buildings (Monday-Friday)

  • Long Prairie-Grey Eagle School District
  • Long Prairie, Minnesota
  • Full Time
  • Position Type:
    Lane B-Maintenance/ Maintenance

  • Date Posted:
    5/27/2025

  • Location:
    District

  • Date Available:
    06/16/2025

  • Closing Date:
    open until filled

  • &nbsp&nbsp LEAD-Custodian Maintenance Level B at both of the Schools

    Position Hours: Full time, 2:30PM - 11 PM, Monday-Friday with some Saturdays as assigned

    Position Function:
    This position performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
    This position will work 4 hours at the Elementary and 4 hours at the Secondary school each day.

    Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

    Essential Functions:
    • Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
    • Coordinate and assign tasks to custodial staff on assigned shift. Review custodial assignments and tasks. Replace and call in additional staff to cover absences
    • Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
    • Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
    • Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
    • Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
    • Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
    • Replaces light bulbs.
    • Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
    • Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
    • Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
    • Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
    • Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
    • Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling programs.
    Additional Duties:
    • Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
    • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical methods, tools and equipment used.
    • Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
    • Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor .
    • Previous supervisory experince helpful.
    Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

    Equipment
    Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers and hand tools.

    Safety Requirements
    Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
    Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
    Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

    Travel Requirements
    Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
    • Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
    • Abillity to inspect building, grounds and equipment for safety issues. Check playgound equipment for repair/safety.
    • Ability to set up equipment, chairs and tables for special events. Clean up after events and secure the building.
    • Ability to secure the building, set the alarms and lock the doors and windows. Open and close building for special events on weekends.
    • Ability to provide work direction, make minor repairs and perform a variety of tasks.
    • Ability to instruct employees, estimate needs and keep necessary records.
    • 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 add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
    • Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
    • Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
    • Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
    • Ability to perform boiler checks and maintenance.
    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.
    See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.

    Qualifications Profile:
    • Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying.
      Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
    • High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
    • Acquire and maintain a boilers license
      • Special Engineers License as soon as possible after after being hired
    • Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
    • [State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
    • Knowledge of electrical, plumbing, mechanical methods, tools and equipment use
    • Previous supervisory experience
    • License and training in chemicals used for cleaning
    FLSA Status: Non-exempt

    Benefits & Pay:
    Custodian Range - $19.23 - $22.95

    Insurance Premium Costs
    Health Insurance = $708 to $1015
    Dental = $34.16 to $115.10
    Vision = $5.21 to $15.32

    District Insurance Contributions
    Health Insurance = $855
    Dental = $0
    Visions = $0

    Life Insurance cost to employee ranges from 0 - $7.35
    Long Term Disability Insurance cost to employee ranges from 0 to $17.52

    Job ID: 479502275
    Originally Posted on: 6/3/2025

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