Job Description
Title: Custodian 2 Night Floater
DBM Classification: A12/Grade 2
Department: Buildings & Grounds
Salary Range: $19.33 - $25.06
Employee Group: Custodial
Prepared Date: December 2025
Reports to: Facilities Coordinator
FTE/ FLSA Status: 1.00-12-Months- Nonexempt
SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES Under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator, Custodian 2 is responsible for providing a clean, healthy, attractive, safe, and odor-free environment in their assigned buildings and areas. The duties include responsibility for an assigned area and all cleaning, operating and maintaining cleaning machines and equipment, monitoring facilities and building security, and occasionally responsible for receiving deliveries, executing student locker plans, and responding to requests from staff and administration.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Typically responsible for all functions in an assigned area, including cleaning, set-ups, stocking, and general maintenance.
- Performs the recommended and established cleaning standards.
- Cleans classrooms, bathrooms, hallways, offices, and all areas in the buildings daily.
- Dust and wet mop floors and hallways, as necessary.
- Waxes rooms, as required.
- Cleans and arranges the cafeteria.
- Washes off tabletops, cleans the teacher lounge, and scrubs common floors.
- Cleans chalkboards and whiteboards and empties pencil sharpeners in classrooms.
- Cleans sinks and drinking fountains.
- Cleans glass windows.
- Picks up and removes trash.
- Cleans and sanitizes restrooms and toilets and adds paper products to dispensers.
- Vacuum carpets and entry mats daily.
- Cleans and disinfects spills and stains as required.
- Uses scrubbers to clean floors.
- Follows recommended and established cleaning procedures.
- Assists in the set-up and tear-down of chairs, tables, bleachers, scoreboards, or equipment required for evening events, community education or sporting events (volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, etc.), evening meetings, or other events within the building of assignment.
- Restores and replaces paper towels, soap, toilet paper, light bulbs, and other consumable products as needed.
- Monitors the security of the building to ensure doors are locked, windows closed, and the building is empty of the public.
- Performs extensive summer cleaning and assists in various maintenance/cleaning projects as scheduled or assigned.
- Washes vents, all windows, desks, and cupboards.
- Removes all furniture, chairs, desks, shampoos, and carpets.
- Strips and waxes floors of locker rooms.
- Responds to cleaning requests of staff.
- Perform other duties of a comparable level/type, as assigned, and follow the "District Cleaning Standards."
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES - Knowledge of applicable custodial
- Knowledge of the operation of all equipment required in the performance of the job.
- Knowledge of all safety precautions, risk management procedures, and proper lifting mechanics.
- Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in the job performance.
- Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
- Knowledge of floor and carpet care.
- Some knowledge of preventive maintenance practices
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with building administrators, staff, students, and operations personnel.
- Following assigned custodial schedules and assignments in accordance with department standards and requirements.
- Using and operating cleaning equipment and tools (e.g., scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, leaf blowers, hand tools).
- Reading, understanding, and following health and safety procedures and written instructions.
- Appropriate chemicals and cleaning equipment are utilized using various cleaning techniques.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS - Be able to lift 50 pounds using proper lifting techniques.
- Pushing and pulling equipment that exceeds 100 pounds
- Must be able to climb a ladder, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces or positions as needed.
- Able to sit or stand for extended periods.
- Answer, communicate, and use 2-way radio in a clear, precise voice.
- seeing to perform assigned duties and responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT - The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
- Risk of exposure to communicable disease, blood-borne pathogens, and other bodily fluids. Chemicals used in the job pose potential risks for inhalation of fumes, chemical burns, and skin absorption.
- The work environment involves exposure to equipment, materials, and situations that require safety precautions, including protective equipment or safety procedures.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE - High school diploma or GED.
- At least six (6) months to one (1) year of prior related work experience demonstrating regular attendance is required.
CERTIFICATION, LICENSE, REGISTRATION - Special Class Boilers License within 180 days.
BENEFIT INFORMATION St. Louis Park Schools provides a comprehensive benefits package for employees working 20 or more hours per week. Key benefits include:
- Health and Dental Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care expenses
- Life Insurance
- Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
The cost of benefits varies based on the employee group and full-time equivalent (FTE) status. For detailed information, including specific benefits and associated costs, please refer to the applicable group or bargaining unit contract Employment Contracts .
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Summer work, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,