Osseo Area Schools is hiring: 3rd Shift Custodian in Osseo

Overview

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Base pay range information is provided below. Actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$20.75/hr - $20.75/hr

Job ID: 31127

Location: Park Center Senior High

Date Posted: 9/24/2025

Position Type: Custodial/Maintenance/Custodian

Hours: 8 hours/day; 5 days/week, 10:30pm–7:00am, M-Sat

FTE: Full-time, year round

Bargaining Unit: Custodial

Job summary

To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing tasks and duties associated with the maintenance and care of district facilities, equipment, and grounds by filling in at buildings as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Communicating work allocation directives issued by the Coordinator and/or Assistant Coordinator, Facilities Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
• Performing general housekeeping tasks to include, but not limited to, dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, washing windows, walls, lockers; vacuum all carpeted areas of the building; housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established district systems and cleaning standards.
• Performing minor carpentry, electrical, mechanical and non-potable water system plumbing repairs, including cleaning equipment, ceilings and floor tile and carpet.
• Providing support to kitchen staff by mopping floors and unloading groceries and stacks in storeroom, and stocking supplies in storeroom.
• Monitoring and adjusting building automation controls.
• Securing the facility; arming and disarming the security system.
• Reporting vandalism or unauthorized individuals in buildings.
• Maintaining building grounds including watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
• Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
• Taking charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible.
• Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator, Maintenance Services (or their designee) any breakdown of equipment that is not functioning as designed.
• Maintaining and submitting all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner.
• Painting district facilities to include walls, doors, frames, etc.
• Maintaining building equipment per department guidelines.
• Operating and maintaining boiler: Checking boiler to ensure appropriate operation.
• Setting up and taking down equipment including tables, chairs, band shell, etc.
• Responding to questions and providing excellent customer service to facility users.
• Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Must obtain MN Specialist boiler license to receive Class II pay ($20.75) plus the Shift Differential (1.06).

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Computer skills, including proper use of email communication.
• Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
• Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
• Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
• Working with the principal and building staff on correcting issues as they arise.
• Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Using problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
• Maintaining accurate/current records.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Helping, taking instructions, and exchanging information.

Preferred Qualifications

• MN Second Class C boiler license preferred.
• Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired.

Salary, Benefits, and Notices

Salary: View salary grids on Pages 11 - 13, Section 1. of the Custodial Contract Agreement.

Osseo Area Schools offers: Meaningful and impactful work; Opportunities to grow professionally; A variety of benefits; Summer opportunities and more.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer. Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. The District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages applicants who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District\'s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran\'s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen: Upon Conditional Offer. Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.

Seniorities and Employment Type

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