Osseo Area Schools
Job Summary
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 overseeing and supervising all custodial and maintenance activities within an assigned facility.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Post, screen and interview custodial applicants for new employment and promotion or transfer to vacant positions.
Assign and direct cleaning and maintenance schedules for custodial staff.
Evaluate the performance of all building level custodians on an ongoing and periodic basis including written reviews and provide timely feedback/coaching.
Initiate corrective discipline such as verbal and written reprimands and recommend suspension or discharge as necessary to correct unsatisfactory conduct or performance.
Approve and monitor vacation and sick leave requests.
Keep accurate records of absenteeism, performance and progress of employees.
Receive and respond to building occupant requests as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with principal, business manager, building staff and other department supervisors.
Coordinate building events, setups and other activities including scheduling of HVAC equipment and lighting.
Ensure custodial equipment is maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
Initiate and recommend operations and capital improvement budgetary needs.
Order building custodial supplies to maintain appropriate levels of inventory.
Solicit vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality products and/or services.
Ensure all mechanical heating and cooling systems are monitored within legal limits of state and local laws.
Ensure completion of all periodic safety inspections, documentation and maintain records.
Establish and maintain sustainable cleaning standards, cleaning zone maps, and cleaning assignments for each staff member with stakeholder input.
Set goals and assess performance of all custodians.
Inspect the quality of the custodial work to insure that the services provided meet the established standards.
Conduct research and work collaboratively with the facilities operations team and industry experts to establish efficient housekeeping means and methods.
Oversee contractor performance for projects completed inside the facility.
Assess facility improvement needs and provide recommendations to the Coordinator of Facilities Operations.
Assign all yard work tasks to maintain district standards including watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
Assume responsibility for snow removal and keep sidewalks free of ice.
Perform other comparable duties as assigned.
Education and Knowledge Requirement Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Essential Knowledge and Specialized Subject Knowledge
Plan, design and deliver training.
Communicate both written and oral.
Supervise, analyze and assess.
Collaborative problem solving.
Operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment.
Proper operation of building automation systems.
Boiler water treatment program and chemicals required.
Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools and equipment required in the performance of the job.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines pertaining to right-to-know and custodial/facility operations.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Knowledge of fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair and proactive/reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of the application, use and proper storage of all chemicals used in performance of the job.
Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal.
General knowledge of principles of general repair and maintenance in mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, masonry, or plumbing.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Knowledge of building structures and maintenance functions required to operate efficiently at minimal cost.
Required Work Experience Five years of experience as a building engineer preferred, with at least eight years in the field of housekeeping and/or facilities maintenance.
License and Certification Must have Minnesota Chief C Boiler license upon hire. If the building has a pool, must obtain CPO license within six months of employment.
Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work
Direct, supervise, train and evaluate building level custodial staff.
Analyze and assess issues and concerns and collaboratively problem solve.
Operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment.
Efficiently care for and repair facilities and equipment.
Communicate effectively; written and oral.
Work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including building principal, staff and students, and community.
Organize and manage time effectively.
Maintain accurate and current records.
Salary Minimum starting salary of $91,841 + $3,000 annual differential.
Work Schedule and FTE 225 days per year; Full-time.
Classifications and Pay Grade 114.
Desired Start Date February 1, 2026.
Benefits
Meaningful and impactful work.
Opportunities to grow professionally.
A variety of benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.
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 Process Upon Conditional Offer Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Post, screen and interview custodial applicants for new employment and promotion or transfer to vacant positions.
Assign and direct cleaning and maintenance schedules for custodial staff.
Evaluate the performance of all building level custodians on an ongoing and periodic basis including written reviews and provide timely feedback/coaching.
Initiate corrective discipline such as verbal and written reprimands and recommend suspension or discharge as necessary to correct unsatisfactory conduct or performance.
Approve and monitor vacation and sick leave requests.
Keep accurate records of absenteeism, performance and progress of employees.
Receive and respond to building occupant requests as appropriate.
Communicate effectively with principal, business manager, building staff and other department supervisors.
Coordinate building events, setups and other activities including scheduling of HVAC equipment and lighting.
Ensure custodial equipment is maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ recommendations.
Initiate and recommend operations and capital improvement budgetary needs.
Order building custodial supplies to maintain appropriate levels of inventory.
Solicit vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality products and/or services.
Ensure all mechanical heating and cooling systems are monitored within legal limits of state and local laws.
Ensure completion of all periodic safety inspections, documentation and maintain records.
Establish and maintain sustainable cleaning standards, cleaning zone maps, and cleaning assignments for each staff member with stakeholder input.
Set goals and assess performance of all custodians.
Inspect the quality of the custodial work to insure that the services provided meet the established standards.
Conduct research and work collaboratively with the facilities operations team and industry experts to establish efficient housekeeping means and methods.
Oversee contractor performance for projects completed inside the facility.
Assess facility improvement needs and provide recommendations to the Coordinator of Facilities Operations.
Assign all yard work tasks to maintain district standards including watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
Assume responsibility for snow removal and keep sidewalks free of ice.
Perform other comparable duties as assigned.
Education and Knowledge Requirement Minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Essential Knowledge and Specialized Subject Knowledge
Plan, design and deliver training.
Communicate both written and oral.
Supervise, analyze and assess.
Collaborative problem solving.
Operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment.
Proper operation of building automation systems.
Boiler water treatment program and chemicals required.
Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools and equipment required in the performance of the job.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines pertaining to right-to-know and custodial/facility operations.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Knowledge of fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair and proactive/reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of the application, use and proper storage of all chemicals used in performance of the job.
Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal.
General knowledge of principles of general repair and maintenance in mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, masonry, or plumbing.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Knowledge of building structures and maintenance functions required to operate efficiently at minimal cost.
Required Work Experience Five years of experience as a building engineer preferred, with at least eight years in the field of housekeeping and/or facilities maintenance.
License and Certification Must have Minnesota Chief C Boiler license upon hire. If the building has a pool, must obtain CPO license within six months of employment.
Essential Skills Required to Perform the Work
Direct, supervise, train and evaluate building level custodial staff.
Analyze and assess issues and concerns and collaboratively problem solve.
Operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment.
Efficiently care for and repair facilities and equipment.
Communicate effectively; written and oral.
Work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including building principal, staff and students, and community.
Organize and manage time effectively.
Maintain accurate and current records.
Salary Minimum starting salary of $91,841 + $3,000 annual differential.
Work Schedule and FTE 225 days per year; Full-time.
Classifications and Pay Grade 114.
Desired Start Date February 1, 2026.
Benefits
Meaningful and impactful work.
Opportunities to grow professionally.
A variety of benefits.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity.
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 Process Upon Conditional Offer Background checks are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer. Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required. Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
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