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Lead Custodian - St. Cloud Area School District 742

Posted on 2026-09-18 1:15:35 PM

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Start Your Online Application Now TYPE OF POSITION: Hourly Hours may vary based on program needs REPORTS TO: Director of Building and Grounds, Engineer & Assistant Engineer SUPERVISION: Custodians SALARY: $18.85/hour QUALIFICATIONS: Required ? High school diploma or equivalent Preferred ? First or Second Class license ? Three years job related experience POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Custodian is responsible for keeping a running inventory of all cleaning supplies and submitting requests to 2nd Engineer. The successful candidate will be required to respond to repair calls for such activities as replacing broken light, cleaning up non-toxic spills and removing damaged assets. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, administration, visitors and anyone else he or she encounters on the job. ESSENTIAL DUTIES: Customer Support ? Follow through of cleaning programs developed through workflow analysis ? Assist building administrators and other support staff in scheduling special events, setting up for these events, and other special tasks as assigned by building administrator ? Supervise Custodial staff workflow and interact with district trades personnel Direct Service ? Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment ? Use cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the buildings clean and professional ? Respond to repair requests quickly and with a professional manner ? Adhere to the District''s safety policies to create a safe work environment ? Maintains grounds by cutting, trimming, shoveling and blowing snow from walkways, roadways and parking areas Administrative Support ? Adhere to federal, state and District data privacy regarding employee information and contractor pricing ? Stands ready to respond to calls 24 hrs/day on equipment failure or for security reasons WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The methods of performing the essential job duties require the following physical demands: ? Continuous standing and walking ? Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, walking, standing, hearing, talking, and seeing ? Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture ? Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds ? Frequent pushing and pulling ? Work with various chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet ? Work with personal protective equipment in dealing with body fluids ? Working outside during inclement weather LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION DEFINITIONS: ? Special License: Employee must pass the State license examination ? Second Class: Employee must have a Special License and work under a First Class operator, or higher, for at least one year ? First Class: Employee must have a Second Class license, or higher, and work under a First Class operator for an additional two years ? Chief''s License: Employee must have a First Class license, or higher, and work under a Chief operator for an additional two years ? Certified Pool Operator: Employee must complete 16 hours of training every five years; the cost of training and certification shall be paid by the School District BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.) All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District. St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information . For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org St. Cloud Area School District 742 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online
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TYPE OF POSITION:

Hourly

Hours may vary based on program needs

 

REPORTS TO:

Director of Building and Grounds, Engineer & Assistant Engineer

 

SUPERVISION:

Custodians

 

SALARY:

$18.85/hour

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

Required
    High school diploma or equivalent

 

Preferred
    First or Second Class license
    Three years job related experience

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Custodian is responsible for keeping a running inventory of all cleaning supplies and submitting requests to 2nd Engineer. The successful candidate will be required to respond to repair calls for such activities as replacing broken light, cleaning up non-toxic spills and removing damaged assets. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively with students, teachers, administration, visitors and anyone else he or she encounters on the job.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Customer Support
    Follow through of cleaning programs developed through workflow analysis
    Assist building administrators and other support staff in scheduling special events, setting up for these events, and other special tasks as assigned by building administrator
    Supervise Custodial staff workflow and interact with district trades personnel

 

Direct Service
    Performs preventative maintenance on building equipment
    Use cleaning supplies and equipment to keep the buildings clean and professional
    Respond to repair requests quickly and with a professional manner
    Adhere to the District''s safety policies to create a safe work environment
    Maintains grounds by cutting, trimming, shoveling and blowing snow from walkways, roadways and parking areas

 

Administrative Support
    Adhere to federal, state and District data privacy regarding employee information and contractor pricing
    Stands ready to respond to calls 24 hrs/day on equipment failure or for security reasons

 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The methods of performing the essential job duties require the following physical demands:

    Continuous standing and walking
    Frequent stooping, squatting, kneeling, crawling, sitting, walking, standing, hearing, talking, and seeing
    Frequent lifting and/or moving of equipment, supplies and furniture
    Occasionally lifting up to 50 pounds
    Frequent pushing and pulling
    Work with various chemicals and follow Material Safety Data Sheet
    Work with personal protective equipment in dealing with body fluids
    Working outside during inclement weather

 

LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION DEFINITIONS:

    Special License: Employee must pass the State license examination
    Second Class: Employee must have a Special License and work under a First Class operator, or higher, for at least one year
    First Class: Employee must have a Second Class license, or higher, and work under a First Class operator for an additional two years
    Chief''s License: Employee must have a First Class license, or higher, and work under a Chief operator for an additional two years
    Certified Pool Operator: Employee must complete 16 hours of training every five years; the cost of training and certification shall be paid by the School District

 

BENEFITS:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for employees working a minimum of 30 hours per week*. This includes health, dental, and vision insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care, as well as life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) coverage, and long-term disability insurance. (*Temporary, seasonal, and substitute positions not eligible.)

 

All Employees of Saint Cloud School District 742 are responsible to support District goals, to work collaboratively and respectfully with diverse populations of staff, students and parents and to model and promote a welcoming working and learning environment. Employees are expected to support and adapt to change and to demonstrate commitment to continuous performance improvement. Employees are responsible to establish and maintain effective communication with students, teachers, support staff, colleagues and parents, respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the District, and to be dependable and accountable in the performance of their work. It is the prerogative of the District to assign staff so as to best meet the needs of the District.

 

St. Cloud School District 742 prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at St. Cloud School District 742 Title IX Information.

 

For inquiries, please contact jobs@isd742.org

 



St. Cloud Area School District 742 uses the applicant tracking system from Frontline Education to manage employment applications online