School Custodian I

Job Description:

School Custodian I

Description

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodian I

Date Posted:
9/6/2024

Location:
Lincoln Park Middle School

Closing Date:
09/23/2024

School Custodian I/II/III
Lincoln Park Middle School
40 hours/week | Monday- Friday | 3:30 pm - 12:00am
Starting Wage: $17.52/hr depending on licensure + Benefits

Join the Duluth Public Schools team, where we work to inspire every student to achieve their potential and prepare students to lead productive, fulfilling lives.

Summary:
Duluth Public Schools is seeking an individual to provide custodial cleaning and minor facilities maintenance services in assigned building(s). To perform minor grounds maintenance including clearing snow from walkways and steps leading to assigned building(s). To assist in the set-up of rooms and other facilities for school and community events.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED
• Six months of experience
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience necessary to successfully perform the essential functions of the work.

Knowledge Requirements:

• Knowledge of cleaning standards
• Knowledge of cleaning methods
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals
• Time management knowledge

Skill Requirements:

• Skilled in the use and care of floor cleaning equipment
• Skilled in task prioritization

Certification or Licensing Requirements:

• None for School Custodian I
• Special Class C Boilers License in the State of Minnesota for School Custodian II
• Second Class C Boilers License in the State of Minnesota for School Custodian III

Additional Information:

• Employees shall be paid an additional forty cents per hour for all hours worked between the hours of 5 pm and 6 am. In lieu of shift differential pay during their kunch period, custodians will recieve and extra 2.5 cents per hour that is included in their salary.

In addition to rewarding career opportunities, Duluth Public Schools offers an excellent benefit package to employees who are hired into positions scheduled to work 24 hours/week or more. Benefits include, but are not limited to the following:

Medical/Prescription Drug Plan with Health Reimbursement Arrangement:

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of premium (FREE) + contributes $2,612.50 into HRA annually
• Family Coverage - District pays 75% of premium (25% employee contribution) + contributes $5,225.00 into HRA annually

Dental Plan:

• Single Coverage - District pays 100% of Basic premium (FREE)
• Family Coverage - District pays 25% of Premium

Life Insurance:

• District provides minimum of $50,000 of life insurance at no cost, employee may purchase supplemental life insurance

Long Term Disability:

• District-provided at no cost to employee

Flexible Spending Accounts:

• Employees may elect to contribute on a pre-tax basis to Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Accounts

Retirement:

• The District contributes 7.25% of your total salary in the Public Employees Retirement Association pension plan
• Employees may also elect to participate in Tax-Shelter Annuity options.

Time Off:

• Each bargaining unit contract defines time off provisions such as holidays, sick/personal leave, vacation, etc.

Contact Information:
If you have any questions please contact via email at noncerthr@isd709.org or call 218-336-8722

Internal Maintenance Employees (permanent contract employees) will be considered first and then all external candidates including substitutes and hourly employees. All applicants must complete an online application at www.isd709.org to be considered.

Attachment(s):

• School Custodian I-II-III (1).pdf

Salary:

USD 17.52 per hour