Custodian – Elementary Center Night Lead

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
4/7/2026

Location:
Orono Intermediate School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
Open Until Filled
Description: Elementary Night Lead Custodian

We are looking for a dedicated Night Lead Custodian to join our Elementary School team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students and staff while providing vital evening leadership.

Why Join Orono Schools?

• Competitive Wages: Sustainable pay that recognizes your hard work.
• Generous Time Off: Includes paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Robust health and dental insurance packages.
• Community Impact: Play a key role in the daily success of our local schools

Job Summary:

• This is an 8 hour/day position.
• Motivates custodians to provide a clean and safe environment for teachers, students, and staff.
• Collaborates with Buildings and Grounds leadership and building principals to identify priorities.
• Adjusts to the needs of supervisors and principals to meet cleaning objectives.
• Monitors equipment and supplies to avoid delays in service delivery.
• Collaborates with other custodial team members to provide
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school activities.
• Perform routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.
• Keep sidewalks and other outdoor walkways clear of snow and ice.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications:

• Certified Pool Operator License required (or ability to obtain).
• Appropriate boiler license required (or ability to obtain).
• Focus on details and commitment to doing a good job required.
• Experience cleaning in a commercial setting preferred.
• Ability to get along with district employees and be courteous and helpful with students and general public.
• Ability to stand and/or walk, twist, bend, stoop, squat, and/or climb stairs.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to work in a variety of conditions and environments (e.g. dusty, wet, cold, hot, high humidity, noisy, indoors, outdoors, at heights, and in small spaces.

Bargaining Group and Level: Custodians: Night Lead

COMPENSATION
Hourly Wage: $22.56-$25.07

INSURANCE
Single Health: 90% Covered by District
Employee + 1 Health: 85% Covered by District
Family Health: 77% Covered by District
Dental: Partial Coverage by District
Life insurance equal to annual wages: 100% Covered by District
LTD insurance: 100% Covered by District
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

VACATION AND HOLIDAYS
Vacation: 5 Days after 6 months.
Holidays: 11 Paid Holiday/Year

OTHER BENEFITS
Evening Shift Differential: $.50/hour
License Stipends
Service Pay: 1%
Uniforms Provided

RETIREMENT/PENSION
Positions covered by Minnesota Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA)
Annual TSA Match: $250

Application Procedure:
All applicants must apply online at: http://bit.ly/oronojobs

District Website: www.oronoschools.org

Contact:
Chad Eischens, Coordinator of Buildings and Grounds
952-449-8345 [email protected]
or

Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources
952-449-8370 [email protected]