Saint Paul Public Schools

General Information

General Statement of Duties

Performs responsible custodial and routine maintenance work involving the interior, immediate grounds, and mechanical system of the day shift of a small elementary school, or the evening shift of a large school; and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general, technical, and administrative supervision of a Facility Operations Coordinator; receives some administrative supervision from a school principal.

Supervision Exercised

Plans, assigns, leads, and reviews the work of a crew of lower-level custodial employees assigned to a specific school district facility.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate and one year of experience as a Custodian Engineer 1 or equivalent, and must possess and retain a valid First Class Boiler License issued by the State of Minnesota. (No substitution for experience or license.) Pool Certification will be required within six months of appointment if placed in a building with a pool.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Considerable knowledge of, and ability to perform, custodial practices and procedures.
• Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to safely operate and maintain, low pressure hot water and steam boilers, air conditioning systems, and mechanical equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of, and the ability to use safely and effectively, powered mechanical equipment including lawn mowers, snow blowers, scrubbers and buffers, compressors, and hand maintenance equipment including mops, rakes, and shovels.
• Considerable skill in operating, and teaching others to safely operate, a variety of tools and equipment.
• Working ability to plan, assign, lead, and evaluate the work of other workers.
• Working ability to interpret temperature and pressure gauges and take appropriate corrective action.
• Working ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to follow oral and written communications.
• Working ability to interact with school personnel, students, and the public in a tactful and effective manner.
• Ability to endure sustained periods of physical activity.
• Ability to perform work requiring continuous standing and frequent walking.
• Ability to safely lift objects of varying weights ranging from continuously for weights up to 15 pounds, frequently for weights up to 30 pounds, occasionally for weights up to 50 pounds and rarely for weights above 50 pounds.
• Ability to push and/or pull up to 110 pounds occasionally.
• Ability to climb stairs frequently and ladders occasionally.
• Ability to occasionally balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.
• Ability to frequently perform fine hand motion skills and grasp objects and to perform repetitive arm motions

Responsibilities

The listed examples may not include all the duties performed by all positions in this class.

• Assigns and monitors the work of lower-level custodial employees.
• Operates, maintains, adjusts, and regulates low pressure boilers, heat exchangers, air handlers, swimming pool pumps and filtering systems, and related equipment.
• Sweeps, dusts, and mops wood, tile, terrazzo, and other types of floors; reseals and waxes floors; vacuums rugs and carpets; cleans windows, walls, and woodwork.
• Dusts, washes, and polishes furniture; moves furniture, desks, and equipment; empties wastepaper baskets.
• Washes urinals, bowls, sinks, and drinking fountains; replenishes towels, toilet paper, soap, and similar supplies; unplugs toilets and sinks.
• Mows lawns, trims hedges, and keeps surrounding grounds neat and clean; cleans sidewalks.
• Removes ice and snow from sidewalks and parking areas; sands walkways.
• Opens up the building and ascertains that doors are locked, lights turned off, and shades are adjusted at the end of the day.
• Replaces light bulbs and fuses; washes light fixtures.
• Fires and operates a heating plant; greases, oils, and maintains mechanical and electrical equipment; reports fuel, power, and water consumption.
• Makes minor emergency repairs and reports needed repairs or maintenance work to proper authorities; takes necessary steps to protect the building and its occupants in case of an emergency.
• Performs any or all of the typical duties of the lower-level custodial worker or Custodian-Engineer 1 classes.
• Contributes to the District's Strong Schools, Strong Communities efforts by partnering with other staff to contribute to student achievement and the alignment and sustainability of resources.

Pay, Benefits and Work Schedule

This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week.

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Custodial Maintence negotiated labor agreement. The labor agreement and salary schedule can be found at Labor Agreements - Saint Paul Public Schools (spps.org) The minimum rate of pay for this position is $30.24 per hour.

Benefits are available to new employees after 30 days of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, sick leave, pension plan, tax-free retirement account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, dental insurance and disability insurance. A benefits summary is available at Benefit Summaries by Bargaining Unit - Saint Paul Public Schools (spps.org)

How to Apply

To be considered further, please apply for this position and attach a resume and cover letter to your online application.

The Human Resource Department will review your application materials and contact you regarding the next steps.

To attach additional documents to your online application, click on the "Additional Attachments" link from the applicant homepage and upload your documents as attachments. Valid file extensions for attaching a document include .doc, .txt, .rtf, and .pdf.

Other Information

Transcript - Unofficial transcripts are accepted at the time of hire. You must submit official transcripts within 30 days of your start date. Formal credential evaluation is required for post-secondary education completed outside of the United States.

Veteran's Preference - If you are an eligible veteran applying for a job where veteran's preference applies and wish to claim Veterans Preference you must submit a legible copy of your DD214 to the Human Resource Department with your employment application. If your claim is approved, five or ten additional points will be added to your final passing score.

Criminal Background Investigation and Reference Checks - Reference checks and a criminal background investigation will be completed as a condition of hire for all new employees and for former employees who have not been employed by the District for more than six months.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are functions that the individual holding the position must be able to perform unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation through the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA). The essential functions are typical duties as outline under Responsibilities.

Regular and reliable attendance.

Maybe exposed to various cleaning products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Saint Paul Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and supports an inclusive workplace environment.

Equity Statement

SPPS is committed to an equitable workforce where all employees represent this commitment through equitable practices in their job position.