Night Lead Custodian – Orono Elementary School

Pay Rate: $22.56 – $25.07/hr + $0.50/hr Evening Shift Differential

Annual Pay Incentive:  1% - 2.5% + $150 Annual Service Pay.

Schedule: Full-Time (8 Hours/Day) | Evening Shift

Location: Long Lake, MN (Orono Public Schools)

Make a direct impact on our schools and students every day! Orono Public Schools is hiring a Night Lead Custodian to keep our elementary facility safe, clean, and well-maintained while guiding our evening custodial team.

Why Join the Orono Schools Team?

• Top-Tier Health Coverage: Up to 90% district-paid single health insurance and 77%–85% paid for families/dependents.
• Paid Time Off & Holidays: Vacation after 6 months plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement & Pension: Minnesota PERA pension coverage + up to $250 annual TSA match.
• Additional Perks: Uniforms provided, district-paid life insurance, and paid license stipends.

Key Responsibilities:

This is an 8 hour/day position.

Responsibilities include:

Leadership & Operations

• 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 support across facilities.

Facilities & Event Care

• Perform routine and project cleaning of assigned areas.
• Assist with set-up and take-down of school activities.
• Keep sidewalks and other outdoor walkways clear of snow and ice.
• Perform other duties and assume other responsibilities as assigned or as needed.

Qualifications

• Licenses:

  • Certified Pool Operator License required (or ability to obtain).
  • Appropriate boiler license required (or ability to obtain).

• Skills & Work Style:

  • 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.

• Physical Requirements:

  • 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/Class 3

How to Apply

Complete our online application at http://bit.ly/oronojobs.

Questions? Reach out directly to our team:

• Chad Eischens, Coordinator of Buildings & Grounds | 952-449-8345 | chad.eischens@orono.k12.mn.us
• Dr. Scott E. Alger, Executive Director of Human Resources | 952-449-8370 | scott.alger@orono.k12.mn.us

Orono Public School District is a regular school district located in Hennepin County with 5 schools, 177 teachers and 2,881 students. Total Revenue is $53,627,000 and is trending flat. Orono Public School District spends $14,856 per student per year on instruction.