Custodian II

City of Eagan•Eagan Community Center, MN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Eagan is seeking a dedicated overnight Custodian to join their team. This full-time, benefit-eligible position involves cleaning and minor maintenance tasks at various city facilities, including the Eagan Community Center and Municipal Center. The role is crucial in ensuring these spaces are safe, clean, and welcoming for the community. Eagan values diverse experiences and perspectives, aiming to be a great place to live, work, and play.

Requirements

Applicant MUST pass a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and successfully pass the required BCA Criminal Justice Information Services Security Awareness Training test.
High school diploma or acceptable equivalent (G.E.D.)
Valid Driver’s License.
18 years of age or older.
Two years of experience in general building maintenance / minor repairs
Two years of experience in commercial janitorial tasks.
General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems/pneumatic and electronic controls, tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
Physically capable of performing all assigned tasks under the working conditions and physical demands as described.

Nice To Haves

Three years of experience in general building maintenance.
Previous experience with municipal buildings and community centers.
State of Minnesota Special Boiler License.
Vocational training in building maintenance and mechanical systems.
Knowledge of occupational safety hazards and necessary job-related precautions.
Ability to read blueprints.
Skills in completing assigned tasks in a productive, efficient and timely manner.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relations with other City staff, volunteer groups, residents, and visitors.

Responsibilities

Perform daily inspections.
Change light bulbs, wash windows, vacuum, maintain restrooms, restock inventory in janitorial closets, mop floors, sweep, dust, clean carpets, strip/buff floors, paint interior/exterior surfaces, repair/patch walls, and stain/varnish woodwork.
Organize meeting rooms by setting up and taking down tables and chairs, presentation and audio-visual equipment, removing and recycling trash, and any other meeting-related preparation.
Replace air filters, clean coils and condensers, and maintain humidifiers.
Repair/replace plumbing and electrical fixtures as well as occasional routine operations associated with HVAC systems to ensure efficient operation.
Assist with set up, tear down, and wiring of modular office components, and repair office furniture.
Set up and store voting equipment as needed.
Perform exterior building maintenance including snow blowing, shoveling, sidewalk brushing, spreading sand and salt, picking up litter, waste collection and disposal.
Lock and unlock buildings and perform all building security.
Identify public hazards or liabilities in and around buildings and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to correct problems or notify appropriate staff.
Assist other departments with custodial maintenance requests or tasks as assigned.
Operate emergency generators as needed.
Maintain custodial storerooms and put away supplies as they arrive.
Operate motor vehicle to pick up parts and run errands.
Give work direction/training to other part-time employees performing cleaning/maintenance tasks.
May respond to weekend and/or evening calls for assistance regarding mechanical failures or malfunctions, snowfalls, and/or general emergencies.
Attend seminars, educational training and all meetings related to the position.
Answer questions and inquiries from the public and direct visitors to their destinations.
Perform other maintenance or tasks as assigned.