Custodian II

City of Rochester • Rochester MN 55906, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Rochester is seeking a Custodian II to perform a variety of cleaning, janitorial, and general maintenance duties to ensure City of Rochester facilities are properly maintained, clean, and safe. This role involves general custodial duties, building maintenance, minor equipment repair, and responding to calls for service. The position is primarily assigned to the Maintenance Center but may require backup support for other buildings. Incumbents may need to work outside normal business hours, including evening shifts. This is an entry-level position with potential for advancement to Maintenance I.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or the equivalent.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in custodial work or building maintenance for a large commercial facility.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Experience with automated energy management monitoring and control programs.
• Experience in general building trades and building maintenance and repair.
• Experience with heating, cooling, absorption chillers, and other building systems.
• Experience working with the public in a large commercial or public building.
• Facilities and Service Technology Program (FAST) degree or diploma.
• Building Utilities Maintenance/Mechanic (BUM) degree or diploma.
• Special Boilers License within 1 year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform general custodial duties including sweeping, mopping, buffing/waxing floors, cleaning restrooms, offices, and windows, emptying trash, dusting, vacuuming, and shampooing carpets.
• Monitor facility cleanliness during business hours and perform custodial duties as needed.
• Restock restrooms, monitor inventory, and assist in ordering supplies.
• Operate and use various custodial equipment and tools such as scrubbers, buffers, vacuums, blowers, carpet cleaners, and hand tools.
• Perform grounds maintenance including sweeping sidewalks, snow blowing, shoveling snow, and maintaining snow removal equipment.
• Assist with and perform general and preventative maintenance, including monthly preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assess equipment condition, repair as required, and replace filters and belts.
• Complete daily system checks on Building Automation Systems, water treatment, boilers, and other systems.
• Perform minor drywall repairs and touch-up painting.
• Maintain City signage.
• Repair and replace building finishes.
• Complete furniture and equipment move requests.
• Perform minor maintenance on objects such as windows, locks, fixtures, and light bulbs.
• Assist with construction and project work as assigned.
• Provide timely and customer-service oriented response to calls for service.
• Assist with equipment maintenance and building services for staff and the public.
• Assume responsibility for the City Hall building during closed hours.
• Respond to on-call needs.
• Prepare facilities for scheduled events by arranging furniture and equipment.
• Monitor the work of part-time custodians.
• Secure the building.
• Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.

Benefits

• Advancement to Maintenance I upon successful demonstration of required competencies, departmental needs, and budget.
• Starting rate of pay of $28.25 per hour in 2026, with advancement to $35.39 per hour.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED