Custodian

County of Anoka • Anoka, MN

23d • Onsite

About The Position

The mission of Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County. The department is seeking a dedicated Custodian to join our team and support the daily care of Anoka County facilities. In this role, you will help ensure that our buildings, equipment, and public spaces remain safe, clean, comfortable, and well-maintained for both employees and community members. Custodians perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks and may work independently or alongside a team. Assignments can include any county location, such as the Courthouse, Government Center, Highway facilities, Anoka County Sheriff’s Office, License Centers, and Corrections facilities. This is a full-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of April 6th, 2026, for those selected to move forward in the hiring process.

Requirements

• Requires a high school diploma.
• Successfully pass driver’s license background check.

Nice To Haves

• Experience cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple daily tasks as directed.

Responsibilities

• Work alone or with a team to perform all custodial duties in any assigned location and maintain a basic daily routine including tasks such as trash pick-up, recycling, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, and washing glass entryways and terrazzo floors.
• Perform weekly or recurring cleaning and maintenance tasks such as carpet cleaning, dusting, and other basic maintenance, using extractors and auto scrubbers for floor care, and cleaning hallways, stairs, and office spaces.
• Complete extra cleaning duties in all areas as assigned, including providing support cleaning of twelve on/offsite facilities along with a variety of other locations as needed.
• Notify supervisor of feedback regarding cleaning/environmental concerns and areas identified for facility improvement, such as the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Maintain custodial inventory and supplies and provide feedback on the quality of and need for new supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and consistently apply knowledge of safety and protocol and attend training on proper utilization and maintenance of equipment, emergency protocol/situational awareness, and severe weather procedures.
• Assist co-workers, county staff, and the public with any custodial or basic facility maintenance needs.
• Assist in training team members, and share and develop best practices, methods, job knowledge, and other techniques to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and with excellent results.
• Attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with supervisor and other facilities staff which may include training, status reviews, and coaching/training.
• Crosstrain to support other areas of the department as business needs require.
• Respond to on call custodial issues as assigned.

Benefits

• 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays.
• Comprehensive insurance, including medical, dental, vision, flex benefits and more at https://www.anokacountymn.gov/benefits .
• Medical and dental clinic exclusive to employees, located at the Anoka County Government Center.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees