2026-27 Custodian Engineer 5

2026-27 Custodian Engineer 5

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1023334

Location

210 - Central Senior High

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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General Information

Performs highly responsible lead custodial and routine maintenance work involving the interior, immediate grounds, and mechanical system of large senior high school, the administration building or another equivalent size district facility; and performs related duties as required.

Supervision Received

Works under the general, technical, and administrative supervision of a Custodial Supervisor; receives some administrative supervision from a school principal.

Supervision Exercised

Exercises within a large school district facility general and technical supervision of lower-level custodial employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a High School Diploma or GED Certificate and two years of experience as a Custodian Engineer 4 or three years of experience as a Custodian Engineer 3 or 4 years of experience of a Custodian Engineer 2 or equivalent. Must possess and retain a Chief Boiler License issued by the State of Minnesota. (No substitution of 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

• Thorough knowledge of, and ability to perform, custodial practices and procedures.

• Thorough knowledge of, and the ability to safely operate and maintain, low pressure hot water and steam boilers, air conditioning systems and mechanical equipment.

• Thorough 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.

• Thorough knowledge of departmental rules and regulations related to the operation of buildings and grounds.

• Considerable skill in operating, and teaching others to safely operate, a variety of tools and equipment.

• Considerable ability to plan, coordinate, supervise and evaluate the work of custodial personnel.

• Working ability to assess operational and maintenance problems and to prescribe remedial action.

• Working ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• 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.

• Develops and coordinates a short and long-term operations program for a senior high school, the administration building or another equivalent size district facility.

• Reports necessary repairs to building or equipment and ascertains that such work is done in accordance with specifications prepared by the proper authority.

• Maintains building and site plans; processes work orders and time and attendance records.

• Plans, assigns, supervises and reviews the work of a large crew of lower-level custodial employees.

• Operates, maintains, adjusts and regulates low-pressure boilers and mechanical equipment.

• Monitors automatic controls on boilers and in air handling equipment and sets switches for day and night operations; reports malfunctions to a higher authority; takes immediate action to correct or shut down boiler during hazardous or improper operation.

• Prepares reports and maintains records on fuel consumption, vandalism, time sheets, equipment repairs and services.

• Orders necessary maintenance supplies.

• Demonstrates work practices and uses of equipment.

• Enforces employee safety regulations and housekeeping rules.

• Performs, as needed, any or all of the typical duties of the lower-level custodial worker, Custodian Engineer 1, 2, 3 or 4 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 & Work Schedule

This is a 12 month position working 40 hours per week. The pay rate for this position is $33.66 per hour.

The full salary schedule is listed in the Custodians contract. Salary information for this job posting can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements) ( https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/labor-agreements ) and by selecting the "Custodians" Labor agreement.

Benefit information for this position can be found at this link (https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit) ( https://www.spps.org/about/departments/human-resources/benefits/benefit-summaries-by-bargaining-unit ) and by selecting the "Custodians - Full Time" link.

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.

This posting will be posted until filled.

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.