Metro

Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Grounds Worker

Location:
Educational Service Center

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by performing work associated with the care and maintenance of the district buildings and grounds.

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Performing electrical, plumbing, and mechanical repairs on, but not limited to complex commercial irrigation systems.
Troubleshooting the operational failure of electrical and mechanical equipment, including but not limited to well pumps, reduced pressure zone backflow preventers, controllers, pipes, control valves, sprinkler heads, electrical and mechanical controls.
Recommending the repairs and/or replacement of equipment to supervisor.
Maintaining materials, tools and manuals as needed.
Developing and maintaining professional relationships and communication with staff, vendors, representatives, and manufacturers as necessary.
Adhering to yearly irrigation repairs, maintenance and replacement budget determined by the Assistant Director.
Adjusting watering times on all automatic control devices and irrigation clocks for each district facility based on current weather conditions while taking into consideration the vegetation, soil conditions, and evaporation and water retention factors.
Training site facilities operations staff on the use of irrigation equipment as needed.
Managing and prioritizing work orders submitted by site facilities operations staff.
Planning and performing preventative maintenance tasks.
Operating equipment such as pipe pullers, track hoes, trenchers, and skid loaders to install systems.
Performing Spring startup, inspection, and repair.
Winterizing systems in the fall, including isolation and blowout of all lines, layup of wells, pumps, etc.
Responding to irrigation system emergencies outside of regular work hours as necessary.
Performing snow removal and deicing duties in winter.
Planning, coordinating, overseeing, and executing irrigation system construction projects when needed, to include but not limited to well pumps, main/branch lines, control valves, controllers, irrigation heads, and other equipment.
Obtaining relevant equipment specifications and budget pricing from vendors when needed.
Organizing equipment and project specifications and working with supervisor in acquiring quotes and requests for pricing.
Scheduling outside repair and maintenance vendors when needed to preform work while staying within the yearly budget.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:

Valid Driver’s License
High School diploma or GED
Reduced pressure zone backflow preventer certification preferred
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:

Knowledge of word processing, database maintenance, spreadsheet creation.
Familiarity with web management systems and handheld electronic devices used in the control of irrigation systems.
Knowledge of the sprinkler control devices and irrigation equipment available on the market.
Operating electrical and mechanical equipment as it relates to irrigation system components.
Applying basic math skills in adding, subtracting, dividing, multiplying, calculating percentages, ratios, averages, or percentiles.
Timely and professional written and oral communication.
Providing exceptional customer service and communication with individuals of diverse educational, cultural, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds, including staff, public, representatives of other organizations, and others.
Prioritizing, planning, and managing multiple projects, and assignments, often simultaneously, in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment with efficiency, precision and accuracy.
Examining new approaches and methods, initiating action, and rendering recommendations.
Analyzing tasks, producing detailed plans, and evaluating the effectiveness of processes.
Researching, compiling, analyzing, and preparing information and data; generating reports.
Developing, monitoring, and analyzing budgets; coordinating resources to accomplish objectives on time and within budget.
Performing all assigned functions with minimal direction in accordance with established management, departmental operations, and work methods.
Helping, serving, taking instructions and working with minimum supervision.

Salary: Class 8, $25.92 to 36.77 hourly; View salary schedule on pages 13 to 15 of the Custodial Contract Agreement

Work schedule: Monday through Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM or 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM depending on season
Work hours may be adjusted based on operational need.

Job type or FTE: Full-time (1.0 FTE), 260/261 workdays/year

Bargaining unit: Custodial

Benefits include:

Paid vacation
12 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
PERA State government pension
$960 per year 403b match
For information regarding health insurance, please view here: https://staff.district279.org/human-resources/benefits under the UMR link

Osseo Area Schools offers:Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer.

Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.

Position Type:
Custodial/Maintenance/Building Engineer

Date Posted:
7/23/2025

Location:
Fair Oaks Elementary

Closing Date:
until filled

Job summary:  To inspire and prepare each and every scholar with the confidence, courage and competence to achieve their dreams; contribute to community; and engage in a lifetime of learning by caring for and maintaining the school building, site and equipment

Responsibilities and tasks include:

Communicating work allocation directives issued by the Coordinator and Assistant Coordinators of Facility Operations and building principal to the building custodial personnel.
Scheduling work assignments and assume responsibility for assignments being carried out as assigned;
Reviewing timecards and absentee reporting for accuracy;
Adjusting work assignments to ensure coverage during vacation time, absences and scheduled activities;
Training new personnel in the performance of their required duties;
Maintaining and operating custodial equipment to manufacturers’ recommendations;
Performing periodic safety inspections of site facilities, grounds and equipment;
Providing input regarding evaluations of all building level custodians;
Unloading and putting away groceries and stock supplies in freezers, coolers, and dry storage rooms.
Maintaining, and taking ownership for all yard work including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines.
Performing snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
Taking charge of all aspects of the physical operation of the building for which they are responsible;
Responsible for the operation of the boiler, boiler room and all mechanical equipment in their building;
Reporting to the Assistant Coordinator of Maintenance Services (or their designee) any mechanical equipment that is not functioning as intended;
Maintaining and submitting all appropriate reports and logs in a timely manner;
Conducting daily building checks as required by supervisor;
Performing minor carpentry repairs, cleaning equipment repair, ceiling and floor tile repair, carpet repair;
Performing general housekeeping tasks to include, but not limited to, dust mopping and wet mopping classrooms, restrooms, and hallway floors, cleaning restrooms, stripping and sealing resilient and hard surface floors, washing windows, walls, lockers. Vacuuming all carpeted areas of the building. Housekeeping tasks to be performed according to established District systems and cleaning standards.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Minimum qualifications include:

High school graduate or equivalent
MN First Class C boiler license, upon hire
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include:Computer skills, including proper use of email communication
Knowledge of proper operation of building automation systems
Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools, and equipment required in the performance of the job.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
General knowledge in the principles of general repair and maintenance in such areas as mechanical, electrical, steam, air system, carpentry, and masonry or plumbing.
Knowledge of cleaning techniques and materials.
Caring for and repairing facilities and equipment.
Training, providing input for evaluating, and directing personnel.
Working with the principal and building staff on correcting issues as they arise.
Excellent organizational skills.
Responding effectively to student, staff and community needs.
Providing excellent customer service.
Using problem solving techniques.
Demonstrating effective written and oral communication skills.
Maintaining accurate/current records.
Helping, taking instructions and exchanging information
Preferred qualifications include:

This building has advanced energy efficient building controls including an energy management system and direct digital controls; systems are hot water boilers.  Candidates should have the ability to learn computerized controlling systems and develop an understanding of direct digital controls.  HVAC training or experienced preferred.
MN Chief C boilers license preferred
Training or experience cleaning and maintaining a commercial facility desired.
Building Engineer experience preferred.

Salary:  View salary grids on Pages 13 – 15, Article 8, Section 1 of the Custodial Contract Agreement

Work schedule: 8 hours/day: 5 days/week

Job type or FTE: Full-time; year round

Bargaining unit: Custodial

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits
Summer opportunities
and more
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 is an Equal Opportunity, and veteran-friendly employer.

Osseo Area School District ISD 279 ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Osseo Area School District is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the district and strongly encourages persons to apply who can strengthen our diversity. For more information, view the District’s Equal Opportunity and Prohibition Against Discrimination, Harassment and Violence Policy.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are an eligible veteran, please submit a legible copy of your DD214 with your application.

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires an accommodation during the selection process, please email Human Resources at [email protected] or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check and Drug Screen Process Upon Conditional Offer:

Background checks and/or drug screens are conducted upon receiving a conditional offer.

Employees must complete a background check and are responsible for the background fee. A passing background is required.  Criminal convictions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
The District and Department of Transportation (DOT) require passing of drug screenings for positions that require driving applicable district vehicles.