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Position Type :

Maintenance / Custodial

Date Posted : 7 / 30 / 2025

Location :

FSC (Facilities Services Center)

Date Available : Available Now

Closing Date : Until Filled

EESTIMATED INTERVIEW DATE : Ongoing

WORK SCHEDULE : Full-time, year round position; 8 hours per day; 6 : 00 a.m. to 2 : 30 p.m. Monday through Friday

WORK CALENDAR : 260 duty days per year

Click link to review the 2025-2026 260 Day Calendar

CLASSIFICATION : B-2-3

SALARY : $25.20 (entry level) to $28.72 an hour plus an additional rate based upon licenses held.

Click link to review the 2024-2026 Maintenance Contract containing salary schedule.

BENEFITS : Benefits available.

Contact Employee Services @ 507-328-4280 for detailed benefits information. Please reference the exact job posting.

Hiring Manager : Jim Allhiser, Facilities Manager

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ 507-328-4270 or email joklatt@rochesterschools.org

Essential Functions :

• Under the direction of the Assistant Manager of Facilities, maintains and improves campus grounds to the level of attention determined by the Rochester Public Schools.
• Must have an understanding of trucking and grounds operations, vehicles, and be able to operate vehicles effectively and safely.
• Will be on-call during winter months and must show up when called in.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Assists utility techs and custodial staff as directed by the Assistant Manager of Facilities when departments are shorthanded.
• Maintains turf and lawn areas, mows, trims and edges using riding mower, push mower, weed whip, edge and blower. Reports issues to the Supervisor.
• Performs the installation of mulch, plants, shrubs, trees, sod and seed.
• Applies pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers to limited areas as directed.
• Cleans, weed whips and provides proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, surface parking lots, and storm sewers. Reports any issues to the Grounds Lead.
• Trimming with gas powered weed whips around school buildings, parking lots, sidewalks, signs, light poles, trees and fences.
• Picks up trash, branches and debris on District campuses, parking lots at Skyline and the Facilities Services Center.
• Maintains black top surfaces by filling pots holes as needed, reports severe issues to the Grounds Lead.
• Make scheduled and unscheduled deliveries of supplies / equipment under the direction of the Assistant Manager of Facilities,
• Keeps Athletic Tracks and Tennis courts free of debris and weeds. Reports surface issues to Supervisor.
• District wide campus snow removal from parking lots, sidewalks, playgrounds and around buildings.
• Applies ice melt or liquid brine on parking lots, playgrounds and sidewalks as needed to insure a safe environment.
• Cleans and maintains all tools, equipment, vehicles, trailers and work area to District standards.
• No allergies to chemicals.
• Pass physical examination, if required.
• Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and / or tools to remote building locations.
• Performs a variety of cleaning and semi-skilled duties which includes but is not limited to : vacuuming, mopping, washing tables, windows, bathrooms, dusting, waxing, stripping floors, moving heavy furniture, etc.
• Stands on ladders, and platforms lifts at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Performs essential maintenance to the facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities : reaching, crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and / or confining spaces : underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and / or back.
• Job duties and assignments are subject to change based on the needs of the School District.

License Requirement :

Required Skills :

Commitment to Equity :

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https : / / www.rochesterschools.org / equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information : To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.