Night Custodian

Position Type:
Support Staff/Custodians

Date Posted:
8/5/2026

Location:
Fergus Falls Public Schools
The Fergus Falls Public School District is seeking to fill a full-time, night shift, cleaning custodian position. This position is year round. Work hours are 2:30 pm-11 pm during the school year and day shift hours in the summer.


This position has a benefit package that includes health insurance; life insurance; 403b contribution; long-term disability insurance; retirement benefits through the Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA); and sick/personal/vacation leave. The 2026-27 wage range is from $20.86-$21.55/hour based on experience plus a $.50 shift differential for evening hours.


QUALIFICATIONS:
1. High school diploma or equivalent
2. Good physical condition with ability to lift up to 80 lbs
3. Demonstrated math, organizational and cleaning skills
4. Human relation skills
5. Neat and clean appearance
6. Valid Drivers License
7. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the board may find appropriate and acceptable


PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
2. Shovel and sand sidewalks, as needed.
3. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
4. Raise and/or lower the United States flag each school day as directed.
5. Vacuum/sweep/damp mop classrooms daily and dust furniture or as directed.
6. Clean corridors after school each day, and during the day when their condition requires it.
7. Scrub, hose down, and disinfect toilet floors daily, and clean all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
8. Wash all windows on outside doors, daily.
9. Wash all windows on both the inside and outside at least twice each year, and more frequently if necessary.
10. Keep the grounds free from rubbish.
11. Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation.
12. Clean all marker boards at least once a week.
13. Make minor building repairs as requested (including changing light bulbs as needed).
14. Report major repairs promptly to the building head custodian.
15. Report immediately to the principal any damage to school property.
16. Assume responsibility for the opening and/or closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured, and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off as requested.
17. Move furniture or equipment as required for various activities and as directed by the principal or building head custodian.
18. Participate in in-service training programs and keep up-to date with "Employee Right to Know" program
19. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Application deadline: Open until filled
Start date: August 2026

Accommodation: If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email HR at View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Background Check Upon Conditional Offer: Background checks 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 not an automatic bar to employment. Each case is considered on its individual merits and the type of work sought. Making false statements or withholding information during the hiring process will cause you to be barred from employment or removed from employment.
Veteran's Preference: Eligible veterans as defined by Minnesota Statute 197.447 may claim Veterans Preference during the hiring process. A DD214 and required supporting documentation must be included with the employment application to receive preference.

The Fergus Falls Public School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator, who fully and actively supports equal access for all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information or Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and prohibits retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint, or otherwise oppose discrimination.

Fergus Falls Public Schools are a tobacco-free workplace.