Custodian (Part-Time)

Salary: $24.59 - $32.25 Hourly
Location : Municipal Center / City Hall - 6700 Portland Ave S, MN
Job Type: Part-Time
Job Number: 2026-00056
Department: Administrative Services
Division: Building Services
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: 10/13/2026 11:59 PM Central


Nature of Work
HOURS

Monday - Thursday, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Occasional building rentals or special events may require later or additional hours.


NATURE OF WORK

Under general supervision of the Government Building Superintendent, performs janitorial work of average difficulty acting as building custodian on evenings for a facility large and complex enough to require the services of a skilled janitor.

Job Duties
ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Provides exceptional customer service to multigenerational and multicultural building users and staff.
• Assists with scheduled preventative maintenance of building systems.
• Maintains a regular routine for keeping facility clean and safe.
• Cleans and maintains carpet and tiled floors including sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, stripping, waxing and burnishing.
• Sets up tables, chairs, appliances and/or displays needed for building users.
• Performs minor building maintenance and repair.
• Works with outside vendors for specialized maintenance services.
• Maintains supplies and equipment inventory.
• Keeps tools and supplies neat and organized.
• Supports and enforces City policies, procedures, operations and safety rules.
• Operates mobile tablet and computer to access internet, apps, online file storage, shared task list, and facility schedules.
• Operates small engine equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

• Demonstrates proficient knowledge of cleaning equipment and agents.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the safe operation of small engine equipment.
• Demonstrates outstanding organizational skills.
• Demonstrates skill in the basic maintenance and repair of buildings and grounds.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Demonstrates ability to work under little direction with basic building and ground maintenance and building operations.
• Demonstrates ability to understand and respect the diversity of customers and co-workers, effectively communicating with individuals whose first language may be one other than English.

Qualifications
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

• Must possess a valid Class D driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate (GED).
• Previous custodial experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese or other non-English language prevalent in the City of Richfield
• Experience in the use of a personal computer.

Supplemental Information
BACKGROUND PROCESS

Because this position has access to the Public Safety Department and information that is subject to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal apprehension (BCA) rules, the successful applicant must pass a thorough background check investigation as required by the BCA, which includes fingerprinting.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and confined spaces. The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme hot and cold as well as other types of inclement weather conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and work with exposure to loud noises from operating equipment. The employee will need to be able to use a wide variety of cleaning agents and chemicals. The employee will be required to wear personal protective equipment under appropriate circumstances.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands that are described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.


Must have the ability to:

• Essential functions require maintaining physical condition necessary for moderate physical activity such as standing, walking, kneeling, and sitting.
• Ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift objects over 75 pounds.
• Resilient to cleaning agents and chemicals.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights.

The City of Richfield, MN offers the following benefits package to part-time regular employees who are scheduled to work 20 to 29 hours per week:

• Medical coverage with premium costs shared by employee and the City
• Flexible Spending Account options
• 100% employer paid Short-Term Disability insurance
• Pro-rated Vacation, Personal Leave, Bereavement Leave, and Holiday Leave
• Pro-rated paid parental leave for either parent after the birth or adoption of a child
• Enrollment into a pension plan through PERA
• Voluntary enrollment into deferred compensation plans with a variety of partner agencies

01


The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02


Do you have a High School diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you hold a valid and current Class D Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

04


How many years of experience do you have in customer service?

• Less than 1 year.
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

05


What experience do you have with building maintenance and repairs?
06


What experience do you have with floor maintenance? (carpet cleaning/extracting, operating floor scrubber, stripping andwaxing floors, burnishing, etc.)
07


Do you have experience using a personal computer?

• Yes
• No

08


Do you have building rental/use operations experience? (setting up rooms, sound equipment, audio/visual equipment, etc.)

• Yes
• No

09


Do you have light repair experience?

• Yes
• No

10


Do you have experience in cleaning facilities and restrooms?

• Yes
• No

11


Do you have experience in inventory selection, organizing, monitoring and/or ordering?

• Yes
• No

12


Do you have experience working with vendors?

• Yes
• No

13


Are you able to speak another language other than English?

• Yes
• No

14


Because this position has access to the Public Safety Department and information that is subject to Minnesota Bureau of Criminal apprehension (BCA) rules, the successful applicant must pass a thorough background check investigation as required by the BCA, which includes fingerprinting. Fingerprint results usually take a few weeks to be received. Do you have any concerns with getting fingerprinted?

• Yes
• No

15


If you have any concerns, please list them below. If you don't, please type "N/A".
16


The City of Richfield awards veterans' preference points to qualified veterans and spouses of deceased or disabled veterans in accordance with Minnesota State Statute 197.447. Are you requesting Veteran's Preference Points for this position? If so, please select your Veterans status and assure you have attached a copy of your DD-214 and/or documentation verifying your service-connected disability rating if you are deemed a disabled veteran, as defined in state statute, to your application.

• Not Applicable
• Veteran
• Disabled Veteran
• Spouse of Deceased Veteran
• Spouse of Disabled Veteran

Required Question