Facilities Custodian

Come join the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community Public Works Team as a SMSC Custodian! If you’re a reliable self-starter who thrives independently and wants to be part of a vibrant, welcoming community - this is the position for you! Enjoy weekly pay, on site clinics, and health benefits. Whatever your career goals may be, let SMSC help get you there!

Starting Pay at $18 an hour, with a $1,500.00 bonus! Additional compensation based on shift and experience.


Job Overview: Cleans and maintains facilities ensuring that written cleaning service standards are met for set work schedule. Assists in, room setups and other duties as assigned. Occasional special events, weddings, funerals, Wacipi, etc.

Create Your Path: The Work You’ll Do:

• Maintain impeccable cleanliness in all areas, including surfaces, floors, restrooms, and common areas in accordance with established protocols and schedules.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and company policies. Follow OSHA policies and procedures. Know and understand MDSD information. Ensure all chemicals and equipment are kept out of reach of children, customer, team members, etc.
• Communicate effectively with customers, children, and employees, keeping high quality customer service and confidentiality as the primary consideration.
• Report any maintenance issues or cleaning equipment malfunctions to the Supervisor.
• Assist other team members when needed.
• Performs additional duties as needed, including providing cleaning services and turnover for special events such as weddings, funerals, etc. Must be available to work weekends and events that may arise with little notice.

Job Requirements:

• No minimum education requirements.
• Ability to read and speak English clearly.
• Valid Class D driver’s license is required with a good driving record.
• Proficiency in maintaining safety while handling potential fumes, chemicals, odors, and/or noise.
• Ability to move in a variety of motions including bending, squatting, crawling, kneeling, twisting, pulling, and/ or pushing.
• Capacity to handle and lift up to 60 lbs. as needed.
• Has the physical abilities to perform the required job duties with or without accommodations, including on feet 100% of time.

Outstanding Benefits & Awesome Perks: Enjoy competitive weekly pay, outstanding benefits and advancement opportunities. Generous benefits include medical, dental, life and disability insurance, onsite medical clinics and pharmacy, 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off, wellness programs and more. Plus, take advantage of perks like discounts on childcare, fuel, bus passes and fitness membership, tuition reimbursement.

Who We Are: The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community contributes both time and financial resources across the region, state, and country. The SMSC has donated more than $400 million to organizations and causes, provided $500 million in economic development loans to other tribes, and contributed millions more to support regional governments and infrastructure. The SMSC's Native Green initiative annually diverts hundreds of tons of waste from landfills, has implemented compostable containers throughout our properties, and restored hundreds of acres of prairie land. Team members are eligible to participate in SMSC Gives, a community outreach initiative that organizes various opportunities in the local community. To empower its team members to take part in the Dakota tradition of giving, the SMSC provides paid hours to team members to volunteer at events. Learn more at shakopeedakota.org

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