Position Type:
Administration-Nonlicensed/Management I-M

Location:
Maple Grove Senior High

Closing Date:
Until Filled

Job Summary: 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 overseeing and supervising all custodial and maintenance activities within an assigned facility.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Responsible for posting, screening and interviewing custodial applicants for new employment and inter district applicants for promotion or transfer to vacant positions in building supervised in accordance with the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement;
Assigning and directing cleaning and maintenance schedules for custodial staff;
Evaluating the performance of all building level custodians on an ongoing and periodic basis including written reviews and providing timely feedback/coaching;
Initiating corrective discipline such as verbal and written reprimands and recommends suspension or discharge as necessary to correct unsatisfactory conduct or performance;
Approving and monitoring vacation and sick leave requests;
Keeping accurate records of absenteeism, performance and progress of employees;
Receiving and responding to building occupant requests as appropriate;
Communicating effectively with principal, business manager, building staff and other department supervisors;
Coordinating building events, setups and other activities including scheduling of HVAC equipment and lighting;
Ensuring custodial equipment is maintained and operated according to manufacturers’ recommendations;
Initiating and recommending operations and capital improvement budgetary needs;
Ordering building custodial supplies to maintain appropriate levels of inventory;
Soliciting vendor quotes to ensure competitive pricing and quality products and/or services;
Ensuring all mechanical heating and cooling systems are being monitored within the legal limits of state and local laws;
Ensuring completion of all periodic safety inspections, documentation and maintaining records.
Establishing and maintaining sustainable cleaning standards, cleaning zone maps, and cleaning assignments for each staff member with stakeholder input;
Setting goals making observations, collecting data, and assessing the performance of all custodians;
Inspecting the quality of the custodial work to insure that the services provided are meeting the standards established in the custodial service model;
Conducting research and working collaboratively with the facilities operations team and industry experts to establish efficient and effective housekeeping means and methods;
Overseeing contractor performance for projects completed inside their facility:
Assessing facility improvement needs and providing recommendations to the Coordinator of Facilities Operations;
Assigning all yard work tasks as required to maintain district standards including, but not limited to, watering, mowing, trimming, pruning shrubs, trees, weeding, removing paper and debris from school yard and along fence lines;
Assuming responsibility for snow removal and keeping sidewalks free of ice.
Performing other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
Education/Knowledge Requirement: Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED.

Essential knowledge and specialized subject knowledge required to perform the essential functions of the job:Planning, designing and delivering training
Communicating both written and oral
Supervising, analyzing, assessing
Collaborative problem solving
Ability to operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment
Proper operation of building automation systems
Boiler water treatment program and chemicals required.
Knowledge of hand, power, diagnostic tools, and equipment required in the performance of the job.
Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, codes, and guidelines pertaining to right-to-know and custodial/facility operations.
Knowledge of all safety precautions applicable to trade.
Knowledge of the fundamentals and procedures of HVAC operation, repair, and proactive/reactive maintenance.
Knowledge of the application, use, and proper storage of all chemicals used in performance of the job.
Knowledge of hazardous waste disposal.
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.
Knowledge of building structures and maintenance functions required to operate efficiently at minimal cost.

Required Work Experience in Addition to Formal Education/Training:
Five years of experience as a building engineer preferred, with at least eight years in the field of housekeeping and/or facilities maintenance.

License/Certification (Identify licenses/certification required upon hiring):
Must have MN Chief C Boiler license upon hire.  If the building has a pool, must obtain CPO license within six months of employment.

Essential Skills Requrired to Perform the Work:
The ability to direct, supervise, train, and evaluate building level custodial staff.
The ability to analyze and assess issues and concerns and collaboratively problem solve.
The ability to operate and maintain all building mechanical and cleaning equipment.
The ability to efficiently care for and repairing facilities and equipment.
The ability to communicate effectively; written and oral.
The ability to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders including, building principal , staff and students, and community.
The ability to organize and manage time effectively.
The ability to maintain accurate/current records.
Salary:  Minimum Starting Salary of $91,841 + $3,000 Annual Differential; View salary grids on the Management Personnel I-M Memorandum of Understanding
Classification/Pay Grade: 114
Work schedule: 225 days
Job type or FTE: Full-time
Bargaining unit: Management Personnel I-M
Desired start date: Februrary 1, 2026

Osseo Area Schools offers:

Meaningful and impactful work
Opportunities to grow professionally
A variety of benefits 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 HR@district279.org or call 763-391-7007.

Background Check Process 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 reviewed on a case-by-case basis.