Custodian

Job Posting End Date: June 1, 2025 at 11:59pm CST Hiring range: $17.44 to $19.63 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes pro-rated flexible time off and holidays. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on June 1 in order to be considered. Position Description The Anoka County Parks mission is to positively impact the quality of life in Anoka County by providing parks, outdoor recreation, and leisure services for the public. Our mission encompasses the protection of the natural environment, improving the health of citizens, and supporting a strong local economy. The department has an immediate opening for a Custodian who will perform various duties. Some of the critical responsibilities of this position include performing weekly or recurring cleaning and maintenance tasks such as general cleaning, dusting, trash removal, room setups and basic maintenance. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. Interviews will take place the week of June 8 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits

• Salary: $17.44 to $19.63 per hour. Annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.
• 2025 Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 20: $17.44 to $21.82 per hour. Annual salary calculation pro-rated based on part-time status.
• Paid flexible time off and holidays, prorated based on part-time status.
• Pension plan and other retirement investment options.
• Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location
• This position will work at Wargo Nature Center, located at 7700 Main Street, Lino Lakes, MN 55038.
• Expected work hours are 5:00-9:00am or 6:00-10:00pm (depending on need and availability): Job Duties and Responsibilities These examples are not all inclusive and are intended to be illustrative of primary responsibilities of an Anoka County Custodian.
• Work alone or with a team to perform all custodial duties in any assigned location and maintain a basic daily routine including tasks such as trash pick-up, recycling, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, restroom cleaning, and washing glass entryways and hard surface floors.
• Perform weekly or recurring cleaning and maintenance tasks such as carpet cleaning, dusting, changing light bulbs and other basic maintenance, using extractors and auto scrubbers for floor care, and cleaning hallways, stairs, and office spaces.
• Complete extra cleaning duties in all areas as assigned, including providing support cleaning of auxiliary buildings at or near the nature center.
• Notify supervisor of feedback regarding cleaning/environmental concerns and areas identified for facility improvement, such as the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment.
• Maintain custodial inventory and supplies, including placing orders to replenish stock, and provide feedback on the quality of and need for new supplies and equipment.
• Maintain and consistently apply knowledge of safety and protocol and attend training on proper utilization and maintenance of equipment, emergency protocol/situational awareness, and severe weather procedures.
• Assist co-workers, county staff, and the public with any custodial or basic facility maintenance needs.
• Assist in training team members, and share and develop best practices, methods, job knowledge, and other techniques to complete tasks safely, efficiently, and with excellent results.
• Attend weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings with supervisor and other facilities staff which may include training, tatus reviews, and coaching/training. Qualifications and Requirements: Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
• Requires a high school diploma
• Successfully pass driver's license background check Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed
• Customer service skills
• Ability to plan and prioritize multiple daily tasks as directed
• Experience with cleaning tasks, supplies/chemicals, and maintenance equipment Physical Demands and Work Conditions
• Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness
• Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds
• Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties
• Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing
• Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment
• Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs.
• Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to maintenance equipment depending on assignment
• Maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, snow and leaf blowers, hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push/pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment
• Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed
• Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle
• Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions Selection Process It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, we depend on the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. We offer a wide range of career opportunities for people w To view the full job d Apply here: https://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjA3OTY1LjEwNTA2QGFub2thY291bnR5Y29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20