Custodian II - FT

Salary

$26.78 - $34.72 Hourly

Location

Eagan Community Center

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

04242026

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

04/27/2026

Closing Date

5/17/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Job Description

Custodian II

Full-time, Non-Exempt, Benefit Eligible, Non-Union Position

Pay: $26.777 - $34.719 per hour, DOQ

Join Our Team: Overnight Custodian Needed at the City of Eagan!

We're looking for our next dedicated overnight Custodian to help keep our spaces clean and welcoming. You'll use top-quality equipment for cleaning and minor maintenance tasks at key community locations, including the Eagan Community Center and other city facilities.

Why Eagan?

Here, you're more than an employee – you're a vital part of our community. We embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, all contributing to making Eagan a fantastic place to live, work, and play.

Make a Difference with Us

As part of our team, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring our facilities are safe and clean for everyone. Join us and take pride in making a tangible impact on our community's well-being.

Work Hours

Typical shifts are Thursday – Monday from approximately 8/9:30pm – 4:30/6am. Hours of work are subject to change based on business needs. Days off are Tuesday and Wednesday.

Position Summary

Performs cleaning and minor building maintenance functions, including mechanical and custodial services at the Municipal Center, Police Department, Eagan Community Center, Civic Arena, Fire Administration building, Central Maintenance building, and all other City buildings to ensure a safe and clean environment. Assists other divisions/departments with cleaning and maintenance needs.

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications for the position will be invited to complete a pre-recorded video interview via our VidCruiter platform. Invitations will be sent upon application submission and review, and candidates will have three (3) days to complete their responses.

Essential Position Functions

• Perform daily inspections
• Change light bulbs, wash windows, vacuum, maintain restrooms, restock inventory in janitorial closets, mop floors, sweep, dust, clean carpets, strip/buff floors, paint interior/exterior surfaces, repair/patch walls, and stain/varnish woodwork.
• Organize meeting rooms by setting up and taking down tables and chairs, presentation and audio-visual equipment, removing and recycling trash, and any other meeting-related preparation.
• Replace air filters, clean coils and condensers, and maintain humidifiers.
• Repair/replace plumbing and electrical fixtures as well as occasional routine operations associated with HVAS systems to ensure efficient operation.
• Assist with set up, tear down, and wiring of modular office components, and repair office furniture.
• Set up and store voting equipment as needed.
• Perform exterior building maintenance including snow blowing, shoveling, sidewalk brushing, spreading sand and salt, picking up litter, waste collection and disposal.
• Lock and unlock buildings and perform all building security.
• Identify public hazards or liabilities in and around buildings and respond in a timely and appropriate manner to correct problems or notify appropriate staff.
• Assist other departments with custodial maintenance requests or tasks as assigned.
• Operate emergency generators as needed.
• Maintain custodial storerooms and put away supplies as they arrive.
• Operate motor vehicle to pick up parts and run errands.
• Give work direction/training to other part-time employees performing cleaning/maintenance tasks.
• May respond to weekend and/or evening calls for assistance regarding mechanical failures or malfunctions, snowfalls, and/or general emergencies.
  
  

Other Duties

• Attend seminars, educational training and all meetings related to the position.
• Answer questions and inquiries from the public and direct visitors to their destinations.
• Perform other maintenance or tasks as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant MUST pass a Bureau of Criminal Apprehension (BCA) background check and successfully pass the required BCA Criminal Justice Information Services Security Awareness Training test.
• High school diploma or acceptable equivalent (G.E.D.)
• Valid Driver’s License.
• 18 years of age or older.
• Two years of experience in general building maintenance / minor repairs
• Two years of experience in commercial janitorial tasks.
• General knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical systems/pneumatic and electronic controls, tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing.
• Physically capable of performing all assigned tasks under the working conditions and physical demands as described.
  
  

Things that may help you be successful in this role

• Three years of experience in general building maintenance.
• Previous experience with municipal buildings and community centers.
• State of Minnesota Special Boiler License.
• Vocational training in building maintenance and mechanical systems.
  
  

Knowledge Of

• Occupational safety hazards and necessary job-related precautions.
• And ability to read blueprints.
  
  

Skills In

• Completing assigned tasks in a productive, efficient and timely manner.
  
  

Ability To

• Work independently.
• Develop and maintain good working relations with other City staff, volunteer groups, residents, and visitors.
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Able to manually transport awkward loads over short distances.
• Specific vision abilities required to include close vision distant vision and peripheral vision.
• Able to stand, talk, hear, write, climb, balance, run, walk, sit, stoop, kneel ,crouch, work on a ladder, and overhead.
  
  

Working Conditions

• 75% indoors of assigned buildings
• 25% outdoors on grounds of assigned buildings or in transport to other buildings.
• Employee will be required to perform physical work (snow shoveling, unloading trucks, etc.) in all weather conditions common to Minnesota, including temperature ranges from -30°F to 100°F and wind chills of -50°F. Emergency situations may require working in rain, sleet, snow, etc.
• City provided uniform in mandatory dress.
• Normal hours may vary depending on location assignment. Shifts include 7:00am – 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday, 10:00pm-6:00am Tuesday-Saturday with alternate hours as scheduled or requested, including some Friday nights and/or weekend hours.
  
  

Located in the Twin Cities metro area, Eagan is home to about 68,000 people. The City operates under a Council-Administrator form of government, employing 300 regular full-time employees, and up to 400 seasonal and part-time employees. Regarded as a great place to live, work and play, the City of Eagan prides itself on exceptional customer service and employs a stable workforce with experienced and professional staff. Areas of employment include finance, engineering, law enforcement, fire safety, parks and recreation, forestry, public works and utilities, community development, sports and fitness, arts and preschool education, etc. Visit our website to learn more at www.cityofeagan.com!

The City of Eagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Why choose the City of Eagan?

We love to work hard and play hard! We have supportive leadership and a known culture of teamwork. Current employees have said they like working for #TeamEagan because of the strong connection to the Community, great benefits, access to nature, and it’s a place that being respectful is the norm – people are just nice!

What are the benefit offerings?

For detailed plan information please visit our Benefits Website at https://c2mb.ajg.com/cityofeagan/home/.

Benefits

• Medical – Blue Cross Blue Shield of MN
• Dental – Health Partners
• Basic Life, AD&D, Long-Term Disability
• Voluntarily Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Vision
• Legal Services
• Flexible Spending (medical and dependent care)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount programs
  
  

Retirement and Medical Savings Options

• Retirement Investment opportunities through MissionSquare Retirement and Minnesota State Retirement System
• PERA Pension
• Health Care Savings Plan (HCSP)
  
  

Leave accruals

• Vacation accrues at a rate that equates to 3-weeks per year, with opportunities to accrue more after 10 years of employment
• Opportunities to purchase up to 40 hours of vacation, earn PTO for wellness incentives, convert sick time to vacation, volunteer hours, etc.
• Sick and safe leave will be accrued on a per pay period basis at the rate of one working day each calendar month
  
  

If you have additional questions, please contact Human Resources at hrjobs@eaganmn.gov.

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Are you 18 years of age or older?

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have a high school diploma or G.E.D.?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have the ability to pass the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension background check and successfully pass the required BCA Criminal Justice Information Services Security Awareness Training test?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Have you completed any vocational training in building maintenance and mechanical systems?

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Please list all degrees received as well as the name, location, and course of study of all colleges, universities, and technical/vocational schools attended (NA if none).

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How many years of experience do you have in commercial janitorial tasks?

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How many years of experience do you have working in general building maintenance and minor repairs?

• No Experience
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Briefly describe your general building maintenance and repairs experience.

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Do you have general knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and mechanical/pneumatic and electrical controls, tools, cleaning equipment, and chemicals?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have knowledge of occupational safety hazards and necessary job-related precautions?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to lift and move up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you physically able to perform all assigned tasks under the working conditions and physical demands described in the job description?

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• No
  
  

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Do you have a State of Minnesota Special Boiler License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to communicate effectively in English, both orally and in writing?

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• No
  
  

Required Question

Employer City of Eagan

Address 3830 Pilot Knob Rd

Eagan, Minnesota, 55122

Phone 651-675-5000

Website https://www.cityofeagan.com