What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian - WRP position at City of Rochester, MN?
Position Description
The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Custodian - WRP
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together
Nature of Work
This is a semi-skilled position in the Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department responsible for clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the facility. Work involves manual labor in performing cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties in a hybrid office/industrial setting. This role supports plant operations by ensuring work areas, restrooms, break rooms, and common spaces meet cleanliness and safety standards. Work is performed under general supervision and is coordinated with contractual cleaning services as necessary.
Work schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with some flexibility. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Pay - The 2025 starting rate of pay is $24.13 per hour with advancement to $31.31 per hour. Once a new contract is executed, the 2026 rate will be available.
Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.
To have your application considered in the first round of interviews, please apply before Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
Duties And Responsibilities
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance work.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
Work experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
Basic mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Frequent demands: standing, walking, reaching, fine dexterity.
Occasional demands: sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls.
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, and smell.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Potential exposure to infectious diseases
The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Custodian - WRP
The City of Rochester is committed to a community where all members feel a sense of belonging. We commit to recognizing the diversity of our community members, listening to ALL voices and providing equitable services to create an inclusive place to live, play and work.
We believe EQUITY should be at the center of all our work. We strive to represent our community in our teammates, as we know that diverse and inclusive teams are more innovative, and have an empowering impact on the work, progress and culture of our community.
It takes us all working together
Nature of Work
This is a semi-skilled position in the Environmental Services Division of the Public Works Department responsible for clean, safe, and organized environment throughout the facility. Work involves manual labor in performing cleaning, maintenance, and groundskeeping duties in a hybrid office/industrial setting. This role supports plant operations by ensuring work areas, restrooms, break rooms, and common spaces meet cleanliness and safety standards. Work is performed under general supervision and is coordinated with contractual cleaning services as necessary.
Work schedule - The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with some flexibility. This position is not eligible for remote work.
Pay - The 2025 starting rate of pay is $24.13 per hour with advancement to $31.31 per hour. Once a new contract is executed, the 2026 rate will be available.
Benefits - This position is eligible for benefits offered by the City of Rochester. Please check out the benefits tab at the top of the page for more details.
To have your application considered in the first round of interviews, please apply before Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11:59 PM CST.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
The City of Rochester will not sponsor or transfer visas for this position including F1 OPT STEM.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Perform general facility cleaning
- Maintain assigned areas in a safe, orderly, and clean condition, adhering to regulatory safety requirements and industry best practices.
- Clean carpeted and hard-surface floors using manual and powered equipment such as vacuums, floor scrubbers, power washers, and other equipment as appropriate.
- Clean offices, restrooms, locker rooms, shop, garage, hallways, stairwells, laboratory, workstations, shared office spaces, and other spaces as deemed necessary.
- Dust and clean furniture and workstations; wash walls, glass, and windows.
- Remove trash, recyclables, and other waste from buildings and grounds.
- Restock restrooms, breakrooms, and other areas with appropriate supplies
- Maintain inventory of custodial supplies and equipment.
- Perform maintenance and repair work
- Perform basic maintenance on janitorial equipment including floor scrubbers, vacuum cleaners, power washers, carpet extractors, buffers, and related cleaning tools.
- Perform minor repair and maintenance of office equipment, furniture, plumbing fixtures, basic lighting, door hardware, and other common building components.
- Replace filters on HVAC equipment, add salt to water softening equipment, flush water heaters, and perform other routine mechanical system maintenance.
- Perform grounds maintenance
- Operate riding and walk-behind mowers to maintain lawn areas.
- Remove brush and weeds; prune shrubs within landscaped beds to promote healthy growth and appearance.
- Clear snow and ice from sidewalks using appropriate equipment such as snow shovels and snow blowers to ensure safe access. May also require adding a pretreatment product to aid in removal efficiency.
- Provide timely and customer-service oriented response to a variety of calls for service
- Prepare conference and training rooms for scheduled events by rearranging furniture, setting up partition walls, and ensuring all necessary equipment and materials are in place.
- Pick up and deliver documents and packages, between City offices and local vendors.
- Provide guidance and recommendations to the Maintenance Supervisor on matters within area of expertise.
- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Education and Experience
A high school diploma or equivalent and one (1) year experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance work.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
If this work interests you but you are unsure if you meet all the job requirements listed above, please apply anyway! Your experience is likely more applicable to the role than you think, and the City is interested in candidates who can bring not only technical expertise but a variety of lived experience to the team.
Licenses and Certifications
Valid driver's license
Desirable Qualifications
Work experience in an industrial, warehouse, or manufacturing environment.
Basic mechanical maintenance and repair experience.
Additional Information
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CRITERIA
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the physical and environmental demands for this position. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions with or without accommodation.
In consideration of the overall amount of physical effort required to perform this position, the work is best described as Medium Work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
Physical demands that may be required continuously (2/3 or more of the time), frequently (1/3 to 2/3 of the time), and occasionally (up to 1/3 of the time) are noted below:
Frequent demands: standing, walking, reaching, fine dexterity.
Occasional demands: sitting, lifting, carrying, pushing/pulling, kneeling, crouching, crawling, bending, twisting, climbing, balancing, foot controls.
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, touch, and smell.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Extreme cold (below 32 degrees)
Extreme heat (above 100 degrees)
Noise (need to shout in order to be heard)
Vibration (exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body)
Exposure to dust/gas/fumes/steam/chemicals
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Work at heights (such as on scaffolding or ladders)
Working around moving machinery (fork-lifts, tractors, mowers)
Protective equipment required (earplugs, gloves, eyewear, etc.)
Potential exposure to infectious diseases
Salary : $24 - $31