City Of Rochester Jobs in Rochester, MN (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $28.25 - $35.39 Hourly
Location : Public Works Transportation Operations Center, 4300 East River Road NE, Rochester MN 55906, MN
Job Type: Regular FT
Job Number: 20260042
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 06/04/2026
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The City of Rochester welcomes applications for:
Custodian II
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 position performs a variety of cleaning, janitorial, and general maintenance duties to ensure City of Rochester facilities are properly maintained, clean and safe. Responsibilities include general custodial duties; building maintenance; minor maintenance and repair of equipment; responds to calls for service and performing other related duties as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities Supervisor and is coordinated with Building Maintenance Workers, part-time custodians and contractual cleaning services as necessary.
Distinguishing Characteristics
The primary area of assignment for this position is the Maintenance Center. This individual will be part of a facilities team with responsibilities for multiple buildings and could be required to serve as a back-up for other buildings. Incumbents may be required to work hours outside of the normal business hours of 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM including evening shifts in order to meet the needs of the facility.
Career Progression: This is an entry level position with advancement to Maintenance I upon successful demonstration of required competencies, and departmental needs and budget.
The 2026 starting rate of pay is $28.25 per hour with advancement to $35.39 per hour.
To have your application considered in the first round of interviews, please apply by Sunday, June 21, 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
The work below is representative of the scope of work performed within this job classification. Individual job duties will vary based on work assignment or location.
*Perform general custodial duties

• Sweep, mop and buff/wax floors, corridors, halls, and stairways; clean restrooms, meeting rooms and offices; clean drinking fountains; empty trash receptacles; hang blinds and pictures; dust woodwork and furniture, clean upholstery of chairs and other furniture; vacuum and shampoo carpeting and rugs.
• Wash and clean windows, polish furniture, remove rubbish and waste paper from building and grounds.
• Monitor cleanliness of facilities during business hours and perform custodial duties as needed.
• Restock restrooms with appropriate supplies, monitor inventory and assist in ordering supplies.
• Operate and use a variety of equipment and tools in performing custodial duties including scrubber, buffer, vacuum, blowers, carpet cleaner, and hand tools.
• Sweep sidewalks; snow blow, remove or shovel snow; maintain snow removal equipment; and perform other maintenance duties related to the building grounds.

*Assist with and perform general and preventative maintenance

• Perform and document required monthly preventive maintenance to equipment.
• Assess condition of equipment and parts and repair as required; replace filters and belts; grease bearings.
• Complete daily system checks on Building Automation System, water treatment, boiler and other systems.
• Perform minor drywall repairs and touch-up painting, including preparing surfaces, scraping and patching.
• Maintain City signage.
• Repair and replace building finishes.
• Complete furniture and equipment move requests.
• Perform minor maintenance on a variety of objects including window replacement, repair of locks, painting, replacement of electrical or plumbing fixtures, changing of light bulbs, etc.
• Assist with construction and project work as assigned.

*Provide timely and customer-service oriented response to a variety of calls for service

• Provide assistance related to equipment such as pumps, heating and cooling units and ventilation equipment are maintained and functioning.
• Assist staff and general public with equipment needs and building services
• Assume responsibility for the City Hall building during closed hours.
• Respond to on-call needs as circumstances.
• Prepare facilities for scheduled events including arranging tables, chairs, and equipment

Miscellaneous

• Monitor the work of part-time custodians
• Secure the building

Perform other duties as assigned or necessary.
*Essential Duties
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
A High School Diploma or the equivalent AND a minimum of 1 year of experience in custodial work or building maintenance for a large commercial facility.
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job.
Licenses and/or Certifications
Valid driver's license.
Special Boilers License within 1 year of hire.
Desirable Qualifications
Experience with operation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems; automated energy management monitoring and control programs ; general building trades and building maintenance and repair; heating, cooling, absorption chillers, and other building systems.
Experience working with the public in a large commercial or public building.
Facilities and Service Technology Program (FAST) degree or diploma; OR Building Utilities Maintenance/Mechanic (BUM) degree or diploma.
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:
Continuous demands: walking and standing.
Frequent demands: pushing/pulling; lifting; carrying; reaching; bending; twisting; and handling.
Occasional demands: fine dexterity; crouching; climbing; balancing; kneeling; crawling; and foot controls.
Sensory requirements necessary in the performance of the essential functions of this position include: sight, hearing, and touch.
Environmental conditions that may exist in the performance of the essential functions of this job include:
Work outdoors (no effective protection from weather)
Work at heights (such as a ladder)
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The following supplemental information may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided in your application and resume. You must be honest and accurate in answering the supplemental questions and do not type "see resume". You may also be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview for this position. By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is true and accurate. Any information provided may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information will eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. Do you understand and agree with this statement?

• Yes
• No

02
What is your preferred name?
03
Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B visa status)?

• Yes
• No

04
Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

05
Which of the following best describes your level of education?

• High school diploma or equivalent G.E.D.
• Less than 2 years post-secondary training
• Completion of a 2 year program or degree
• Completion of a 4 year program or degree
• None of the above

06
Have you graduated from an accredited Building Utilities Mechanic/Maintenance, or closely related educational program?

• Yes - I have completed a building utilities mechanic/maintenance program and received a Diploma
• Yes - I have completed a building utilities mechanic/maintenance program and received an AAS Degree
• No - I have not completed a building utilities mechanic/maintenance program, but have taken related classes
• No - I have not completed a building utilities mechanic/maintenance program

07
Do you currently hold a valid boiler operator license?

• Yes
• No

08
Which of the following best describes your years of full-time employment performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance duties?

• No experience
• Less than 6 months
• More than 6 months, but less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years

09
Which of the following best describes the size of the facility(s) where you obtained a majority of your experience performing janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance duties:

• Residential homes and small commercial buildings of less than 20,000 square feet
• Commercial buildings up to 75,000 square feet
• Commercial buildings greater than 75,000 square feet
• I have no janitorial, custodial and/or building maintenance experience

10
What types of facilities have you cleaned? (Select all that apply)

• Office buildings
• Schools
• Government/public facilities
• Healthcare facilities
• Industrial or warehouse spaces
• None of the above

11
Please check all of the following janitorial, custodial, and/or building utilities tasks you have experience completing.

• Operating riding mowers
• Maintaining sidewalks (clearing snow and ice from sidewalks using a snow blowers)
• Replacing filters on HVAC equipment
• Flushing water heaters
• Cleaning restrooms
• Shampooing carpet and upholstery
• Sweeping and/or mopping
• Burnish/buff/wax floors
• Painting
• Washing windows/cleaning glass
• Using power washers
• Event setup for public and staff meetings
• Opening/securing a building at the beginning/end of the day
• Responding to on-call needs
• I have no experience with any of these

12
How often do you interact directly with building users or the public?

• Rarely
• Occasionally when approached
• Regularly as part of job duties
• Frequently and often serve as point of contact for facility issues

13
Which of the following best describes your experience with commercial cleaning equipment (e.g., floor scrubbers, buffers, carpet extractors)?

• No experience
• Limited experience (have seen or assisted)
• Moderate experience (used occasionally)
• Extensive experience (regular independent use)

14
What is your experience with cleaning restrooms in a commercial or public setting?

• No experience
• Limited experience
• Regular responsibility in past roles
• Extensive experience, including deep cleaning and sanitization

15
What level of experience do you have with carpet care (vacuuming, spot cleaning, extraction)?

• None
• Basic vacuuming only
• Vacuuming and spot cleaning
• Full carpet care including extraction equipment

16
What experience do you have with snow removal or sidewalk cleaning?

• None
• Limited/occasional
• Regular responsibility
• Extensive experience, including equipment operation (e.g., snow blowers)

17
What is your experience replacing or repairing building components (e.g., locks, light fixtures, plumbing fixtures)?

• None
• Assisted others
• Performed basic replacements
• Regularly perform a variety of repairs independently

18
Which best describes your experience with minor repairs (e.g., drywall patching, painting, replacing fixtures)?

• None
• Basic familiarity
• Moderate experience performing repairs independently
• Extensive experience across multiple repair types

19
Tell us how your professional, educational and lived experiences would help you be successful in this role.
20
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: If selected as a finalist, are you willing to undergo a background investigation which may include, but not limited to: verification of employment and educational records, identification verification, driver's license record and a criminal history?

• Yes
• No

Required Question