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Veterinary Practice Partners

Cleaning Assistant

Baxter, MN · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

Sweep, mop, and empty garbage daily throughout the hospital * Follow a rotating schedule for cleaning bathrooms and the breakroom * Maintain a consistently clean, sanitary, and organized facility ...

Lakeland Veterinary Hospital

Cleaning Assistant

Baxter, MN · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

Sweep, mop, and empty garbage daily throughout the hospital * Follow a rotating schedule for cleaning bathrooms and the breakroom * Maintain a consistently clean, sanitary, and organized facility ...

Veterinary Practice Partners

Cleaning Assistant

Baxter, MN · On-site

$13 - $14/hr

Sweep, mop, and empty garbage daily throughout the hospital * Follow a rotating schedule for cleaning bathrooms and the breakroom * Maintain a consistently clean, sanitary, and organized facility ...

Yona Northstar

Dietary Aide

Minneapolis, MN

$14 - $17.75/hr

Discard leftovers and take out garbage * Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware * Stock ingredients and monitor inventory * Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu ...

Sholom Home West

Dietary Aide

Saint Louis Park, MN

$14 - $17.75/hr

Discard leftovers and take out garbage * Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware * Stock ingredients and monitor inventory * Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu ...

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How much do garbage cleaner jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for garbage cleaner in Minnesota is $14.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $13.17 and $15.53 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be a garbage cleaner?

To thrive as a Garbage Cleaner, you need reliable physical stamina, attention to detail, and a basic understanding of sanitation procedures, usually with a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with waste collection equipment, safety gear, and local recycling or hazardous material guidelines is helpful, and some positions may require specific safety certifications. Strong teamwork, punctuality, and a responsible attitude are valuable soft skills in this field. These abilities ensure safe, efficient, and thorough waste removal, contributing to public cleanliness and health.

What is a garbage cleaner?

A Garbage Cleaner is responsible for collecting, transporting, and disposing of waste materials to maintain cleanliness and public hygiene. They work in residential, commercial, and public areas, ensuring waste bins are emptied and streets are kept clean. This job may involve operating garbage trucks, lifting heavy loads, and following safety guidelines. Garbage Cleaners play a crucial role in waste management and environmental health.

What are the typical working conditions and hours for a garbage cleaner?

Garbage Cleaners often work early morning shifts or late evenings to accommodate neighborhood and commercial pickup schedules, with work occurring in all types of weather and seasons. The role is physically demanding and primarily outdoors, requiring extended periods of walking, lifting, and handling various materials. Crews typically function as part of a team, coordinating efforts to ensure routes are completed safely and efficiently. Flexibility with hours and reliability are important, and overtime may be available during peak periods or for special clean-up projects.

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Infographic showing various Garbage Cleaner job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 74% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 1% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 95% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $30,151 per year, or $14.5 per hour.

Evening Cleaner

Rocori Public School District

Cold Spring, MN

$13.75 - $16.50/hr

Full-time

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

EVENING CLEANER  


Reports to:                         Head Custodian
Department:                      Custodial 
Works with:                       Teachers, students, parents
Job Summary:   The cleaner performs general cleaning to provide pleasant surrounds for staff and students. 
Monday through Friday, 5 hours per night after 3 PM, flexible start time.





Duties/Responsibilities:

  1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  2. Cleans assigned area.
  3. Floors-vacuums, mops, and scrubs.
  4. Bathrooms-clean and scrub daily.
  5. Walls and Boards-Clean and scrub as needed.
  6. Clean Desks and Furniture.
  7. Windows Exterior-Room and Building exterior, clean as needed.
  8. Empty garbage.
  9. Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
  10. Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

  • Effective interpersonal skills to communicate with school personnel, students, parents and members of the community.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills.

Physical Job Requirements:

  • Employee is continuously required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel, talk, and hear; frequently sits, stoops, kneels and/or crouches, reach with hands and arms in the performance of the job.  Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally; and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
  • The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment of the position.   The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
  • The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $18.23 to $21.84 depending on experience. Extra compensation for education and certification pay available. Additional benefits available include sick leave, personal leave, holiday pay.

Questions about the position can contact the Director of Buildings and Grounds, Brent Neisinger at neisingerb@rocori.k12.mn.us. 

 







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