Hospital Boiler Room Operator Jobs in Rochester, MN

WORK SCHEDULE: Full-time, year-round position; 8 hours per day; 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday through Friday 

WORK CALENDAR: 260 duty days per year

Click link to review the 2026-2027 260 Day Calendar

CLASSIFICATION: B-3-1

Click link to review the 2024-2026 Maintenance Contract containing salary schedule.

Hiring Manager: Jim Allhiser, Facilities Assistant Manager 

If you have questions regarding a job posting, contact the Office of Human Resources @ hr@rochesterschools.org

Essential Functions:

• Complies with all School District, City, State and OSHA policies.
• The Custodian lead VIII assumes charge of the building heating/cooling plant, HVAC, lighting systems and pool for efficient and safe operation.
• Ensures the site is staffed appropriately for vacations and illness, notifies Assistant Facilities Manager if additional help is needed.
• Makes minor repairs on building, building equipment and grounds.
• Assist the Assistant Facilities Manager in scheduling and training of staff as needed.
• Provides and assigns additional work direction and assistance to custodial staff as approved by the Assistant Coordinator of Facilities. 
• Completes all duties listed on the daily schedule and maintains daily upkeep of tools and equipment.
• Performs janitorial duties, and completes assigned daily cleaning area.
• Organizes and cleans the boiler room, HVAC, electrical, receiving area, custodial storage areas and maintenance office.
• Completes all required preventative maintenance requests in a timely manner.
• Completes required daily visual walk-through of HVAC and electrical rooms to include rooftop units and pool.
• Records all needed repairs, inspections, boiler checks and makes repairs as needed or directed. 
• Ensures building and property is secure during shift and reports incidents and hazardous conditions to Assistant Facilities Manager and Site Administrator.
• Operates motorized equipment used for cleaning and snow removal.
• Removal of snow/ice and application of snow melt around the building to ensure safety.
• Purchases and maintains inventory for cleaning supplies/equipment.
• Provides a written schedule for summer cleaning for the assigned site.
• Provides instructions for nightly and weekend special event set-ups and assigns appropriate coverage.
• Performs a variety of cleaning and semi-skilled duties which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, washing tables, windows, bathrooms, dusting, waxing, stripping floors, moving heavy furniture, etc.
• Moves up to 50 pounds of project materials and/or tools to remote building locations.
• Erect and stand on scaffolding, ladders, and platform lifts, at heights up to 30 feet for extended periods of time.
• Performs essential maintenance to the facility or equipment which may involve, but not limited to the following activities: reaching, crouching; kneeling; shoveling; working in narrow and/or confining spaces: underground, overhead, and at ground level; twisting of the waist, shoulders, and legs; and lying on stomach and/or back.
• Works under the supervision of the Assistant Facilities Manager, Site Administrator and the Facilities Manager.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

License Requirement:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minnesota Driver’s License.
• 2nd Class Boilers license required. Would consider a lesser license at the time of hire but must obtain 2nd Class Boilers license within the appropriate timeframe as directed by the MN Department of Labor and Industry or the Rochester Public Schools Facilities Department, or within six months of hire date.
• CPO – Certified Pool Operator license, needed at time of hire or ability to obtain within six months.

Required Skills:



• Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
• Exceptional customer service skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 1-2 years custodial leadership experience in a school setting.
• Mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work well with others and utilize effective team-building skills.
• Experience and knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment.
• Basic understanding of the upkeep, care and safe operation of motorized equipment used for cleaning, i.e. auto scrubber, buffer, snow blower, genie lift, pressure washer, extractors, sweeper, Kaivac, etc.
• Able and willing to use a backpack vacuum for cleaning.
• Willingness to learn and share new and better methods of cleaning with supervisors.
• Exceptional computer skills and knowledge of building automation programs and SchoolDude work order system.

Commitment to Equity:

Rochester Public Schools is committed to diversifying its workforce to better reflect the community we serve. We believe the practices used in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, supporting, and promoting staff must include and honor, at every level, those who represent the diverse identities of our schools and community.

https://www.rochesterschools.org/equity-statement

Common and Shared Accountabilities for All Positions 

Employees of the Rochester Public School District #535 are expected to support the goals, model and promote an environment that is respectful for all, and work collaboratively with other staff to focus on the needs of the learner. A quality, customer focus that conveys a welcome attitude, an adaptability to change, and a desire for continuous improvement is also expected of all employees. In addition, staff are to respect confidential matters, encourage a safe and secure environment throughout the schools, and be dependable and accountable employees.

District Information:  To learn more about Rochester Public Schools, visit www.rochesterschools.org.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability.