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Salary : $48,401.60 - $69,139.20 Annually
Location : Twin Cities area, MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 2026-00274
Division: Metro Transit
Department: Engineering
Opening Date: 07/13/2026
Closing Date: 7/27/2026 11:59 PM Central
WHO WE ARE
We are the Metropolitan Council, the regional government for the seven-county Twin Cities metropolitan area. We plan 30 years ahead for the future of the metropolitan area and provide regional transportation, wastewater, and housing services. More information about us on our website. We are committed to supporting a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.
Metro Transit is one of the country's largest transit systems, employs more than 3,000 people, and provides more than 80 million rides a year through an integrated network of buses, light rail and commuter trains, as well as resources for those who carpool, vanpool, walk or bike in the Twin Cities. How your work would contribute to our organization and the Twin Cities region.
Metro Transit is currently seeking Janitors to provide janitorial services to maintain a clean and neat appearance of Metro Transit indoor and outdoor locations! Positions are bid by union seniority and new employees can expect to work the overnight shift.
This posting will create a six-month eligible list from the date of posting to be used for current and future openings.
Note: The current vacancy is an overnight shift between 12:00 am - 08:00 am. Additional schedule details will be discussed during the interview process.
What you would do in this job

• Performs daily general cleaning duties in an indoor environment. These activities may include sweeping, mopping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying trash containers, washing windows, cleaning, and stocking restrooms.
• Performs daily general cleaning duties in an outdoor environment. These activities may include snow removal, weeding, graffiti removal, and litter pickup.
• Traveling to different facilities to perform cleaning duties may be required.
• Performs overhead dusting and light fixture cleaning.
• Strip and wax floors and cleans carpeting.
• Orders supplies and maintains a well-stocked, organized closet.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What education and experience are required for this job (minimum qualifications)
Any of the following combinations of janitorial experience; experience should include all or most of the following duties: general cleaning, washing windows, stocking restrooms, snow removal, graffiti removal, litter pickup, stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning.

• High school diploma or GED AND two (2) years previous janitorial experience.

License/Certifications:

• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

What additional skills and experience would be helpful in this job (desired qualifications):

• Previous business/industrial building and/or public facility janitorial experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations and understanding the value different experiences bring to the workplace.

What knowledge, skills and abilities you should have within the first six months on the job:

• Ability to work all shifts.
• Ability to work with harsh cleaning compounds/solvents.
• Ability to learn on the job skills.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to follow written schedule/instructions.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds at least four times during an eight hour period.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Acceptable work record (applies to internal ATU candidates).
• Ability to drive to other locations as needed.
• Ability to maintain punctual and regular attendance.

What you can expect from us:

• We offer the opportunity to make a difference and positively influence the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
• We encourage our employees to develop their skills through on-site training and tuition reimbursement.
• We provide a competitive salary, excellent benefits and a good work/life balance.

More about why you should join us!
Additional information
Union/Grade: Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005/Grade 11
FLSA: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
What your work environment would be:
This job will require work near moving parts or equipment, in high precarious places, around fumes or airborne particles and in outdoor weather conditions, and in some cases, during an entire eight (8) hour shift. Must be able to work around toxic or caustic chemicals. Will work in a moderate noise environment. This job may require operation of wet and dry vacuum, buffers and polishers, carpet extractors and cleaners. Work settings may be indoor or outdoor, in standard transit locations and in an office environment. Shifts are picked by seniority and a new employee can expect to start on the overnight shift.
What steps the recruitment process involves:

1. We review your minimum qualifications.
2. We request and review Work Record Evaluations (WRE) on ATU internals only.
3. We rate your education and experience.
4. We conduct a structured panel interview and physical agility test.

Once you have successfully completed the steps above, then:
If you are new to the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (safety-sensitive positions only), and a background check which verifies education, employment, and criminal history. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the job. If you have a criminal conviction, you do not automatically fail. The Metropolitan Council considers felony, gross misdemeanor, and misdemeanor convictions on a case-by-case basis, based on whether they are related to the job and whether the candidate has demonstrated adequate rehabilitation.
If you are already an employee of the Metropolitan Council, you must pass a drug test (if moving from a non-safety sensitive position to a safety-sensitive position) and criminal background checks if the job you're applying for is safety-sensitive, is a supervisory or management job, is in the Finance, Information Services, Audit, or Human Resources departments, or has access to financial records, files/databases, cash, vouchers or transit fare cards. A driving record check and/or physical may be conducted if applicable to the position.
IMPORTANT: If you make a false statement or withhold information, you may be barred from job consideration.
The Metropolitan Council is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, and veteran-friendly employer. The Council is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the region and strongly encourages persons of color, members of the LGBTQ community, individuals with disabilities, women, and veterans to apply.
If you have a disability that requires accommodation during the selection process, please email .
We believe our employees are a key to our agency's success! In order to attract and retain high quality employees, the Council provides a highly competitive benefits package both in choice and coverage levels. Some highlights about our benefits are listed below:

• Guaranteed monthly retirement income through Minnesota State Retirement System pension fund
• Opportunity to save additional funds for retirement on a tax-deferred basis through a voluntary deferred compensation (457) plan
• Two or more medical plans from which to choose, with employer contribution towards premiums over 80%
• Dental insurance, life insurance and vision insurance

The following benefits are provided to all employees as part of working for the Council. You will have access to free:

• Well@Work clinic
• bus/rail pass valued at over $1200 per year
• parking at many job locations
• fitness centers at many job locations
• Employee Assistance Program
• extensive health and wellness programs and resources

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Applicant Instructions: The supplemental questions listed below are to further evaluate your education and experience and to determine your eligibility for this position. Answer each question completely. The experience you indicate in your responses should also be consistent with the Work History section of this application. Resumes will not be accepted for this recruitment. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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How did you first hear about this job opening?

• Employee Referral
• Glassdoor
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• governmentjobs.com
• metrocouncil.org
• metrotransit.org
• minnesotajobnetwork.com
• dice.com
• Metro Transit Bus Advertisement
• CareerForce Center
• Career/Job Fair
• Facebook
• Twitter
• Other

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If you selected Other, please describe where you first heard about this job. OR if you selected Employee Referral, please indicate the employee's full name and badge/ID number.Otherwise write N/A.
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Do you have a high school diploma or GED?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have at least two (2) years of janitorial experience? Experience must be listed in the work experience section of your application. Relevant janitor experience is defined as including all or most of the following duties: general cleaning, washing windows, stocking restrooms, snow removal, graffiti removal, litter pickup, stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning.

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to lift a minimum of 45 pounds at least four times during an eight (8) hour shift?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to work outdoors for an entire eight (8) hour shift? (shift is determined by annual employee pick)

• Yes
• No

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This position requires punctual and regular attendance as well as being flexible to work different shifts per union seniority. New employees can expect to work a night shift (12am to 8am ). Are you able to meet the attendance and shift work requirements?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to perform all janitorial duties to include: general cleaning, washing windows, stocking restrooms, snow removal, graffiti removal, litter pickup, stripping and waxing floors and carpet cleaning?

• Yes
• No

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Does your previous experience include business/industrial building and/or public facility janitorial experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes", please describe where you did the experience? How long did you do it? What duties did you perform? If you answered "no", enter N/A.
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Do you have outdoor cleaning experience? For example, snow removal, graffiti removal, litter pick up, etc.

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes", please describe your outdoor cleaning experience. Include the types of duties you did, where you did them and for how long. If you answered "no", enter N/A.
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Do you have Indoor cleaning experience? For example, general cleaning, washing windows, stocking restrooms, stripping or waxing floors, carpet cleaning, etc.?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes", please describe your indoor cleaning experience. Please include the types of duties you did, where you did them and for how long. If you answered "no", enter N/A.
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Do you have dusting and/or light fixture cleaning experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes", please describe your dusting and/or light fixture experience. Please include the types of duties you did, where and how long you did them. If you answered "no", enter N/A.
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Do you have stripping/waxing floors and/or carpet cleaning experience?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "yes", please describe your stripping/waxing floors and/or carpet cleaning experience. Please state where and for how long you have done this work. If you answered "no", enter N/A.
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Please describe your experience working with different perspectives and cultures, and the value that they bring to an organization. Based on this experience, what did you learn?
Required Question