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Anoka County
Custodian (Part-Time)
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$35,150 / year median in Minnesota
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring range: $17.44 to $21.82 per hour. Starting rate will depend on experience, education, and qualifications. Advancement opportunities exist for individuals motivated to move up within Anoka County. Come join our team at Anoka County where you can serve your community while enjoying the benefits of work-life balance! This includes 24 days paid of flexible time off and up to 12.5 holidays your first year, pro-rated based on part-time status. In order to be considered for this position, information to support your answers must be included in your application. A resume attachment is optional and cannot be used in place of this application. Applications must be received by the closing deadline of 11:59pm on 07/20/2026 in order to be considered. Position Description The mission of Anoka County Facilities Management and Construction is to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained environment at the highest level of excellence for the citizens and employees of Anoka County. The department is seeking a part-time Custodian to join our team and support the daily care of Anoka County facilities. In this role, you will help ensure that our buildings, equipment, and public spaces remain safe, clean, comfortable, and well‑maintained for both employees and community members. Custodians perform a variety of cleaning and maintenance tasks and may work independently or alongside a team. Assignments can include any county location, such as the Courthouse, Government Center, Highway facilities, Anoka County Sheriff's Office, License Centers, and Corrections facilities. This is a part-time, non-exempt, on-site position. This part-time position is based on 24 hours per week. Interviews will begin the week of July 27th, 2026 for those selected to move forward in the hiring process. Pay & Benefits Anoka County Salary Schedule Grade 20: $17.44 to $21.82 per hour. 24 days of paid flexible time off and up to 12.5 paid holidays pro-rated based on part-time status. Pension plan and other retirement investment options. Advancement/professional development opportunities. Work Location This position will work at the Anoka County Government Center, located at 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303. Expected work hours are Monday
- Thursday 6:00 a.m.
- 12:00 p.m., and Friday 6:00 a.m.
- 11:00 a.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Requires a high school diploma. Successfully pass driver's license background check. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Needed Job-related experience with cleaning supplies, chemicals, and equipment. Customer service skills. Ability to plan and prioritize multiple daily tasks as directed. Physical Demands and Work Conditions Standard office environment, and outdoor work sites in all weather conditions depending on assignment. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus, such as to work on computers. Ability to see colors, shades and brightness. Hearing abilities required for general and phone communication, signals, and machine sounds. Ability to detect, discern, and tolerate a wide range of scents required for safety and performance of essential duties. Assignments require several hours of varied physical activity in addition to viewing a computer screen, sitting at a desk, or walking/standing. Physical activity may include repeated bending, stooping, reaching, twisting, walking on sloped or uneven terrain, and handling/carrying equipment. Regular lifting of 0-25 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 75 lbs. Equipment used includes computers, phones, and standard office equipment in addition to maintenance equipment depending on assignment. Maintenance equipment may include but is not limited to ladders, shovels, power saws, drills, routers, grinders, wrenches, screwdrivers, hammers, sewer augers, pipe threaders, pumps, scaffolding, snow and leaf blowers, hand and riding mowers, string trimmer, hand and power tools, vacuum, brooms, floor buffers and scrubbers and other floor cleaning equipment, pallet jacks, push/pull carts, chemicals, and personal protective equipment. Occasional travel to other county work sites as needed. Travel between work sites may require driving a county vehicle and/or a personal vehicle. Exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, airborne particles, prolonged vibration from machinery, and other hazards is possible while performing essential duties. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Selection Process It is important that your application shows all the relevant education and experience you possess. This information will determine which candidates will proceed in the selection process. A submitted application is also used to verify the answers to any supplemental questions. Pre-employment Requirements Anoka County has determined that successfully passing a pre-employment criminal/driving background check, drug screen and DOT physical, and/or other qualifications checks may be necessary for certain positions. Applicants may be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the County to obtain to conduct such screenings and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position. About Anoka County As the fourth largest county in Minnesota, Anoka County thrives because of the diversity, dedication, determination, and innovation of our employees. United by our mission- Commitment to
Excellence:
Through collaborative efforts, we seek to improve lives and serve with care, integrity, and professionalism- we offer a wide range of career opportunities for people with a variety of personalities, abilities, knowledge, and life experiences.