Custodian II

Join the Saint Paul Public Library as a Custodian II and play a key role in maintaining clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for the community. In this position, you’ll perform custodial work across library facilities, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, supporting daily operations, and contributing to a positive experience for patrons and staff. This is an opportunity to take pride in essential work that directly supports public service in one of the city’s most valued community resources.

Here's what you an expect to do:

• Clean restrooms
• Vacuum and edge offices and hallways
• Remove trash from offices, breakrooms, and grounds
• Sweep and mop breakrooms and stairwells
• Perform seasonal grounds work including lawn maintenance and snow removal
• Assist with stripping and waxing floors
• Assist Custodial Engineers with light maintenance work
• For more information and essential functions, see our Custodian II Job Description.

Information Specific to this Position:
The current vacancy shift is Monday - Wednesday from 1:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. - 2 p.m. and is based out of Rondo Community Library and is expected to drive to other sites.

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety ofexcellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

The eligible list created from this assessment will also be used to fill Custodian II positions as they become available in other libraries and various departments within the City.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging:The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Good physical condition.

For positions inFire Department, Libraries, Police Department, Public Works,and the Saint Paul Regional Water Services:Must possess and maintain a valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License, or equivalent out-of-state driver's license.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application, including answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire.

First time applying online? Read ourHow to Apply Online Guide.

Need technical support?For help with the online application, please call1-855-524-5627.Assessment: Qualifications Rating

The Qualifications Rating is an assessment of your completed application and answers to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Be as specific and detailed as possible in completing your application and questionnaire. You must submit your completed application and supplemental questionnaire by the application deadline.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting:This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists are typically created from a pass/fail assessment. Those who pass the assessment will be placed on an eligible list for approximately six months. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list.

Final Selection Process: You must receive a score of 75% or higher to pass the assessment and be considered for the position. Those who pass will be placed on an eligible list and all will be notified of their status. A Hiring Manager will consider those applicants eligible for hire. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a medical examination, driver’s license check, and a background check which may include criminal history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Trisha Freiberger at 651-266-6481
E-mail:trisha.freiberger@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application.Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA+ community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.