Description: 4 hrs./day , 10 month calendar 20 positions available. One postion at each elementary school

Effective Date of Employment: ASAP

Application Deadlines: October 14, 2025 – 4:00 p.m.

Application Procedures: Internal and External Candidates: Apply on-line at

Responsibilities: Work in the cafeteria area during lunch, remove trash, sweep and mop floor, etc. Assist in school recycling program. Pickup trash and sweep throughout the building. Spot clean walls, lockers, and entry glass. Perform duties in a timely, neat and efficient manner. Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalency required. Must be able to follow verbal and written instructions and work independently. Must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties including lifting up to 30lbs on a regular basis and display flexibility in cleaning assignments. Ability to communicate in a clear, positive manner with staff, students and the public. Must have a desire to work in a cooperative manner and team environment. Must have a good attendance record and be punctual. Must have positive work performance evaluations. Must not have any recent disciplinary actions. Must conduct a positive interview and receive a good reference from current and previous supervisors. Demonstrated experience and proficiency working with a culturally, ethnically, racially and socioeconomically diverse school community is preferred.

Responsible To: Building Engineer

Compensation / Benefits:

According to (based on 2024-25 contract)

Custodial Aide: $18.28 Hourly

If benefit eligible, benefits are available to new employees effective the first day of active employment. Benefits include medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long term disability insurance, sick-leave, state pension plan, tax-deferred retirement savings account, and flexible spending account. Some employee groups also receive vacation, holidays or personal leave. Benefit information is available at

Our team of dedicated educators is committed to the mission of Educating, developing, and inspiring our students for lifelong success. Our core values are student-centered, based in empathy and integrity to support the wellbeing of the whole person, and learning with high expectations for all. Our culture of collaboration fosters an environment of inclusivity, engagement and belonging for all students, and inspires a love of learning for all ages. Our vision is to provide the experiences that our students, families and employees desire by developing the whole student and honoring diverse needs and cultures; engaging students with opportunities in academics, arts and athletics (Triple A philosophy), and living our mission to prepare students for lifelong success.

District 196 is a Minnesota public school district of choice, serving more than 29,000 students and 160,000 residents in the cities of Rosemount, Apple Valley, Eagan, Burnsville, Coates, Empire, Inver Grove Heights and Lakeville, and Vermillion Township. District 196 is the third largest school district in Minnesota and among the largest employers in Dakota County, with more than 4,000 full- and part-time employees. District 196 has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best-in-State Employers multiple times based on a survey asking employees to rate their employers and how likely they would be to recommend them to others.

District 196 has 19 elementary schools (grades K-5); six middle schools (grades 6-8); four high schools (grades 9-12); an optional School of Environmental Studies for juniors and seniors; an Area Learning Center high school program; a K-12 special education school, and a special education program serving young adults ages 18-2.2 The district also operates three learning centers that provide early childhood and Adult Basic Education services, and offers extensive community education programs and classes for learners of all ages.