New Ulm Public Schools / Independent School District #88

414 South Payne Street, New Ulm, MN 56073

(507) 233-6180 www.newulm.k12.mn.us

Inspire, Engage, Innovate. Soar.

New Ulm Public Schools stands out as a premier center for educational excellence in the region. Our dedicated schools and staff offer rigorous and engaging academic programs designed to meet the needs of all students. The achievements of our students in academics, fine arts, and athletics not only showcase their talents but also draws families to the New Ulm community.

Discover Washington Learning Center, our exceptional early learning center designed for preschool and kindergarten students, complemented by a community education center. Our facility features a wide array of engaging indoor and outdoor active learning spaces. At Jefferson Elementary, we cater to students in grades 1-4 with a focus on small group instruction, a responsive classroom environment, and enriching STEM opportunities, all aligned with a robust core curriculum. Our middle school program for grades 5-8 emphasizes advisory, exploratory, and hands-on learning experiences. For high school students in grades 9-12, we offer an extensive range of college, vocational, and work-ready courses to prepare them for future success. Additionally, students have access to numerous fine arts and athletic programs. Our Career Technical Education (CTE) Center provides invaluable opportunities in fields such as automotive, welding, manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, construction, and cabinetry.

AVAILABLE POSITION: CUSTODIAL/CLEANING SUBSTITUTES

Location: New Ulm Public Schools (multiple buildings)

Job Summary:

• Participates in all building cleaning activities such as mopping, sweeping, or cleaning floors, vacuum and shampoo carpets; dust cabinets, desks, and building surfaces; clean glass partitions and windows; scrub, strip, wax, and buff floors; spot clean spills/stains on floors or surfaces; remove vandalism marks from building or equipment; clean, sanitize, and polish all washroom fixtures; fill dispensers, gather and dispose of refuse.
• May conduct ground maintenance including landscaping, snow removal, painting, raking, or other similar tasks.
• Consult with Lead Custodian regarding unusual maintenance problems and make recommendations concerning the purchase of supplies, material, and equipment.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to follow directions with attention to detail
• Ability to climb 20-30 feet
• Able to lift 50-60 pounds
• Endurance to walk/stand for majority of shift
• High School Diploma or GED

Start Date: As agreed upon; Summer 2026 and 2026-27 School Year

Compensation Package: Position offers a starting salary of $17.96, based on experience. No benefits package is offered with this position.

Application Deadline: Ongoing application acceptance

Application Procedure

To apply as an INTERNAL applicant:

1. Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us

2. Click on District box at top of the page

3. Click on the Employment tab on the right-hand side

4. Under "Internal Applicants", click on Submit an internal app./transfer form

5. Complete the page with your information, click next and submit

To apply as an EXTERNAL applicant:

1. Go to the school website at www.newulm.k12.mn.us

2. Click on District box at top of the page

3. Click on the Employment tab on the right-hand side

4. Complete the page with your information, click next and submit

Questions: Please contact Pat Lang, Facilities Director at (507) 233-6185

The school district mandates that candidates offered a position must undergo a criminal history background check, which will be at the candidate's expense. Please note all final employment offers are dependent on the results of this background check.

The employer retains the authority to assign employees to specific buildings. New Ulm Public Schools/Independent School District #88 is committed to being an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

For more information on New Ulm Public Schools and the city of New Ulm, please visit the following resources:
New Ulm Public Schools: www.newulm.k12.mn.us
City of New Ulm: http://www.ci.new-ulm.mn.us
New Ulm Chamber of Commerce: http://www.newulm.com/
Careers in New Ulm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t32wGisMkWI