1st Shift Custodian at Sawyer Elementary

1st Shift Custodian at Sawyer Elementary

Ames Community School District Sawyer Elementary
- Ames, Iowa Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Teach Iowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job : 5914263

Final date to receive applications: Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 03, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

Job Description

Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you'll enjoy competitive pay and access to a wide range of employee discount programs. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect.

We offer modern, well-equipped facilities, newly built and thoughtfully renovated, to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you're surrounded by a community that champions your success.

Work Schedule:5:30am-2:00pm, Monday
- Friday; 12 month position (year round)

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Cleans assigned rooms in the school.
• Routinely cleans the cafeteria during and after breakfast and lunch.
• Helps prepare building for evening and weekend activities.
• Building lock-up/security.
• Uses computers to input work orders, email, timesheet/absences.
• Uses two-way radio and cell phone to communicate with other staff and community members.

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting, bending, carrying and moving items up to 50 lbs. such as furniture, trash, and bags of ice melt, snow removal.
• Effectively communicates both written and verbal

Compensation:$17.00 per hour

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• IPERS Retirement

Location:

• Ames, IA
• Story County, IA

Choosing the Ames Community School District isn't just about a job. It's about becoming part of a vibrant and close-knit community, nestled in the heart of Iowa. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Ames offers a unique blend of contentment and excitement. As a college town, opportunities to engage and get involved abound, whether it's through cultural events, educational pursuits, or community initiatives.

At Ames, you're not just joining a workplace; you're becoming a valued member of a community driven by communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. Come be a part of the Ames CSD, where both your professional and personal aspirations can thrive.

Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer. The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

• Sharday Grove
• 2005 24th St
• Ames, Iowa 50010
• Phone:
• Fax:
• Email: sharday.grove.ia.us

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