Anticipated - Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

Anticipated Openings - Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

Des Moines Public School District CUSTODIAL - DES MOINES, Iowa

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Job : 5452546

Final date to receive applications: Jun 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

FLOAT POSITION

TITLE: Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

POSITION TYPE: OPER

SALARY: $21.44/HR

HOURS: VARIES - MONDAY-FRIDAY

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

• Cleaning experience
• Experience working with custodial equipment

• Effective communication skills
• Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of a computer
• Ability to use good judgment
• Ability to work various hours
• Ability to promote spirit of cooperation with others

Perform custodial work in assigned buildings. Responsibilities may include sweeping and mopping floors; emptying garbage; cleaning classrooms, restrooms and hallways, and securing the building. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department.

• Sweep, dust, arrange furniture, empty wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners.
• Clean chalkboards/whiteboards and erasers.
• Wash walls, woodwork and windows.
• Wax and polish floors.
• Perform all cleaning tasks to properly maintain clean and neat facilities.
• Adhere to all district policies and department rules.

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

BARGAINING GROUP: AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 260 Days

HOURS: 8 Hour Shift

Constant standing, walking, frequent bending/stooping/ reaching/ pushing/pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and carrying 10 ft. Frequent use of telephone and computer.

Frequently working inside and outside and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: BC

Date: 11/26/25

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

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Custodian

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: brenda.boten