Custodian shift; wage

Position Title

Facility Services / Custodian

Operations and Maintenance – Custodial Supervisor

3:00 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. shift; $19.76/hr starting wage

Keeps the District's school buildings in housekeeping excellence that support continuous educational programming.

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, corridors, stairs, windows, sinks, drinking fountains, carpets, garbage cans and wastebaskets; mop, scrub, buffer and vacuum floors.
• Maintain grounds and perform seasonal ground work: sidewalk care, snow removal, lawn care, shrubs and landscaping, parking lots, driveways, fencing and trash pick‑up.
• Restock disposable items, maintain inventory records, and request supplies as needed.
• Assist visitors with directions and facility usage.
• Perform minor repairs using hand tools, power tools and gardening equipment; conduct preventive maintenance, change bulbs, clear drains, adjust thermostats.
• Promote energy conservation by turning off lights, closing doors, regulating thermostats and checking for leaks.
• Communicate regularly with the Principal, Supervisor and students about maintenance needs and safety issues; report any damage or required repairs.
• Ensure building and grounds security: lock/unlock gates and doors, check windows, and monitor fire hazards.
• Follow safety protocols, wear PPE, and manage lift and handling safely.
• Demonstrate reliable attendance and punctuality.

Maintains a clean, safe, and attractive environment; demonstrates high productivity and reliable performance; applies the proper procedures, maintains accurate records, and continuously seeks improvement in work quality and safety.

• High school graduate or GED
• Previous custodial experience preferred

• Prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work independently or as part of a team.
• Identify building conditions and hazardous chemicals; use chemicals safely and dispose of them correctly.
• Work with custodial equipment and perform basic repair tasks.
• Recognize problems, determine causes, and take corrective action.
• Communicate verbally and in writing with clarity and courtesy.
• Perform basic mathematics to measure weight, volume, and distance.
• Read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedure manuals.
• Execute physical tasks such as lifting, pushing, pulling, bending and stooping up to 50 lb and standing for long periods.
• Possess a valid Iowa driver’s license.

• Walk/stand continuously; perform repetitive bending and stooping.
• Climb ladders, manipulate stairs and handle equipment weighing up to 60 lb.
• Maintain balance on wet, icy or snow‑covered surfaces; reach up to 74 inches occasionally.
• Push or pull equipment up to 100 lb over distances up to 300 ft.
• Use upper and lower limbs for manipulation, coordination, and sustained effort.

Indoor operations with occasional outdoor work; exposure to mechanical equipment and chemicals; moderate noise level; strict deadlines; drug, alcohol and tobacco free zone.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position and are not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees.