Custodian

Job Description

Description: The West Burlington Independent School District is seeking a full‑time custodian for the second shift. The position includes general cleaning, maintenance, and custodial duties across school buildings and grounds. Maintenance experience is preferred.

Application Procedure: Apply online. Required information includes a completed application, a valid driver’s license, and a clean background check.

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Director, the custodian will perform general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds. The role includes maintaining equipment in functional condition and providing custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as needed.

• Checks and secures the building at the beginning and end of each shift to ensure safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas according to district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting rooms and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walkways, and spreads sand and ice‑melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds‑keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries, assists in unloading trucks, and stores supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other building areas.
• Empties wastebaskets, picks up and removes trash, and assists with the recycling program.

• Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures, and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks, and complies with the district’s chemical hygiene program and MSDS sheets.

Occasional travel between schools or between schools and the central office may be required.

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from the supervisor and coordinate work with principals and others.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Basic arithmetic skills for all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedules set forth by supervisors.

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

• Any combination of education and experience that provides the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify.
• Typical qualifications would include at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.
• Ownership or ability to provide an Iowa Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6) d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures;

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Position Type: Full‑time

Job Category: Support Staff >
Custodian

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone:
• Email: lisa.beames