Custodian-Sweep

Custodian-Sweep

West Des Moines Community Schools OPERATIONS - West Des Moines, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5822601

Final date to receive applications: Jul 17, 2026 5:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Jul 08, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Address: 3650 Woodland Avenue, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266

Day Sweep will cover buildings when other staff are absent. They will report to Valley each day unless directed to other buildings. Good communication and attendance is paramount for this position.

8 hr/day, 7am-3:30pm.

• Ensure assigned areas are maintained.
• Promote positive relationships with staff, students, and community members.
• Communicate to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager any changes or concerns regarding job assignment.
• Work at assigned sites to cover duties for absent custodians or Head Custodians.
• Adhere to established West Des Moines School District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain custodial storage area inventory and organization.
• Custodial storage areas must be secured and locked throughout work shift.
• Monitor and ensure facility security through keeping doors and windows shut and locked when appropriate.
• Return all custodial tools and supplies to a secure custodial storage area at the end of each shift.
• Perform cleaning functions such as trash removal, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and restocking supplies.
• Assist in assigned project work, including refinishing floors and cleaning carpet.
• Respond to requests, which may include setting up/tearing down rooms for meetings or class functions, or athletic events and moving furniture/equipment and storing deliveries.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Assist with the layout and lining of athletic fields.
• Complete snow removal and lawn care duties as required.
• Promptly report all safety hazards to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manger.
• Participate actively in all professional development training.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Complete all trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Applicants with completed applications will be screened for the interview process. If you are selected for an interview, you will receive a call or email from the person involved with the hiring process. You will receive an email notification if you are not selected for an interview.

AA/EEO Employer

Full-Time

$17.66 Per Hour

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