Custodian

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

• Ensure are school facilities are clean and well maintained.
• Promote positive relationships with staff, students, supervisors and community members.
• Communicate to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager any changes or concerns regarding job assignments.
• Perform cleaning functions such as trash removal, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and restocking supplies.
• Adhere to established West Des Moines Community School District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain custodial storage area inventory and organize.
• 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.
• 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 moving furniture/equipment and storing deliveries.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Complete snow removal and lawn care duties as required.
• Promptly report all safety hazards to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager.
• Participate actively in all professional development and safety training.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Complete all trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Selection Procedure:
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.

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

This job is also posted in Teach Iowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and West Des Moines Community Schools

Starting Date: Nov 9, 2026

Address: 5500 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa

8 hrs/day.

• Ensure are school facilities are clean and well maintained.
• Promote positive relationships with staff, students, supervisors and community members.
• Communicate to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager any changes or concerns regarding job assignments.
• Perform cleaning functions such as trash removal, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and restocking supplies.
• Adhere to established West Des Moines Community School District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Maintain custodial storage area inventory and organize.
• 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.
• 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 moving furniture/equipment and storing deliveries.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks.
• Complete snow removal and lawn care duties as required.
• Promptly report all safety hazards to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager.
• Participate actively in all professional development and safety training.
• Maintain a reliable attendance record.
• Complete all trainings as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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