What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at Van Meter Community School District?
Van Meter Community School District Custodian
Van Meter Community School District is seeking a dedicated Custodian to join our team. Anticipated hours are 2:00-10:00 PM with flexible scheduling as needed depending on events.
Van Meter Community School District has been identified as an Iowa Top Workplaces winner in both 2024 and 2025 and is a progressive growing district located 10 miles west of West Des Moines. A comprehensive benefits package is offered with this position. Employees with proof of existing health insurance can choose to receive a monthly cash stipend in lieu of insurance. Employees receive 15 days of sick leave and 2 personal days each year. This position also includes paid vacation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Communicate with supervisor about daily team tasks/resource allocation
- Work with team to prioritize duties and review task completion
- Clean/sanitize desk/table tops, door handles, restroom fixtures
- Clean glass
- Dusts horizontal surfaces, clocks, overhead screens, and blinds
- Wet mopping of floors, spot cleaning of carpets and hard flooring
- Assists with deep cleaning during break periods
- Trash removal
- Snow removal
- Grounds keeping
- Assists with delivery of supplies
- Properly maintains equipment
- Performs other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Ability to assist a team
- Ability to oversee work completion
- Ability to communicate effectively with a team
- Ability to be flexible and have a positive work ethic
- Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
- Ability to perform multiple tasks on a schedule
Minimum Starting Pay: $20/hour
Required Education: High school diploma or GED
If you have questions, please contact Chas Funaro at chas.funaro@vmbulldogs.com.
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