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Custodian

West Des Moines Community School District
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 7/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/17/2026

Address: 1020 8th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa 50265

 

8 hrs/day.     Click here to view the job description

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  1. Ensure are school facilities are clean and well maintained.
  2. Promote positive relationships with staff, students, supervisors and community members.
  3. Communicate to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager any changes or concerns regarding job assignments.
  4. Perform cleaning functions such as trash removal, sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming, and restocking supplies.
  5. Adhere to established West Des Moines Community School District policies, procedures, and guidelines.
  6. Maintain custodial storage area inventory and organize.
  7. Custodial storage areas must be secured and locked throughout work shift.
  8. Monitor and ensure facility security through keeping doors and windows shut and locked when appropriate.
  9. Return all custodial tools and supplies to a secure custodial storage area at the end of each shift.
  10. Assist in assigned project work, including refinishing floors and cleaning carpet.
  11. 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.
  12. Perform minor maintenance tasks.
  13. Complete snow removal and lawn care duties as required.
  14. Promptly report all safety hazards to Head Custodian or Maintenance/Custodial Manager.
  15. Participate actively in all professional development and safety training.
  16. Maintain a reliable attendance record.
  17. Complete all trainings as required.
  18. 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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