What are the responsibilities and job description for the Custodian position at WESTERN HILLS ELEMENTARY?
Address: 600 39th Street, West Des Moines, Iowa
8 hrs/day. Click here to view the job description
We are pleased to offer the following insurance benefits:
• Single health insurance at no cost
• Single dental insurance at no cost
• Optional vision insurance
• Life insurance (1x annualized salary) at no cost
• Long term disability insurance at no cost
• Coverage for spouse, children, or family is available at a cost
8 paid holidays: Labor day, Thanksgiving Black Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas, New Years, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Memorial Day.
Leave package consisting of:
• 15 sick days
• 7 family sick days
• 1 personal day
• Bereavement, adoption, and parental leave available
• Vacation time, according to the following schedule:
Employed less than one year - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ½ day per month
Employed one year, but less than five years - - - - - - - - - - 10 working days
Employed at least five years, but less than ten - - - - - - - - 13 working days
Employed at least ten years - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 17 working days
Employed at least thirteen years - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 20 working days
WDMCS is an IPERS employer.
403(b) plan available to those wishing to contribute to a supplemental retirement account.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- 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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