1st Shift Custodian

Ames Community School District; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Community School District is seeking a dedicated 1st Shift Custodian to join our team. This role involves cleaning and preparing facilities, managing building security, and requires effective communication skills. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and the opportunity to work in a supportive educational environment.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Long-Term Disability Insurance

Paid Time Off

IPERS Retirement

Qualifications

• Frequent lifting and moving items up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Cleans assigned rooms and prepares buildings for events.
• Handles building security and uses technology for work orders.
• Communicates with staff using radios and phones.

Skills

Effective communication

Job description

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Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace – we are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and access to a wide range of employee discount programs. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect.

We offer modern, well-equipped facilities—newly built and thoughtfully renovated—to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you’re surrounded by a community that champions your success.

Work Schedule: 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday - Friday

Responsibilities/Essential Functions

• Routinely cleans assigned rooms in the school and athletic.
• Helps prepare building for evening and weekend activities.
• Building lock-up/security.
• Uses computers to input work orders, email, timesheet/absences
• Uses two-way radio and cell phone to communicate with other staff and community members
  
  

Qualifications:

• Frequent lifting, bending, carrying and moving items up to 50 lbs. such as furniture, trash, and bags of ice melt, snow removal.
• Effectively communicates both written and verbal
  
  

Compensation: $16.45 per hour; starting July 1, 2025 rate increasing to $16.70

Benefits

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off-Paid holidays (11), vacation (accrued monthly), sick leave (12 days the first year), emergency leave (5), personal leave (2)
• IPERS Retirement
  
  

Location:

Ames, IA; Story County, IA

Closing Date: May 23, 2025

Choosing the Ames Community School District isn't just about a job – it's about becoming part of a vibrant and close-knit community, nestled in the heart of Iowa. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Ames offers a unique blend of contentment and excitement. As a college town, opportunities to engage and get involved abound, whether it's through cultural events, educational pursuits, or community initiatives. At Ames, you're not just joining a workplace; you're becoming a valued member of a community driven by communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. Come be a part of the Ames CSD, where both your professional and personal aspirations can thrive.

Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?AppliTrackJobId=1482

Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer. The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer.

To learn more about the Ames Community School District, visit our websites:

• District Website
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• Instagram
• Amazing Magazine

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Education Management

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