2026-27 Custodians - Evening (Full-Time)

Operations Center - Facilities; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 20,664 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental benefits

IPERS retirement

Life insurance

Job summary

Lewis Central Community School District is seeking an Evening Custodian (Full-Time) to maintain clean and safe facilities. The role includes routine cleaning, event setup, and light maintenance within district buildings in Council Bluffs, IA.

Competitive hourly pay with potential increases based on experience or credentials; full benefits, IPERS retirement, and paid holidays are included. Evening shifts run Monday–Friday 3:00 PM–11:30 PM with occasional overtime for events.

Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Move and arrange furniture as required.
• Set and take down lunch tables.
• Set up chairs, tables and other furniture for special events.
• Assists with building snow removal, minor landscaping and grounds maintenance as requested.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and entrances to buildings.
• Raise and lower flag at beginning and end of day when applicable.
• Fill in for other shift custodial absence as required by Administration.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.
• Requests repair work as discovered and reports needs immediately for maintenance.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and neat.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Follows the chain of command as required.
• Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage and data.
• Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.
• Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up equipment.
• Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and fold dried items.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

2026-27 Custodians – Evening (Full-Time)

Job Title: Custodian

Supervisor: Facility Manager and Evening Custodial Supervisor

Schedule: Full‑Time, Full‑Year or Part‑Time, Full‑Year

FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt

Classification: Classified Operations Support Staff

Last Updated: September 2022

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.
• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Move and arrange furniture as required.
• Set and take down lunch tables.
• Set up chairs, tables and other furniture for special events.
• Assists with building snow removal, minor landscaping and grounds maintenance as requested.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and entrances to buildings.
• Raise and lower flag at beginning and end of day when applicable.
• Fill in for other shift custodial absence as required by Administration.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure more efficient operation.
• Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.
• Requests repair work as discovered and reports needs immediately for maintenance.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and neat.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed.
• Follows the chain of command as required.
• Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage and data.
• Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.
• Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up equipment.
• Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and fold dried items.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• High School diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience: Previous experience preferred but not required (additional pay given for verified relatable experience).

Hours/Schedule

Evening custodians are scheduled weekdays Monday through Friday from 3:00 pm to 11:30 pm. In addition to their regularly scheduled shift, all custodians may be asked to work events (usually held during evening or weekend hours) for any building in the District outside of their normal working hours. Mandatory overtime is not required but overtime is available and will occasionally be asked of all custodians.

Rate of Pay

The current base rate for custodians is $15.00 per hour. Depending on previous work experience or any relatable education or certifications you may hold, this rate could increase by $1.00 to $2.00 per hour. Final determination of applicant’s individual starting pay rate will be determined by the Business Office/HR.

Benefits

As a full‑time full‑year position, applicants are eligible for our full benefit package, including paid single health and dental benefits with the option to purchase family benefits. A $30,000 life insurance policy at no cost to the employee and the ability to enroll in supplemental insurance programs (vision, accident/critical illness). All staff are automatically enrolled from day one in the state‑sponsored retirement program, IPERS. The District contributes 9.44% of your wages; IPERS requires that you contribute 6.29% of your wages.

Paid Leaves/Holidays

The District offers paid sick leave, paid personal leave, and paid vacation leave for this position. This position has 8 paid holidays: 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day following, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Good Friday and Memorial Day.

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Contact Information

• Jenni Wright, HR Generalist
• 4121 Harry Langdon Blvd, Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503
• Phone: 712‑366‑8204
• Fax: 712‑366‑8315
• Email: [e-mail]