Anticipated Openings - Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

Young World Physical Education

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 22,000 - 26,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking a Custodian for the Operations Pool in Des Moines, Iowa. This full-time position entails performing custodial duties in assigned buildings, ensuring cleanliness and safety.

The ideal candidate will have cleaning experience, effective communication skills, and the ability to work various hours. Benefits include a supportive work environment and robust training opportunities.

Qualifications

  • Cleaning experience is essential.
  • Effective communication skills are a must.
  • Ability to operate custodial equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Perform custodial work in assigned buildings.
  • Clean classrooms, restrooms, and hallways.
  • Maintain clean and neat facilities.

Skills

Cleaning experience
Effective communication skills
Ability to use custodial equipment
Working knowledge and proficiency in computer use
Ability to work various hours
Ability to promote spirit of cooperation

Job description

Anticipated Openings - Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

Des Moines Public School District CUSTODIAL - DES MOINES, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID: 5452546

Application Deadline: Jun 22, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Feb 12, 2026 6:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

FLOAT POSITION

TITLE: Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

POSITION TYPE: OPER

SALARY: $21.44/HR

HOURS: VARIES - MONDAY-FRIDAY

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Desired Qualifications
  • Cleaning experience
  • Experience working with custodial equipment
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
  • Effective communication skills
  • Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of a computer
  • Ability to use good judgment
  • Ability to work various hours
  • Ability to promote spirit of cooperation with others
BASIC FUNCTION

Perform custodial work in assigned buildings. Responsibilities may include sweeping and mopping floors; emptying garbage; cleaning classrooms, restrooms and hallways, and securing the building. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Sweep, dust, arrange furniture, empty wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners.
  • Clean chalkboards/whiteboards and erasers.
  • Wash walls, woodwork and windows.
  • Wax and polish floors.
  • Perform all cleaning tasks to properly maintain clean and neat facilities.
  • Adhere to all district policies and department rules.
ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position)
  • Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
  • Assist with other duties as may be assigned.

BARGAINING GROUP: AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 260 Days

HOURS: 8 Hour Shift

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing, walking, frequent bending/stooping/ reaching/ pushing/pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and carrying 10 ft. Frequent use of telephone and computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Frequently working inside and outside and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity.

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Approved By: BC

Date: 11/26/25

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Job Categories

Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements
  • Citizenship, residency or work visa required
Contact Information
  • Brenda Boten, Human Resources Coordinator
  • HUMAN RESOURCES
  • Des Moines, Iowa 50309
  • Email: brenda.boten@dmschools.org
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