Custodial Aide

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District; Waverly (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Waverly-Shell Rock Community School District is seeking a Custodial Aide to support our high school in Waverly, IA. The role runs from 3:00 to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, focusing on cleaning, safety, and a neat campus environment.

The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, must be 18+, and should be comfortable with general cleaning, minor maintenance, and teamwork in a school setting. Training and supervision are provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and/or polishes floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Empties wastebaskets and transports other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Moves and arranges furniture as required.
• Removes debris from driveways, garages, and bus loading areas.
• Sorts clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and folds dried items.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Inspects boilers and takes water samples daily during operating season.
• Sets up and takes down lunch tables.
• Sets up and takes down chairs for special events.
• Moves portable metal bleachers between football and baseball/softball fields.
• Positions and removes portable stop sign at state highway/street intersection daily.
• Raises and lowers American and Iowa flags at beginning and end of day.
• Follows the chain of command as required.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.

Skills

General cleaning

Chemical handling

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodial Aide

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Job Details

Job ID: 5961806

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 15, 2026 7:06 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Hours: 3:00 - 6:00 pm

Monday-Friday

BASIC FUNCTION: To participate in the performance of unskilled or skilled tasks in the upkeep of assigned public buildings, grounds, and related facilities. Responsible for overall cleanliness, and to ensure a safe and orderly environment.

EDUCATION AND RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must be 18 years of age
• Experience in general cleaning, chemical handling and customer service preferred, but not required.
• Experience in school custodial department or related experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge or the ability to be trained to meet the responsibilities of the job.
• Knowledge of fire and life safety codes is useful, but not mandatory.
• Knowledge of basic techniques of custodial maintenance preferred, but not mandatory.

JOB GOAL:

• To keep the district's school buildings in a state of housekeeping excellence so they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.
• To provide exemplary performance in all aspects of custodial service and to ensure that all work performed in completed to standard.
• To demonstrate a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance, and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings so that health standards are met.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Sweeps, scrubs, waxes, and/or polishes floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.
• Dusts and polishes furniture and equipment.
• Washes windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Empties wastebaskets and transports other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Moves and arranges furniture as required.
• Removes debris from driveways, garages, and bus loading areas.
• Sorts clothing and other articles, loads washing machines, and folds dried items.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Inspects boilers and takes water samples daily during operating season.
• Sets up and takes down lunch tables.
• Sets up and takes down chairs for special events.
• Moves portable metal bleachers between football and baseball/softball fields.
• Positions and removes portable stop sign at state highway/street intersection daily.
• Raises and lowers American and Iowa flags at beginning and end of day.
• Fills in for other shift custodial absences 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.
• Maintains grounds and performs seasonal grounds work (snow, lawn, etc.).
• Performs such yard keeping chores such as grass cutting and tree trimming.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and neat.
• Performs minor adjustments and repairs to mechanical equipment as needed.
• Follows the chain of command as required.
• Restocks disposable items and provides inventory usage and data.
• Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.
• Assists the public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining/setting up equipment.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty, and community.
• Reports to work each day clean, neat, and in uniform.
• Works in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to get along with a wide variety of people.
• Available to work some weekends.
• Has regular attendance.
• Reports to work when an emergency arises.
• Manages one's own time efficiently.
• Attends annual safety training including bloodborne pathogen, asbestos, MSDS, confined space, etc.
• Attends in-service training and school meetings as appropriate.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Paraprofessional / IA

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Abby Graham
• 1415 4th Avenue SW
• Waverly, Iowa 50677
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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