Custodian - 25 hours/week

West Burlington Independent School District; West Burlington (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The West Burlington Independent School District is seeking a part-time Custodian (25 hrs/week). First shift, part-time - no benefits. Maintenance experience preferred.

Duties include cleaning, setup for events, and ensuring safety of school facilities. Requirements include a valid driver’s license and a clean background check; apply with a completed application to the district contact.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Iowa Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at beginning and end of shift for safety and cleanliness.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas to district standards.
• Sweep, mop, buff, strip, and wax floors.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Wash walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms.
• Cleans snow from entrances and walks and spreads sand/ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas.
• Empties wastebaskets; recycles where applicable.

Skills

Follow work orders

English fluent

Describe issues

Cooperative relationships

Units of measure

Weather conditions

Ladders/ lifts

Standard procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

West Burlington Independent School District West Burlington School District K-12 - West Burlington, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5860834

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 2:05 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Description: The West Burlington Independent School District is seeking a part-time Custodian (25 hrs./week). First shift, part-time - no benefits. Maintenance experience preferred.

Duties include: sweeping, moping, vacuuming, emptying trash & other misc. cleaning and maintenance duties.

Required Information:

• Completed Application
• Valid driver's license
• Clean background check

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the Maintenance Director performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties:

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile:

• Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• Iowa Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

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Contact Information

• Lisa Elaine Beames
• 607 Ramsey St.
• West Burlington, Iowa 52655
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]