Custodian - 8 hrs/day

Davenport Community Schools; Blue Grass (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools Blue Grass/Buffalo Elementary in Blue Grass, IA seeks a Custodian for an 8‑hour evening shift (3:00 pm–11:30 pm) to maintain clean, safe facilities.

New hires start at $18.17/hr; internal bids through 8/26/26; external applicants welcome if no internal bidder is successful. This is a full‑time position with responsibilities including cleaning, reporting maintenance, and basic grounds duties.

Qualifications

• Must have high school degree or GED.
• Must be able to direct others to the successful completion of assigned tasks.
• Thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals & equipment.
• 1 year custodial experience.
• Ability to learn how to operate a computer, use email, open attachments and complete electronic work orders.

Responsibilities

• Clean/sanitize desk/table tops, door handles, restroom fixtures.
• Cleans glass.
• Dusts horizontal surfaces, clocks, overhead screens, and blinds.
• Wet mopping of floors, spot cleaning of carpets and hard flooring.
• Assists with deep cleaning during break periods (stripping, scrub & recoat, carpet extraction, cleaning restrooms, glass, and furniture).
• Trash removal.
• Removes snow.
• Minor grounds keeping.
• Lawn mowing.
• Assists with delivery of supplies.
• Properly maintains equipment.
• Reports maintenance issues to Head and Lead custodians.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Cleans Restrooms.

Skills

Direct others

Operate computer

Email usage

Work orders

Lifting 56 lbs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Davenport Community Schools Blue Grass/Buffalo Elementary - Blue Grass, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Custodian - 8 hrs/day

Davenport Community Schools Blue Grass/Buffalo Elementary - Blue Grass, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5893761
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Aug 19, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Job Description

CUSTODIAN - 8 hrs/day

BLUE GRASS ELEMENTARY (4 hrs/day) / BUFFALO ELEMENTARY (4 hrs/day)

3:00 pm - 11:30 pm (day shift during winter / spring / summer breaks)

INTERNAL BIDS THRU 8/26/26 @ 4:00 PM.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (WE WILL HIRE EXTERNALLY IF NO SUCCESSFUL INTERNAL BIDDER): Open until filled.

New Hire: Entry Level Rate $18.17/hr. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit, please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the bargaining unit.

Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)

• Utility
• Clean/sanitize desk/table tops, door handles, restroom fixtures
• Cleans glass
• Dusts horizontal surfaces, clocks, overhead screens, and blinds
• Wet mopping of floors, spot cleaning of carpets and hard flooring
• Assists with deep cleaning during break periodsstripping, scrub & recoat, carpet extraction, cleaning restrooms, glass, and furniture
• Trash removal
• Removes snow
• Minor grounds keeping
• Lawn mowing
• Assists with delivery of supplies
• Properly maintains equipment
• Reports maintenance issues to Head and Lead custodians
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Cleans Restrooms

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV X Yes No)

• Have physical ability to lift and carry 56 lbs.
• Have the physical ability to climb an eight-foot ladder and perform custodial tasks
• In addition to these specific qualifications this person must meet all the general qualifications as listed in the "lead custodian" job description of the Davenport Community School District as posted on the district web site.

Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

• Must have high school degree or GED
• Must be able to direct others to the successful completion of assigned tasks
• Have a thorough knowledge of all cleaning procedures, chemicals & equipment
• 1 year custodial experience
• Ability to learn how to operate a computer, use email, open attachments and complete electronic work orders.

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Nicole Stroupe
• 1702 N. Main St
• Davenport, Iowa 52803
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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