Custodian - 8 hrs/day

Davenport-Csd; Davenport (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Davenport Community Schools Wood Middle School in Davenport, IA is seeking a Custodian for an 8-hour day shift. The position runs 3:45 pm to 12:15 am and may require day shifts during winter, spring, and summer breaks.

Entry level rate is $18.17 per hour with seniority adjustments per the bargaining unit. Essential duties include cleaning desks and fixtures, washing glass, dusting surfaces, mopping floors, trash removal, snow removal, and light grounds keeping.

Qualifications

• Must have High School diploma or GED.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Flexibility to shift days during winter, spring and summer breaks.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks on a schedule.

Responsibilities

• Clean desk/table tops, door handles, restroom fixtures.
• Clean glass and dust horizontal surfaces.
• Wet mop floors and spot clean carpets/hard flooring.
• Assist with deep cleaning during break periods (stripping, scrub & recoat, carpet extraction).
• Trash removal and snow removal.
• Minor grounds keeping and lawn mowing.
• Assist with delivery of supplies and maintain equipment.
• Report maintenance issues to Head and Lead custodians.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must work days during summer.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Following instructions

Multitasking

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian - 8 hrs/day

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Job Details

Job ID: 5945545
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 3:20 PM (UTC)

Job Description

CUSTODIAN - 8 hrs/day

WOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL

3:45 pm - 12:15 pm (must be able to work day shift during winter, spring, and summer breaks)

INTERNAL BIDS THRU 10/7/26 @ 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
• Must work days during summer

Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV X Yes No)

Ability to lift & carry up to 56 lb.

Ability to climb up to an 8-ft ladder and perform custodial task ie; cleaning light fixture.

Ability to climb steps and work on uneven ground

In addition to these specific qualifications this person must meet all the general qualifications as listed in the custodian job description of the Davenport Community School District.

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

• Ability to work as a successful member of a team
• Ability to be flexible and have a positive work ethic
• Ability to follow both written and oral instructions
• Ability to perform multiple tasks on a schedule
• Must have High School degree or GED

The Davenport Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Contact Information

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

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