Day Custodian - WHS

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement plan

Health and dental insurance

2 personal days

10 sick days

15 vacation days

Job summary

Waukee Community School District is seeking a Day Custodian for WHS in Waukee, IA. The role involves daily cleaning, stocking supplies, and basic facility maintenance to ensure a safe school environment.

The position requires effective communication with students and staff and may include after-hours duties. Starting immediately, applicants should have a high school diploma (preferred) and custodial experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial experience 0-2 years required, 3-5 years preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, building administrators, co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily building tasks: vacuuming, trash removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restroom and lunchroom cleanup.
• Clean up spills promptly (including bodily fluids).
• Verify evening schedule and print for night staff.
• Maintain safe walkways with snow removal equipment in winter.
• Assist with unlocking doors, minor equipment repair, and moving materials as per work orders.

Skills

Communication skills

Custodial experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Trade School degree preferred

Job description

Day Custodian - WHS

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This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and Waukee Community School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5914530
Application Deadline: Sep 13, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 03, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Criteria:

• High School Diploma, preferred
• Custodial Experience: 0-2 years required, 3-5 years preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, building administrators, co-workers and supervisors

Performance Responsibilities:

• Complete assigned building daily expectations, including vacuuming, trash collection and removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restrooms, and lunch room clean up, in some buildings laundry. Instruction provided on card for required chemicals and protective equipment required.
• Clean up spills (including bodily fluids) throughout the building, promptly, as needed.
• Verifies evening schedule and prints for night staff
• Maintain safe walkways using snow shovel, snow blower, and ice melt, as needed during the winter months.
• According to electronic work orders, assist staff with duties such as unlocking doors, minor equipment repair, and assisting in moving materials. May also require entering a ticket to the maintenance department for in depth repair.
• Assist with inventory of custodial supplies, including retrieving supply delivery, checking supplies in, and organizing into custodial workspace.
• Assist in training new custodial employees
• Complete assigned building monthly task list, including preventative maintenance, such as fire extinguishers and floor scrubbing machines.

Physical Demands:

• The custodian physical job demands include: Occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs from waist to above shoulder; Occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs from floor to waist; frequent maximum lift of 30 lbs from floor to shoulder; frequent carry of 50 lbs 10 feet; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull of 20 lbs; occasional maximum vertical pull of 25 lbs; frequent maximum grip of 20 lbs; frequent climb to 8 inches; occasional overhead reach; occasional trunk rotation; frequent reach forward to 24 inches; frequent bending; frequent standing; frequent walking; frequent balance. PDC Level: Heavy based on maximum floor to shoulder lift.

Working Conditions:

• The custodial position is primarily indoors but you may be required to work outside for various tasks in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures are categorized by greater than 90 degrees and less than 40 degrees.

Benefits included:

• IPERS retirement account
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)
• 2 Personal days
• 10 Sick days
• 15 Vacation days

Background check completion and pre-employment physical required prior to employment.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.11 to $18.86 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• High School/Trade School degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mark Davis
• 560 SE University Avenue
• Waukee, Iowa 50263
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]