Evening Building Custodian - High School

Young World Physical Education; Tripoli (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Tripoli Community School District seeks an Evening Building Custodian for the high school. Schedule typically 2:00 PM–7:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with flexibility for events.

The role focuses on cleaning, upkeep of gym/athletic areas, restrooms, and common spaces, ensuring facilities are welcoming and ready for daily use. The ideal candidate will be reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work with limited supervision while collaborating with district staff to maintain a safe environment for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Custodial or related experience preferred.
• Experience in a school or public facility is desirable but not required.
• Ability to follow established cleaning procedures and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain gymnasium, athletic areas, restrooms, common areas and other spaces.
• Clean and prepare facilities following athletic events and evening activities.
• Work cooperatively with head custodian, administrators, teachers and event staff to keep facilities clean, orderly, secure and ready for use.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and provide a safe, welcoming environment for students and staff.

Skills

Custodial cleaning

Operate equipment

Attention to detail

Independent work

Follow instructions

Report safety hazards

Relationship building

Confidentiality

Punctuality

Evening hours

Safe environment

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Evening Building Custodian - High School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5880312

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 11:58 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Summary

The Tripoli Community School District is seeking a dependable, conscientious, and service-oriented Evening Building Custodian to help maintain clean, safe, sanitary, and welcoming facilities throughout the high school and gymnasium.

This position is generally scheduled Monday through Friday, approximately 2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., with flexibility as needed to accommodate athletic events, school activities, and facility needs.

The Evening Building Custodian is responsible for a variety of custodial and routine building-maintenance duties, with particular emphasis on maintaining the gymnasium, athletic areas, restrooms, common areas, and other assigned spaces. The position will also be responsible for cleaning and preparing facilities following athletic events and other evening activities.

The successful candidate will take pride in their work, demonstrate strong attention to detail, work effectively with limited supervision, and contribute to the District's commitment to providing a clean, safe, and positive environment for students, staff, families, and community members.

The Evening Building Custodian will work cooperatively with the head custodian, building administrators, teachers, coaches, activities staff, event personnel, and other district employees to ensure facilities are clean, orderly, secure, and ready for daily use.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• Previous custodial, housekeeping, maintenance, or related experience preferred.

• Experience working in a school, public facility, or similar environment is desirable but not required.

• Experience working independently and following established cleaning procedures is beneficial.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Knowledge of general custodial cleaning methods, practices, and procedures.

• Ability to safely operate common custodial equipment and use cleaning supplies.

• Ability to maintain clean, sanitary, and orderly facilities.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

• Ability to identify and report safety hazards, maintenance concerns, and facility issues.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, families, community members, and other district personnel.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

• Dependable attendance, punctuality, and work habits.

• Ability to work evening hours and adjust the schedule when necessary for athletic events and other school activities.

• Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming school environment.

Technology Requirements

• Basic computer skills preferred.

• Ability to use district communication systems as needed.

• Ability to complete required electronic