Facilities Associate - Custodial (Part-Time, Evenings, Weekend)

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Community Foundation of Greater Des Moines is seeking a part-time Building Services helper to maintain clean, safe facilities in Des Moines. The role supports daily operations and event spaces with a focus on reliability and teamwork.

The position runs about 20-25 hours per week, with some nights/weekends; on-site hours are typically early to mid-day. Pay is $16.65 per hour, and a post-offer background check is required.

Qualifications

• Part-time role requiring 20–25 hours per week, with some night/weekend shifts.
• On-site position in Des Moines, IA.
• Pay rate is $16.65 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Replace light bulbs and clean/storage areas; monitor HVAC.
• Vacuum, shampoo carpets, dust surfaces, and clean spaces.
• Clean event spaces, restrooms, lobbies, and backstage areas after events.
• Assist with furniture setup for events as needed.
• Manage stock of cleaning supplies and report needs.
• Perform daily office area cleaning.
• Support vendors and service providers as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail Oriented

Dedicated

Team Player

Job description

Job Category: Building Services

Requisition Number: BUILD001194

• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

Showing 1 location

Des Moines, IA 50309, USA

Description

The primary objective of this role is to assist in maintaining facility operational efficiency, cleanliness, and appearance of all Des Moines Performing Arts facilities.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

Position is approximately 20-25 hours a week (sometimes more) and requires some nights/weekends. Most hours are early to mid-day hours. Uniform is provided. Pay is $16.65/hour.

• Perform general maintenance tasks: replacement of light bulbs, cleaning and upkeep of mechanical and storage areas, repair of equipment, scheduling trash services, painting, transmitting information to vendors and service providers, and monitoring the HVAC system.
• Perform vacuuming and shampooing of carpeted areas, dusting, and cleaning hard-to-reach surfaces, stripping and resealing in concession stands, dressing rooms, studio, mechanical, and other spaces.
• Perform spot-cleaning of carpets and upholstery, window washing, removing trash and debris from exterior areas.
• Clean event-related areas including the performance spaces, lobbies and restrooms, concessions and service spaces, backstage restrooms and dressing rooms after each event along. Assign and monitor final touchups of spaces before the next event.
• Perform daily cleaning of office areas.
• Under instruction, perform furniture set-ups in studio, lobbies and meeting rooms as needed for events.
• Monitor facilities supply inventory including paper products and cleaning chemicals. Replace and update as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Seeking conscientious individual who takes pride in their work.

Post-offer, pre-employment background check is required. All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.

Behaviors

Preferred

Detail Oriented:

Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated:

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Team Player:

Works well as a member of a group

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