General Services Worker

Young World Physical Education; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement account

Health and dental insurance

Generous leave package including leave

Job summary

Waukee Community School District is seeking a General Services Worker in Waukee, Iowa, to support facilities operations. The position requires high school education, general construction skills, and the ability to move between projects independently.

Certifications for scissor lift and forklift are required or willing to obtain. The role includes assisting trades, warehouse tasks, and light carpentry, with winter snow plowing as needed.

Qualifications

• High School education or equivalent is required.
• General construction skills including electrical, plumbing, and carpentry are required.
• Self-starter with ability to move between projects independently; willingness to obtain scissor lift and forklift certifications if needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist Electrician, Plumber/HVAC, Carpenter, Grounds on planned projects.
• Assist with Central receiving and warehouse as needed.
• Operate equipment including forklift, skid loader, mowers, aerial lift, snow plow as needed.
• Check in and maintain district owned vehicles.
• Plow snow in winter months when required.
• Light carpentry and paint projects independently.
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies.
• Change filters in HVAC systems, maintain inventory logs and place orders for stock.
• General labor across HVAC, electrical, warehouse and construction projects.
• Radon inspection.

Skills

Electrical

Plumbing

Carpentry

Self-starting

Project management

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Trade School degree preferred

Tools

Scissor lift certification

Forklift certification

Job description

General Services Worker

Waukee Community School District Operations Facility - Waukee, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5882494
Application Deadline: Aug 23, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Aug 12, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position Criteria:

• High School Education or equivalent
• General construction skills - electrical, plumbing, carpentry, required
• Self-starter with the ability to move from project to project independently
• Scissor lift and forklift certification required or willingness to obtain

Performance Criteria:

• Assist Electrician, Plumber/ HVAC, Carpenter, Grounds on planned projects
• Assist with Central receiving and warehouse as needed
• Operate assorted equipment ( forklift , Skid loader, Mowers, Aerial Lift, Snow Plow) as needed
• Check in and maintain district owned vehicles
• Plowing snow in winter months when required
• Light carpentry and paint projects on an independent basis
• Move furniture, equipment and supplies
• Change Filters in HVAC systems, maintain inventory logs and place orders for stock
• General labor as required, including HVAC, electrical, warehouse, and construction projects
• Radon Inspection

Physical Demands:

The General Services Worker position's physical demands include the following: maximum occasional lift of 55 lbs from floor to waist; maximum frequent lift of 60 lbs from floor to waist; maximum occasional horizontal push force of 45 lbs; maximum occasional horizontal pull force of 45 lbs; occasional climb of 12-20 inches; constant forward reach; constant lateral reach; frequent overhead reach; frequent bend; frequent bend/crouch; frequent crouch/kneel; frequent neck flexion; frequent neck extension; frequent neck rotation; occasional trunk rotation; frequent fine motor coordination; constant hand coordination; constant balance; constant standing; constant walking; occasional sitting.

Benefits include:

• IPERS retirement account
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additional cost)
• Generous leave package including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, family sick leave, and bereavement leave

Successful candidates will need to complete a pre-employment drug screen, motor vehicle check, and background check as part of the Waukee Community School District hiring process.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $21.82 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Maintenance

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

• At least 1 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]