Head Custodian - Northeast Elementary

Northeast Elementary; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ankeny Community School District is seeking a Head Custodian at Northeast Elementary in Ankeny, Iowa. This full-time role supervises custodial staff, maintains a clean, safe environment, and supports events across the campus.

The position offers an hourly wage of $19.50 and an evening schedule from 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM, with a non-exempt status and opportunities within a district known for strong academics.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Demonstrates computer proficiency
• This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Supervises custodial staff at their assigned building, ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Provides leadership that contributes to a positive work environment.
• Works alongside the custodial team, performing cleaning and maintenance activities while ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with the custodial team, school personnel, and students.
• Assigns and monitors daily cleaning schedules and maintenance tasks to custodial staff.
• Trains new custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Supports District maintenance staff for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Reading instructions

Computer proficiency

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Head Custodian - Northeast Elementary

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Job Details

Job ID: 5920861

Application Deadline: Sep 20, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Sep 10, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) is renowned for its excellence across academics, athletics, the arts, and various activities. Situated in central Iowa, just 6 miles from Des Moines, Ankeny CSD caters to over 12,800 students from preschool through 12th grade, making it the 7th largest district in the state. With a strong reputation for its commitment to student success and a competitive salary and benefits package, Ankeny CSD is a standout choice for both educators and families seeking a high-quality educational environment.

JDE: 5.04

Head Custodian

Purpose Statement

The role of head custodian is to supervise custodial staff at their assigned building, ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe environment. Head custodians work alongside their team, performing a wide variety of cleaning and maintenance activities on building campuses. Head custodians ensure each campus is attractive, sanitary, and safe for students, staff, and visitors. Duties may include performing daily cleaning operations, assisting and preparing our building for activities and campus events, and working collaboratively with the custodian team, maintenance team and building team.

Job Title: Head Custodian

Hourly Wage: $19.50/hr - Full time

Hours: 10:30 AM - 7:00 PM

Benefit Summary: D

Reports To : Operations and Custodial Manager

Wage/Hour Status : Non-Exempt

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED, preferred
• Ability to read basic operating instructions
• Demonstrates computer proficiency
• This position requires that the individual is able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.

• Successful candidates are subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.

Essential Functions

Leadership and Supervision

• Supervises custodial staff at their assigned building, ensuring a clean, orderly, and safe environment.
• Provides leadership that contributes to a positive work environment.
• Works alongside the custodial team, performing cleaning and maintenance activities while ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.
• Develops and maintains effective communication with the custodial team, school personnel, and students.
• Assigns and monitors daily cleaning schedules and maintenance tasks to custodial staff.
• Trains new custodial staff on proper cleaning techniques, equipment use, and safety protocols.
• Supports District maintenance staff for the purpose of completing site custodial activities.

Facility Cleaning and Maintenance

• Cleans assigned facilities and/or grounds (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, cafeteria, multipurpose rooms, pools, grounds, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary, safe and attractive environment.
• Inspects and evaluates the cleanliness and safety of the building, ensuring all custodial tasks meet district standards.
• Performs minor, job related, maintenance on custodial equipment, classroom furniture and fixtures (e.g. change vacuum cleaner belts, bags, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring proper functioning and usability of items.
• Performs summer maintenance (e.g. strip/wax floors, moves furniture, painting, etc.) for the purpose of completing and/or facilitating summer