Lead Custodial Operations Engineer

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District invites applications for an Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4 at Lovejoy. The role leads custodial staff across facilities, coordinating cleaning assignments, building maintenance, and safety compliance.

Requirements include three years of custodial experience and two years of leadership, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Hours are 6:30am-2:30pm with a starting pay of $23.73 per hour in Des Moines, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Three years of custodial experience.
• Two years of leadership experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office tools.
• Working knowledge of good housekeeping practices and cleaning equipment.
• Working knowledge of facility systems (broiler room/geothermal) operations.
• Leadership skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Good judgment and cooperative spirit.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial staff in assigned facilities.
• Coordinate staff schedules and maintain inventories.
• Perform basic building safety inspections and equipment maintenance.
• Provide maintenance and repair to building facilities as needed.
• Ensure facility safety, heating, ventilation, and overall operation.
• Ensure the facility is secured each night.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

Housekeeping and cleaning equipment

Leadership skills

Professional appearance

Good judgment

Diversity awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Des Moines Public School District invites applications for an Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4 at Lovejoy. The role leads custodial staff across facilities, coordinating cleaning assignments, building maintenance, and safety compliance.

Requirements include three years of custodial experience and two years of leadership, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Hours are 6:30am-2:30pm with a starting pay of $23.73 per hour in Des Moines, Iowa.