Lead Custodian- 3rd Shift

Young World Physical Education; Wellman (IA); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

mphawks Mid-Prairie High School in Wellman, IA is seeking a Lead Custodian for the 3rd shift to ensure clean, safe, and well-maintained facilities.

The role includes cleaning, moving furniture, snow removal, deliveries, and coordinating with staff while complying with safety rules. Salary is $17 per hour and hours are 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., full-time.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Experience in building/cleaning maintenance is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Check and secure building at shift start/end for safety and cleanliness.
• Clean rooms, hallways, restrooms, offices, and classrooms per standards.
• Sweep, mop, wax floors, and maintain equipment.
• Assist in snow removal and grounds maintenance as needed.
• Receive deliveries and transport supplies to classrooms and facilities.
• Exhibit safety awareness and proper use of tools and chemicals.

Skills

English fluency

Cooperate with staff

Reading and following instructions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Lead Custodian- 3rd Shift

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Job Details

Job ID: 5862547

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 30, 2026 7:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

Position Function: Under the direct supervision of the Principal performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

• Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
• Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
• Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
• Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
• Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
• Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
• Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
• Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
• Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
• Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

• Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
• Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
• Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
• Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
• Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
• Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
• Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Qualifications Profile

• High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
• Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
• State Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Hours would be 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. Salary is $17 per hour.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Carmela Ulin
• 1636 Hwy 22
• Wellman, Iowa 52356
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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