Lead Custodian - NWHS

Waukee Community School District; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Personal days

Sick days

Vacation days

Shoe reimbursement

Wellness program

Childcare program

Job summary

The Waukee Community School District is seeking a Lead Custodian at NWHS to supervise the night shift and maintain a clean, safe learning environment in the NWHS facility. The role requires four years of custodial experience in an educational setting, plus the ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, and district leaders.

The ideal candidate will manage daily cleaning tasks, assist with inventory and safety procedures, and work with campus staff to coordinate events and respond

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, building administrators, co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Lead building custodial crew to accomplish tasks needed throughout the facility.
• Inspect others' runs and ensure productivity throughout the shift.
• Complete assigned building daily expectations, including vacuuming, trash collection and removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restrooms, and lunch room clean up.

Skills

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lead Custodian - NWHS

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

Job Details

Job ID: 5897367

Application Deadline: Aug 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Location:

• NWHS - 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Position Criteria:

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Custodial Experience in education setting:minimum of four years, required
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, building administrators, co-workers and supervisors

Performance Criteria:

• Lead building custodial crew to accomplish tasks needed throughout the facility.
• Inspect others' runs and ensure productivity throughout the shift.
• Complete assigned building daily expectations, including vacuuming, trash collection and removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restrooms, and lunch room clean up. Instruction provided on card for required chemicals and protective equipment required.
• Clean up spills (including bodily fluids) throughout the building, promptly, as needed.
• Verifies event calendar schedule and prints for night staff.
• Lead the custodial team to maintain safe walkways using snow shovel, snow blower, and ice melt, as needed.
• According to electronic work orders, assist staff with duties such as unlocking doors, minor equipment repair, and assisting in moving materials. Enter work tickets to the maintenance department for necessary repairs.
• Assist with inventory of custodial supplies, including retrieving supply delivery, checking supplies in, and organizing into custodial workspace.
• Assist in training new custodial employees with cleaning practices and equipment.
• Complete assigned building monthly task list, including preventative maintenance, such as fire extinguishers and floor scrubbing machines.
• Manage setup and cleanup of events with building custodial staff and athletics department.
• Communicate with night supervisors on building status and staff concerns.
• Respond to calls and communication from building staff and vendors during the shift.
• Ensure staff follows safety procedures established by the District.

Working Conditions:

• The custodial position is primarily indoors but you may be required to work outside for various tasks in extreme temperatures. Extreme temperatures are categorized by greater than 90 degrees and less than 40 degrees.

Benefits included:

• IPERS retirement account
• Health and Dental Insurance paid for the employee (spouse/family coverage available at an additonal cost)
• 2 Personal Days
• 10 Sick days
• 15 Vacation days
• Work shoe reimbursement, up to $75 per year for custodial staff
• Employee use of District Facilities if a part of the Wellness program
• Wee Care - Childcare available at a cost for 6mos - 5y for staff's children

Background check completion and pre-employment physical required prior to employment.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• At least 4 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]