Maintenance/Custodian

Des Moines Area Community College; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Area Community College is seeking a Maintenance/Custodian to keep West Des Moines campus facilities clean and safe. You will perform cleaning tasks and basic mechanical, electrical, and plumbing repairs under supervision.

The role requires experience with custodial equipment, ability to lift heavy items, and a valid Iowa driver’s license. Work schedule is Monday–Friday, day hours, with a starting wage of $18.58–$21.28 per hour depending on experience.

Qualifications

• One year of custodial experience including operation of extractors, burnishers and auto scrubbers.
• Ability to read and understand operating instructions.
• Ability to move equipment and supplies up to 75 lbs; climb ladders; bend, reach and push.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings neat, clean and sanitary for college use.
• Perform mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs as directed.
• Maintain grounds (snow removal, mowing, planting, fertilizing, aeration).
• Order and maintain custodial supplies; secure buildings; supervise temporary staff when assigned.
• Complete ongoing training on equipment, safety regulations, and new products.

Skills

Read operating instructions

Lifting up to 75 lbs

Team collaboration

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Extractors

Burnishers

Auto scrubbers

Carpet cleaning equipment

Ladders

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

This Vacancy Requires:

• A complete DMACC Employment Application in English (personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions). Incomplete applications and or “See Resume” will not be accepted.
• Attachment of transcripts to your electronic application (if required). Transcripts must include the applicant’s name and degrees conferred. Scans, photos, or unofficial copies are acceptable. Official transcripts will be collected upon hire (if applicable).

Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Individuals with disabilities desiring a reasonable accommodation in the application process should notify Human Resources at [phone] or by email [e-mail].

*The application form will be used to screen applicants for required qualifications and for salary placement of finalist(s). Please include all relevant work experience.

Position Information

Job Title
Maintenance/Custodian

Campus

West Campus/West Des Moines, IA

Job Number

27-C06

Employment Date

As soon as possible.

Job Category

Support Staff Positions

Application & Position Contact Information

Human Resources at [phone] or [e-mail] for information concerning the application process. Chad Osegera at [phone] or [e-mail] for information concerning the position or your status once the position has closed.

Salary Information

HIRING RANGE : $18.58-$21.28 per hour based on experience.
Pay Grade: 06

Job Summary

Keep buildings or portions of campuses neat, clean and sanitary for use by the college community. Perform mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs. Act on behalf of the supervisor as directed.

Essential Functions

Perform various building cleaning tasks including but not limited to: thoroughly clean the restrooms; clean and vacuum carpets; maintain hard surface flooring; remove all trash and recycle materials; clean chalkboards, whiteboards, ledges and erasers; clean glass; wash windows; dust furniture; clean ceiling diffusers; clean trash cans; clean walls; clean out janitor’s closets; other tasks as required or needed.

Perform mechanical, electrical and plumbing repairs.

Maintain grounds including but not limited to: snow removal; mowing; planting; fertilizing; aeration.

Order and maintain appropriate custodial supplies from Physical Plant warehouse. Secure buildings before leaving. Provide work direction to custodians, temporary workers, work study students and community service workers as assigned.

Complete ongoing training on operation of all equipment, safety regulations, and use of new products and techniques.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

One year of custodial experience which included operation of extractors, burnishers, auto scrubbers, and related equipment, and which included or was supplemented by some minor building maintenance experience.
Ability to read and understand operating instructions.
Ability to periodically move equipment/furniture/supplies weighing up to 75 lbs; occasionally climb ladders; frequently bend, reach, and push.
Valid Iowa driver’s license, or ability to obtain, with a satisfactory driving record.
Ability to interact effectively, courteously and impartially with varied populations.

Desired Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent.

Physical Requirements

Frequent:

• Horizontal push/pull of 100 lbs of force up to 10 ft
• Forward/lateral reaching
• Hand coordination
• Standing & Ability to be Mobile

Occasional:

• Waist to floor lift of 50 lbs
• Waist to shoulder lift of 40 lbs
• Carry of 50 lbs up to 10 ft
• Grasping of up to 50 lbs of force
• Climbing of 8-12 in
• Overhead reaching
• Sustained bending up to 1 minute
• Crouching/kneeling up to 1 minute

Mobility accommodations will be reviewed on a case‑case basis and determined by the essential functions of this position.

Physical Demand Category

Medium

Post offer, Pre-Employment Physical Test

Prior to starting employment, all persons are required to have a post offer, pre-employment physical verifying the physical ability to perform the duties described.

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, day hours.

Posting Date

10/07/2026

Deadline for Submitting Applications

10/15/2026

Open Until Filled

No

Des Moines Area Community College EEO Statement

Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.

Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Executive Campus Dean’s office, the Executive Academic Deans’ office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO /AA Officer, Human Resources https://www.dmacc.edu/hr/index.html.

ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone [phone], [e-mail].

Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-3582, Telephone: [phone], FAX : [phone], TDD 800-877-8339, Email: OCR [e-mail].

Supplemental Questions

• * What experience do you have with basic electrical, plumbing, or HVAC repairs?

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your training and experience with auto scrubbers, carpet extractors, vacuums and team cleaning.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Please describe your experience and knowledge of grounds maintenance, including the equipment you are able to operate.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * How did you learn about this job opening?
  • DMACC Employee Referral
  • Friend/Relative
  • Indeed.com
  • TeachIowa.gov
  • HigherEdJobs
  • The Chronicle of Higher Education
  • Inside Higher Ed
  • LinkedIn
  • Iowa Workforce Development
  • DMACC Website
  • DMACC Applicant Job Alert Email
  • Other
• * Have you completed the DMACC Employment Application (all personal information, educational history, employment history, and supplemental questions)?
  • Yes
  • No (If no, please return to the application and complete all additional information.)