Night Custodian - Waukee Elementary

Waukee Community School District

Waukee (IA)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

IPERS retirement
Health and dental insurance
2 personal days
10 sick days
15 vacation days

Job summary

Waukee Elementary is seeking a Night Custodian for the Waukee Community School District Operations Facility in Waukee, Iowa. The role starts immediately and involves cleaning, stocking, and maintaining safety—supporting students and staff after hours.

The position requires a high school diploma (preferred) and 0-2 years custodial experience (3-5 preferred), with strong communication skills for interactions with students, teachers, and administrators.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma preferred.
  • 0-2 years custodial experience required; 3-5 years preferred.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, building administrators, co-workers and supervisors.

Responsibilities

  • Complete assigned building daily tasks: vacuuming, trash removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restrooms, lunch room cleanup; some buildings may include laundry; follow chemical and PPE instructions.
  • Clean spills promptly throughout the building, including bodily fluids.
  • Verify evening schedule and print for night staff.
  • Maintain safe walkways using snow shovel/snow blower/ice melt in winter.
  • Assist with opening doors, minor equipment repair, and moving materials as needed; may submit tickets for in-depth repairs.
  • Assist in custodial supplies inventory and organizing workspace; assist in training new custodial staff.
  • Complete monthly tasks and preventative maintenance such as fire extinguishers and floor scrubbers.

Skills

Effective communication
Custodial experience
Ability to follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Night Custodian - Waukee Elementary

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

This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs , and Waukee Community School District

Job Details
Job ID: 5832150
Application Deadline: Sep 30, 2026 4:00 PM (Central Standard Time)
Re-Posted: Sep 18, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description
Position Criteria:
  • High School Diploma, preferred
  • Custodial Experience: 0-2 years required, 3-5 years preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively with students, teachers, building administrators, co-workers and supervisors
Performance Responsibilities:
  • Complete assigned building daily expectations, including vacuuming, trash collection and removal, stocking supplies, sweeping, mopping, floor cleaning, restrooms, and lunch room clean up, in some buildings laundry. Instruction provided on card for required chemicals and protective equipment required.
  • Clean up spills (including bodily fluids) throughout the building, promptly, as needed.
  • Verifies evening schedule and prints for night staff
  • Maintain safe walkways using snow shovel, snow blower, and ice melt, as needed during the winter months.
  • According to electronic work orders, assist staff with duties such as unlocking doors, minor equipment repair, and assisting in moving materials. May also require entering a ticket to the maintenance department for in depth repair.
  • Assist with inventory of custodial supplies, including retrieving supply delivery, checking supplies in, and organizing into custodial workspace.
  • Assist in training new custodial employees
  • Complete assigned building monthly task list, including preventative maintenance, such as fire extinguishers and floor scrubbing machines.
Physical Demands:
  • The custodian physical job demands include: Occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs from waist to above shoulder; Occasional maximum lift of 50 lbs from floor to waist; frequent maximum lift of 30 lbs from floor to shoulder; frequent carry of 50 lbs 10 feet; occasional maximum horizontal push/pull of 20 lbs; occasional maximum vertical pull of 25 lbs; frequent maximum grip of 20 lbs; frequent climb to 8 inches; occasional overhead reach; occasional trunk rotation; frequent reach forward to 24 inches; frequent bending; frequent standing; frequent walking; frequent balance. PDC Level: Heavy based on maximum floor to shoulder lift.
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

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

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $18.11 Per Hour
Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

Job Requirements
  • At least 1 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: (515) 987-5161
  • Email: mdavis@waukeeschools.org
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