Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6 - Cattell Elementary

Young World Physical Education

Des Moines (IA)

On-site

USD 45,000 - 46,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Young World Physical Education is seeking an Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6 for Cattell Elementary in Des Moines. This full-time position provides custodial support and leadership, including staff coordination and maintenance oversight. Successful candidates will have a minimum of four years custodial experience, leadership qualities, and effective communication skills. The role offers a salary of $21.86 per hour with responsibilities including supervision, safety inspections, and ensuring facility maintenance. Candidates must pass background checks and can expect a dynamic work environment both inside and outside.

Qualifications

Four years of custodial experience.
Two years of leadership experience.
Certified Pool Operations license or ability to obtain within 120 days.

Responsibilities

Assist Operations Engineer Chief during absence.
Provide direction and supervision to custodial staff.
Respond to needs of building administrators.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer use

Knowledge of good housekeeping practices

Good judgment and ability to promote cooperation

Job description

Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6 – Cattell Elementary

Des Moines Public School District, Custodian – Cattell Elementary School, Salary $21.86 per hour. Full‑time, Monday–Friday, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm. Job will begin when scheduled.

Job Summary

The Operations Engineer, 1st Assistant Class 6 provides custodial support and leadership within the Cattell Elementary School. The role serves as assistant to the chief, coordinates staff schedules, maintains inventories, inspects safety, and performs basic maintenance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

Assume the duties of the Operations Engineer Chief during the chief’s absence.
Assist the chief or Custodial Specialist in maintaining facilities.
Provide direction and supervision to custodial staff assigned to buildings.
Respond promptly to the needs of building administrators for night and day activities.
Assist in the annual performance evaluation of subordinate employees.
Perform cleaning tasks required to maintain facilities.
Ensure facilities are properly heated, ventilated, and maintained.
Secure facilities each night to prevent loss or damage of property.
Carry out operational policies and procedures as set by the department.
Attend work promptly and regularly.
Maintain confidentiality and harmonious relationships with the public, students, and employees.
Assist with additional duties as assigned.

Essential Qualifications

Four years of custodial experience.
Two years of leadership experience.
Certified Pool Operations license for buildings with a swimming pool, or ability to obtain the license within 120 days of assignment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and computer use.
Knowledge of good housekeeping practices.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
Good judgment and ability to promote cooperation.

Additional Eligibility and Selection Criteria

Full‑time employee with at least 12 months of service before posting date.
Ten days or fewer of family/personal sick leave in the past 12 months.
No unauthorized time or no‑call/no‑show incidents in past 12 months.
Active paid status from posting date.
Latest evaluation of “meets” or better.
No formal discipline in past 12 months.
Seniority considered if qualifications equal.

Physical Requirements

Constant standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, pushing, pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 lb and carrying up to 10 ft. Frequent use of telephone and computer.

Working Conditions

Inside and outside work, exposure to temperature and humidity extremes.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary $21.86 per hour. Full‑time position. All candidates must successfully pass background checks, including criminal, child and adult abuse registry checks; certain positions may require fingerprinting, drug/alcohol tests, or medical assessments.

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