Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4 - Lovejoy

Des Moines Public School District; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Des Moines Public School District invites applications for an Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4 at Lovejoy. The role leads custodial staff across facilities, coordinating cleaning assignments, building maintenance, and safety compliance.

Requirements include three years of custodial experience and two years of leadership, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Hours are 6:30am-2:30pm with a starting pay of $23.73 per hour in Des Moines, Iowa.

Qualifications

• Three years of custodial experience.
• Two years of leadership experience.
• Effective verbal and written communication.
• Working knowledge of computer and Microsoft Office tools.
• Working knowledge of good housekeeping practices and cleaning equipment.
• Working knowledge of facility systems (broiler room/geothermal) operations.
• Leadership skills.
• Professional appearance and demeanor.
• Good judgment and cooperative spirit.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead custodial staff in assigned facilities.
• Coordinate staff schedules and maintain inventories.
• Perform basic building safety inspections and equipment maintenance.
• Provide maintenance and repair to building facilities as needed.
• Ensure facility safety, heating, ventilation, and overall operation.
• Ensure the facility is secured each night.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office

Housekeeping and cleaning equipment

Leadership skills

Professional appearance

Good judgment

Diversity awareness

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4 - Lovejoy

Des Moines Public School District CUSTODIAL - DES MOINES, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5856089
Application Deadline: Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 28, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

TITLE:Operations Engineer Chief, Class 4

POSTION TYPE:OPER

LOCATION:Lovejoy

HOURS:6:30am - 2:30pm

SALARY:$23.73/hour

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:
Required:

1. Three years of custodial experience.

2.Two years ofleadership experience.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

1. Effective verbal and written communication skills.
2. Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of a computer and Microsoft Office tools.
3. Working knowledge of good housekeeping practices and procedures; ability to operate cleaning equipment.
4. Working knowledge of broiler room/geothermal system operations and related equipment.
5. Leadership skills.
6. Ability to present a professional appearance and demeanor.
7. Ability to demonstrate good judgment and promote spirit of cooperation with others.
8. Competency working in a culturally diverse environment.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Serve as lead custodial staff in assigned facilities. Responsibilities may include coordinating staff schedule; Maintaining inventories and supplies; Conducting basic building safety inspections; Providing maintenance and repair to equipment and building facilities; and performing custodial duties. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; Specific positions requirements will vary depending on the need operations department.

The Operations Engineer Chief directs the work of the custodial employees in the building and assures the performance of cleaning assignments, building maintenance, and safety requirements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assure cleanliness inside and outside the building/complex.
• Order and manage sufficient supplies to properly maintain facility.
• Assist custodial specialist to ensure that preventive maintenance objectives are achieved.
• Assist custodial specialist in the preparation of work schedules for staff.
• Perform tasks as assigned by the building administration in order to meet the unique needs of the building and its occupants.
• Assist the director of custodial services and custodial specialists in the annual performance evaluation of subordinate employees.
• Perform all cleaning tasks required to maintain the facility.
• Communicate with operations staff to ensure the facility is properly heated, ventilated and maintained during night or day activities.
• Provide leadership to ensure facility is secured each night to prevent loss of or damage to property, or failure of mechanical equipment.
• Carry out all policies and procedures as set forth for building personnel in operations.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

• Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
• Assist with other duties as may be assigned

EVALUATES:NA
POSITION INVENTORY:B22

FLSA STATUS:Non Exempt

FT/PT:Full Time

DAYS:260 Day Calendar HOURS:8 Hour Day

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

WORKING CONDITIONS:Frequent inside, outside, and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform anyother job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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Date:

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Standard Interview selection process will apply for this posting. Not all qualified candidates are guaranteed an interview.Applicants are subject to the following criteria:

• Full-time employee has been working for 12 months prior to the job posting date.
• Must have ten (10) days or fewer of family/personal sick leave.
• Sick leave will be calculated based on the 12 previous months from the posting date for all employees.
• Authorized Unpaid Leave of Absences will not be taken off the record
• All authorized FMLA leave (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record
• All authorized Worker’s Comp (paid or unpaid) will be taken off the record
• Must not have any “no call/no show” incidents during the past 12 months from the posting date.
• Must not have any unauthorized time during the past 12 months from the posting date.
• Must be in an active paid status from the beginning of the posting.Exceptions will be considered by the Director of Personnel.
• Evaluation: composite score of “meets” or better on the most recent evaluation.All staff must have one evaluation on file.If no evaluation is on file by the end of the previous academic year, it will be considered a meets evaluation.
• Discipline: no formal discipline during the past 12 months from the posting date for all employees.
• Seniority: if two or more employees have relatively equal qualifications, the employee with greater seniority within the department or classification (depending on the position) will be given first consideration. Exceptions regarding department or classification seniority will be considered by the Director of Personnel.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $23.73 to $24.73 Per Hour
Job Categories:
Support Staff > Custodian

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Brenda Boten , Human Resources Coordinator
• HUMAN RESOURCES
• Des Moines, Iowa 50309
• Email: [e-mail]

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