Part-Time Facilities Custodian - Morning Shifts + Events

Des Moines Performing Arts; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Des Moines Performing Arts is seeking a Facilities Associate - Custodial (Part-Time, Weekday Mornings with Occasional Evenings & Weekends) to help maintain facility operational efficiency, cleanliness, and appearance across all venues.

The role averages 20–25 hours weekly, mainly Monday through Friday mornings and early afternoons, with occasional evenings and weekend support for performances and events. Uniforms are provided; pay is 16.65 USD per hour.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks including replacement of light bulbs, cleaning and upkeep of mechanical and storage areas, repair of equipment, scheduling trash services, painting, transmitting information to vendors and service providers, and monitoring the HVAC system.
• Perform vacuuming and shampooing of carpeted areas, dusting, and cleaning hard-to-reach surfaces, stripping and resealing floors in concession stands, dressing rooms, studio, mechanical, and other spaces.
• Perform spot-cleaning of carpets and upholstery, window washing, removing trash and debris from exterior areas.
• Clean event-related areas including the performance spaces, lobbies and restrooms, concessions and service spaces, backstage restrooms and dressing rooms after each event. Assign and monitor final touchups of spaces before the next event.
• Perform daily cleaning of office areas.
• Under instruction, perform furniture set-ups in studio, lobbies and meeting rooms as needed for events.
• Monitor facilities supply inventory including paper products and cleaning chemicals. Replace and update as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job description

Des Moines Performing Arts is seeking a Facilities Associate - Custodial (Part-Time, Weekday Mornings with Occasional Evenings & Weekends) to help maintain facility operational efficiency, cleanliness, and appearance across all venues.

The role averages 20–25 hours weekly, mainly Monday through Friday mornings and early afternoons, with occasional evenings and weekend support for performances and events. Uniforms are provided; pay is 16.65 USD per hour.