Custodian - 8 hrs/day
Davenport Community Schools · Blue Grass, IA · 1 wk ago
Management$18.17/hrFull-time
Internal bids through 8/26/26 at 4:00 PM. External applicants: open until filled. New hire entry-level rate: $18.17/hr. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit, refer to the salary schedule established by the bargaining unit.
About the role
Split shift: 4 hours/day at Blue Grass Elementary and 4 hours/day at Buffalo Elementary, 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Day shift during winter, spring, and summer breaks.
Responsibilities
- Clean and sanitize desk/table tops, door handles, restroom fixtures
- Clean glass
- Dust horizontal surfaces, clocks, overhead screens, and blinds
- Wet mop floors, spot clean carpets and hard flooring
- Assist with deep cleaning during break periods (stripping, scrub & recoat, carpet extraction, cleaning restrooms, glass, and furniture)
- Trash removal
- Remove snow
- Minor grounds keeping and lawn mowing
- Assist with delivery of supplies
- Properly maintain equipment
- Report maintenance issues to Head and Lead custodians
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Clean restrooms
Requirements
- Physical ability to lift and carry 56 lbs
- Physical ability to climb an eight-foot ladder and perform custodial tasks
- High school degree or GED
- Ability to direct others to successfully complete assigned tasks
- Thorough knowledge of cleaning procedures, chemicals, and equipment
- 1 year of custodial experience
- Ability to learn how to operate a computer, use email, open attachments, and complete electronic work orders
Pay
$18.17/hr (entry-level rate for new hires).
Schedule
8 hours/day (4 hours at each school), 3:00 PM – 11:30 PM. Day shift during winter, spring, and summer breaks.