Custodian (Part-Time) | Des Moines Prep

About the role

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role plays a critical part in ensuring that all areas of the school are regularly cleaned and maintained to support a healthy and welcoming campus.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fellow staff to foster a welcoming and well-maintained school environment.
• Build positive relationships with students and contribute to a supportive school community.
• Prioritize preventative maintenance and consistently follow safety protocols to ensure a secure campus.
• Monitor the condition of school facilities and promptly report or address any safety hazards or maintenance concerns.
• Encourage student responsibility by modeling and supporting stewardship of shared spaces.
• Conduct regular campus walkthroughs to maintain cleanliness and remove litter/debris.
• Manage and dispose of trash properly, including transferring waste to designated dumpsters and maintaining cleanliness around waste areas.
• Track custodial supply inventory and promptly communicate supply needs to supervisors.
• Complete tasks as outlined by school leadership, which may include:
• Cleaning windows, handrails, and surfaces
• Sweeping, mopping, and dusting floors
• Midday bathroom cleaning and trash removal
• Maintaining clean and safe workspaces
• Performing minor repairs and paint touch-ups
• Shoveling snow and applying salt as needed
• Providing cafeteria support during meal service or as directed by school leaders.

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of custodial experience
• Meet all physical demands of the position
• Able to take direction
• Work quickly and efficiently
• Experience working with middle school youth or in a school setting strongly preferred
• Ability to think outside the box and do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Willingness to accept, implement, and grow from constructive feedback
• A strong commitment and high expectations for cleanliness and organization

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred

Skills and Experiences

• Experience working with middle school youth or in a school setting strongly preferred
• Ability to think outside the box and do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Willingness to accept, implement, and grow from constructive feedback
• A strong commitment and high expectations for cleanliness and organization

Physical Requirements

• Ability to use full range of motion to perform routine cleaning (bend, scoop, squat, kneel)
• Ability to climb stairs or ladders access to all levels
• Ability to move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Ability to reach above shoulders to stock and remove equipment, place trash in dumpsters, etc.
• Ability to safely and successfully handle tools with cleaning
• Ability to lift and carry (supplies, trash receptacles, ladders, etc.) of varying weights

Compensation and Hours

Salary is currently budgeted at $18-20 an hour, depending on experience. This is a part-time role and total hours would be 4 hours daily (20 hours weekly).

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$18-20 an hour, depending on experience

Schedule

Availability will be discussed on a phone screen.