Facilities Associate - Custodial (Part-Time, Weekday Mornings with Occasional Evenings & Weekends)

About the role

The primary objective of this role is to assist in maintaining facility operational efficiency, cleanliness, and appearance of all Des Moines Performing Arts facilities. The position is approximately 20‑25 hours per week, with most hours scheduled Monday through Friday during the morning and early afternoon. Evening and weekend availability is required to support performances, events, and facility operations. Weekly hours may increase during busy event periods based on event schedules and facility needs. Uniforms are provided.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance tasks: 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 touch‑ups 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.

Requirements

• Conscientious and dependable individual who takes pride in their work.
• Evening and weekend availability required.
• Post‑offer, pre‑employment background check required.

Skills

• Detail Oriented: capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well.
• Dedicated: devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity.
• Team Player: works well as a member of a group.

Pay

$16.65 per hour.

Schedule

Approximately 20‑25 hours per week, primarily Monday‑Friday morning/early afternoon; evening and weekend availability required; weekly hours may increase during busy event periods.