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2nd Shift Custodian - High School (anticipated)

Central Dewitt Community Schools • De Witt, IA • 5h ago

2nd Shift Custodian - High School (anticipated) JobID: 398

Position Type:

Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian

Date Posted:

12/30/2025

Location:

High School

Date Available:

02/02/2026

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

Position Function:

Under the direct supervision of the building administrators and director of operations, performs general cleaning and maintenance on school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors, and others as necessary.

Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions:

Checks and secures the building at the beginning and end of the shift to ensure its safety and cleanliness.

Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of the building according to school district standards.

Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.

Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.

Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.

Removes graffiti and cleans glass areas.

Replaces light bulbs.

Set up and break down chairs, tables, and equipment in meeting and functional rooms.

Clears snow from entrances and walks and spreads sand and ice-melting chemicals.

Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris, and maintains grounds.

Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.

Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms, and other building areas.

Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling programs.

Additional Duties:

Performs general cleaning and repair work, particularly during school vacations.

Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.

Performs other related tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mowers, and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.

Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.

Must comply with the school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to follow verbal or written work orders from supervisor and coordinate work with principal and others.

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

Ability to describe cleaning, maintenance, or repair problems orally or in writing as needed.

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted during work.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure.

Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.

Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.

Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.

Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents, contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.

Able to lift/carry 50 lbs

Qualifications Profile:

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would qualify.

Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance is desirable.

Iowa Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

The above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and 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 any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

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