School Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
1/2/2026

Location:
High School
The North Polk Community School District is a progressive educational community located in the Des Moines metro area just north of Ankeny serving the communities of Alleman, Elkhart, Polk City, and Sheldahl. The District proudly serves over 2200 learners from preschool through 12th grade in five buildings (West Elementary, PK thru 2nd; Big Creek Elementary, 3rd-5th; Central Elementary, PK thru 5th, Middle School, 6th-8th; and High School, 9th-12th).


North Polk's Buildings and Grounds Department is seeking to hire a custodian in the North Polk district, located in Alleman, Iowa. Individual must be flexible, collaborative, and willing to learn and grow.



Hours: 8 hours a day

Compensation: $21.07 per hour


Benefits:


Benefits associated with this role include medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, paid leaves, including vacation, sick and personal, as well as IPERS.


Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the facility in a condition of excellent cleanliness. Cleaning duties may include but are not necessarily limited to: sweeping, dusting, mopping/scrubbing, vacuuming, washing windows, cleaning "chalkboards", cleaning furniture, laundry, waxing floors and disposing of trash.
• Assume responsibilities for the closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off. Activate and deactivate the building security systems.
• Follow district procedures for clean-up of Bloodborne Pathogens
• Conduct an on-going program of general maintenance. (i.e. replacing ceiling tile, tightening screws in desks, chairs and door closures, replacing light bulbs, doing minor plumbing repairs and cleaning filters and checking motors in the unit ventilators.)
• Report major repairs promptly to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Check the building heating system at least twice a day to ensure that it is working properly, when in use.
• Move furniture or equipment as requested for various activities as directed by the principal.
• Wash windows on both the inside and outside at least once each year and more frequently if necessary.
• Keep building premises, including sidewalks and play areas clean at all times.
• Shovel, plow and/or put ice melt on walks and steps as appropriate.
• Mow and perform landscaping needs around buildings as requested.
• Check for and maintain safe environment
• Help unload commodities.
• Participate in professional meetings.
• Follow all district policies, including those relating to a drug-free school.
• During summer break, perform the work necessary to prepare the building for the next school year.
• Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.
• Greet all students, faculty, staff, and visitors courteously.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude toward school, students and job and communicate the same to the community.
• Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.
• Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.
• Assumes such other duties and responsibilities as may be directed by the Building Principal and Director of Building and Grounds.

Specifications/Qualifications:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 18 years of age.
3. No experience required; experience in general cleaning, chemical handling, and customer service preferred.
4. Criminal background check required upon hire.
5. Ability to successfully complete a pre-hire, post-offer physical examination.
6. Basic problem solving skills
7. Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment.
8. Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice.
9. Ability to promote and follow Board of Education policies, Superintendent policies and building and department procedures.
10. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with people from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds.
11. Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator.

Working Conditions:
1. Includes extremes of temperature and humidity.
2. Hazards include stairs and communicable diseases.

Please contact building Building and Grounds Director, June Carstensen, with any questions.

EOE