Operations Engineer Class 3, Custodian

  • Des Moines Public School District
  • Des Moines, Iowa
  • Full Time

TITLE: Custodian Operations Pool, Class 3

POSTION TYPE: OPER

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS:

Desired:

  1. Cleaning experience
  2. Experience working with custodial equipment

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

  1. Effective communication skills
  2. Working knowledge and proficient in the use of a computer
  3. Ability to use good judgment
  4. Ability to work various hours
  5. Ability to promote spirit of cooperation with others

BASIC FUNCTION:

Perform custodial work in assigned buildings. Responsibilities may include sweeping and mopping floors; emptying garbage; cleaning classrooms, restrooms and hallways, and securing the building. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  1. Sweep, dust, arrange furniture, empty wastebaskets, and pencil sharpeners.
  2. Clean chalkboards/whiteboards and erasers.
  3. Wash walls, woodwork and windows.
  4. Wax and polish floors.
  5. Perform all cleaning tasks to properly maintain clean and neatfacilities.
  6. Adhere to all district policies and department rules.

ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (for every DMPS position):

  1. Attend work on a prompt and regular basis.
  2. Maintain confidentiality.
  3. Maintain satisfactory and harmonious working relationships with the public, students, and other employees.
  4. Assist with other duties as may be assigned

BARGAINING GROUP : AFSCME

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

FT/PT: Full Time

DAYS: 260 Days HOURS: 8 Hour Day

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Constant standing, walking, frequent bending/stooping/ reaching/ pushing/pulling. Occasional lifting up to 50 lbs and carrying 10 ft. Frequent use of telephone and computer.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequently working inside and outside and exposure to extremes of temperature/humidity

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job 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.

Approved By: EN

Date: 4/2025

Employee Benefits Information

All candidates offered a position will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check, and a child and adult abuse registry check. Certain positions may require fingerprinting, a drug and alcohol test, a physical capacity test and/or a motor vehicle record check.

Job ID: 487588191
Originally Posted on: 7/31/2025

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