• Lead Custodian

    Davenport Community Schools (Davenport, IA)


    Lead Custodian JobID: 11733

     

    + Position Type:

     

    Custodial/ Lead Custodian

     

    + Date Posted:

     

    4/14/2025

     

    + Location:

     

    Children`s Village West

     

    + Closing Date:

     

    Open Until Filled

     

    Children Village West School or DepartmentLead Custodian Assignment Open

     

    3:00 p.m. Start Time11:30 p.m. End Time8/5 Number of Hours/DayLead Custodian ClassificationPre-School Grade Level

     

    July 1, 2025 New Assignment Date

     

    INTERNAL BIDS THRU4/21/2025 @ 4:00 PM. EXTERNAL APPLICANTS (WE WILL HIRE EXTERNALLY IF NOT INTERNAL BIDS): Open Until Filled New Hire: Entry Level Rate $20.24/hr. Current employees with seniority in the bargaining unit, please refer to the Salary Schedule established by the bargaining unit.

     

    Duties & Responsibilities: (Essential Functions of Position, Major Responsibilities, Summary of Key Duties, Special Assignments, Relationships)Closer Responsibilities

     

    + Trash removal

    + Vacuums all areas- hard & soft surfaces

    + Repositions furniture correctly

    + Dust/vacuum ceiling vents

    + Vacuum upholstered furniture

    + Assist with deep cleaning during break periods- stripping, scrub & recoat, cleaning restrooms, glass, and furniture.

    + Removes snow.

    + Minor grounds keeping

    + Lawn mowing

    + Assist with delivery of supplies

    + Properly maintain equipment

    + Report maintenance issues to Head

    + Properly use and maintain equipment per owner’s manual and or direction from maintenance staff

    + Operates all energy consuming devices in the most efficient manner striving to attain maximum energy conservation

    + Monitors HVAC system and reports problems to maintenance via work orders

    + Make minor repairs to equipment, building, furniture, hardware, windows etc..

    + Reports major repair problems to head custodian and maintenance department

    + Responsible for closing and securing building

    + Must establish and maintain a satisfactory working relationship with teachers, students and fellow employees

    + Must treat fellow workers with respect and facilitate a non- hostile work environment

    + Performs other duties as assigned

    Physical Requirements of Position: (HBV X Yes No)

    + Have physical ability to lift and carry 56 lbs.

    + Have the physical ability to climb an eight-foot ladder and perform custodial tasks

    + In addition to these specific qualifications this person must meet all the general qualifications as listed in the "lead custodian" job description of the Davenport Community School District as posted on the district web site.

     

    Special Qualification Desired: (Personal Qualities, Education, Skills Needed, Experience, Etc.)

     

    + Must have high school degree or GED

    + Must be able to direct others to the successful completion of assigned tasks

    + Have a thorough knowledge of all cleaning procedures, chemicals & equipment

    + 1 year custodial experience

    + Ability to learn how to operate a computer, use email, open attachments and complete electronic work orders.