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1st Shift Custodian at Sawyer Elementary
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What they do
A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
$33,788 / year median in Iowa
+6% projected growth
Job Description
1st Shift Custodian at Sawyer Elementary
Ames Community School District
Sawyer Elementary - Ames, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5914263
Application Deadline:
Sep 15, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted:
Yesterday
Job Description
Welcome to Ames Community School District, where we are more than just a workplace. We are a community dedicated to supporting personal and professional growth. As a member of Ames CSD, you'll enjoy competitive pay and access to a wide range of employee discount programs. You'll also be part of an organization that values individuals for who they are and encourages collaboration, innovation, and mutual respect. We offer modern, well-equipped facilities, newly built and thoughtfully renovated, to ensure you have the tools and environment needed to thrive in your role. Join us at Ames CSD, where your strengths are celebrated, your potential is nurtured, and you're surrounded by a community that champions your success.
Work Schedule:
5:30am-2:00pm, Monday - Friday; 12 month position (year round)
Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Cleans assigned rooms in the school.
Routinely cleans the cafeteria during and after breakfast and lunch.
Helps prepare building for evening and weekend activities.
Building lock-up/security.
Uses computers to input work orders, email, timesheet/absences.
Uses two-way radio and cell phone to communicate with other staff and community members.
Qualifications:
Frequent lifting, bending, carrying and moving items up to 50 lbs. such as furniture, trash, and bags of ice melt, snow removal.
Effectively communicates both written and verbal
Compensation:
$17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
IPERS Retirement
Location:
Ames, IA; Story County, IA Choosing the Ames Community School District isn't just about a job. It's about becoming part of a vibrant and close-knit community, nestled in the heart of Iowa. With its small-town charm and big-city amenities, Ames offers a unique blend of contentment and excitement. As a college town, opportunities to engage and get involved abound, whether it's through cultural events, educational pursuits, or community initiatives. At Ames, you're not just joining a workplace; you're becoming a valued member of a community driven by communication, collaboration, and a shared commitment to excellence. Come be a part of the Ames CSD, where both your professional and personal aspirations can thrive.
Candidates, please follow the link to apply online: https://www.applitrack.com/amesk12/OnlineApp/JobPostings/View.asp?
AppliTrackJobId=1778
Ames CSD is an E-Verify employer. The Ames CSD is an EEO/AA employer. To learn more about the Ames Community School District, visit our websites:
District Website
YouTube
Amazing Magazine
Position Type:
Full-time