Building Lead Custodian

•Elementary

Colo-Nesco Community School District

Colo-NESCO Elementary

•Zearing, Iowa This job is also posted in TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs

Job Details

Job ID:

5915301

Application Deadline:

Sep 13, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted:

Sep 04, 2026 2:07 AM (UTC)

Job Description

Building Lead Custodian

•Colo-NESCO Elementary This position will be located at the Colo-NESCO Elementary in Zearing, Iowa.

Position Function Under direct supervision of the Maintenance Director/Buildings & Grounds and School Principal, to provide responsible daily custodial operations, maintaining a sanitary and safe facility for students, employees, and the public, ensuring that assignments are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner.

Essential Functions

Cleans assigned school facilities (e.g. classrooms, offices, gym, restrooms, grounds) for the purpose of maintaining a sanitary and safe work environment.

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

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

Helps with mowing and ensures shrubs, lawns, and flower beds are trimmed, clean, and safe.

Replaces light bulbs.

Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables, and equipment in gyms, cafeterias, meeting rooms, and functional rooms.

Delivers various items and materials (e.g. supplies, mail, packages, furniture) for the purpose of ensuring adequate supplies to the appropriate parties.

Informs students, other site personnel, and maintenance/building & grounds director for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety, and/or proper maintenance of facilities.

Inspects school facilities for the purpose of ensuring that the site is suitable for safe operations, maintained in clean condition, and identifying necessary repairs.

Leads, directs, and assists in organizing written work schedules and written performance inspections.

Works with maintenance/buildings & grounds director to maintain preventative maintenance schedule for heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment, including quarterly air filter changes, fan motors and belts.

Meets with maintenance/buildings & grounds director and principals to provide reports on building needs and conditions.

Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.

Arranges furniture and equipment for the purpose of providing adequate preparations for meetings, classroom activities, and events.

Works with school district employees, service companies, and contractors to maintain and improve the work environment.

Works with the maintenance/buildings & grounds director and principals to develop work orders.

Solicits price proposals from vendors for supplies and equipment and assists with soliciting of price proposals from outside contractors.

Respond to system failures, location shut off procedures for water, fire sprinklers, etc.

Additional Duties Performs other related duties, as assigned, for the purpose of ensuring a clean, safe work environment.

Note:

The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

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

Use of computer.

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 when necessary.

Travel Requirements Minimal travel is required. Work Schedules Must work standard schedule and overtime as needed. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form.

Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.

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

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff, and others contacted in the course of work.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide.

Ability to read labels on containers and materials used in the course of work.

Ability to work with a diverse group of individuals.

Ability to process paperwork accurately according to standardized procedures.

Knowledge of how to use equipment and train others in the use of equipment.

Organizational and time management skills.

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, and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc. Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:

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

Previous successful experience in building management/maintenance capacity or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Motor Vehicle Operator's license.

Position Type:

Full-time