Mount Vernon Community Schools

Job Title: Evening Elementary School Custodian
Position Type: Full-Time, 8 hours/day

Working Hours: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM (Monday – Friday)

Anticipated Start Date: August 19, 2026

Location: Washington Elementary School, Mount Vernon Community School District

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package included (Health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off).

Job Description & Responsibilities
We are seeking a reliable, detail-oriented individual to join our facilities team as a Full-Time Evening Custodian at Washington Elementary. This position plays a critical role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our students, staff, and community members.

Cleaning & Sanitation: Sweep, mop, vacuum, and scrub floors. Dust and sanitize classrooms, desks, restrooms, hallways, and common areas daily.

Facility Security: Ensure the building is properly locked and secured at the conclusion of the evening shift.

Waste Management: Empty trash, recycling, and compost receptacles regularly.

Maintenance & Setup: Assist with minor building maintenance tasks.

Safety Compliance: Follow all safety guidelines regarding the use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.

Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Previous commercial cleaning or custodial experience is a plus, but not required (training will be provided).

Ability to handle physical workloads, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing/walking for extended periods, and bending/reaching.

Strong reliability, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently during evening hours.

Must pass a background check.

How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their application to Elementary Principal, Kendra Parker at kparker@mvcsd.org.

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The Iowa Department of Education announced more than 530 sites across Iowa are serving free, nutritious meals and snacks to children through the Seamless Summer Option and Summer Food Service Program, known together as SUN Meals.

These federally funded programs, which first began as a pilot program in 1968, are open to all children ages 18 and under in a variety of convenient locations across the state, including schools, churches, community centers, parks, libraries and camps. Meal sites offer either on-site dining or to-go meals and snacks. To-go meals are limited to rural locations only.

Families can find their local summer meal site through the following options:
Phone:
2-1-1
1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479), English
1-877-8-HAMBRE (1-877-842-6273), Spanish

Text: Text “Summer Meals” to 914-342-7744

Online: USDA Summer Meals Site Finder webpage: www.fna.usda.gov/sfsp/sitefinder?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery … See MoreSee Less