Custodian

HIGH SCHOOL; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

IPERS

Flex spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Paid leave and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Johnston Community School District HIGH SCHOOL is seeking a full-time custodian to perform cleaning and general maintenance to keep facilities safe, clean, and welcoming. The role includes assisting with painting, repairs, and renovations, and supporting emergency responses.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, ability to lift up to 50 lbs, and readiness for a 3:30 pm–11:30 pm shift. Background check and orientation will be completed upon offer.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work from ladders/scaffolding.
• Experience in general maintenance or school setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building.
• Assists in painting, plumbing, electrical and carpentry repairs.
• Remodeling and renovation assistance as needed.
• Reports major repairs promptly to supervisors.
• Supports emergency cleaning and evacuation procedures.
• Maintains school grounds including snow removal and moving furniture.

Skills

Physical endurance

Reading & reporting

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Time management

Attention to safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Fireman or engineer license preferred

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Meet physical requirements:
• Able to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Able to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Training and experience in mechanics, heating, plumbing, carpentry, electricity and painting desired
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• Work experience in educational setting preferred
• Valid Iowa drivers and/or chauffeurs license required
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building. This includes:
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment as assigned
• Assisting in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas
• Assisting in remodeling and renovation work
• Reporting major repairs or damage to school property promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Performing emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary
• Assisting in emergency evacuation situations
• Locking of doors and windows of assigned building(s)
• Cleaning corridors during the day when conditions require it
• Participates in the general maintenance of the school grounds. This includes:
• Assisting in snow removal
• Assists in the moving of classroom furniture, materials, and equipment when need arises
• Provides input in setting daily schedules and demonstrates initiative in getting duties completed in a timely manner
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm

• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave andholidays

Custodian

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Job Details

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Meet physical requirements:
• Able to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Able to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
• Able to stand and walk for long periods of time
• Training and experience in mechanics, heating, plumbing, carpentry, electricity and painting desired
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• Work experience in educational setting preferred
• Fireman or engineer license preferred
• Valid Iowa drivers and/or chauffeurs license required
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Professional Performance Criteria

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building. This includes:
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment as assigned
• Assisting in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas
• Assisting in remodeling and renovation work
• Reporting major repairs or damage to school property promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Performing emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary
• Assisting in emergency evacuation situations
• Locking of doors and windows of assigned building(s)
• Cleaning corridors during the day when conditions require it
• Participates in the general maintenance of the school grounds. This includes:
• Assisting in snow removal
• Assists in the moving of classroom furniture, materials, and equipment when need arises
• Provides input in setting daily schedules and demonstrates initiative in getting duties completed in a timely manner
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours:Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave andholidays
• Tuition reimbursement

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $22.07 to $24.57 Per Hour

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Equal Opportunity Employer

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Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Shawn Mikles , Assistant Director of Building and Grounds
• BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]