Custodian

WALLACE; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; 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 WALLACE - Johnston, IA is seeking a Custodian to provide a safe, clean and efficient learning environment. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm, with hourly pay between $22.07 and $24.57.

Starting date is immediate and eligibility includes background checks. Responsibilities include general cleaning, maintenance, and assisting in repairs and remodeling as needed; typical duties also involve snow removal, moving furniture, and ensuring

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs and work from ladders/scaffolding.
• Experience or training in maintenance trades preferred.
• Valid Iowa driver license required.
• Criminal background check and physical capacity test required.
• Work experience in educational setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning and maintenance of the school building and equipment.
• Assist in painting, plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical repairs; assist in remodeling and renovation work.
• Report major repairs or damage promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Perform emergency repair or cleaning services and assist in emergency evacuation situations.
• Lock doors and windows of assigned buildings; clean corridors.
• Assist in snow removal and moving classroom furniture, materials, and equipment.
• Provide input in setting daily schedules and complete duties in a timely manner.
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian

Johnston Community School District WALLACE - Johnston, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5945372
Application Deadline: Oct 05, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)
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

All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers.

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]