Custodian

Johnston Community School District; 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 seeks a night-shift custodian to maintain a clean, safe school environment. You will perform cleaning, basic repairs, and support remodeling tasks as needed, while ensuring security of buildings and equipment.

The role requires physical capability, a high school diploma, and willingness to obtain required certifications. IPERS benefits and a full-time schedule accompany the position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Meet physical requirements: able to lift up to 50 lbs, climb and work from ladder/scaffolding, stand and walk for long periods.
• Certified Pool Operator certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days.
• 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.
• Collaborative and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building, including equipment care and minor repairs.
• Assists in remodeling and renovation work and reports major repairs promptly.
• Participates in emergency repair or cleaning services and evacuation situations.
• Locks doors/windows of assigned buildings and cleans corridors as needed.
• Supports in snow removal and moving classroom furniture as required.
• Provides input to set daily schedules and completes duties timely.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5907058

Application Deadline: Sep 07, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 28, 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
• Certified Pool Operator certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days
• 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: 9:00 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.; Monday-Friday

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 $25.51 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]

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