On-Call Custodian & Grounds Helper

Cedar Falls Community School District; Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Cedar Falls Community School District is seeking a Substitute Cleaning Custodian/Grounds Helper to provide housekeeping and maintenance across school facilities. Immediate start date and versatile duties across indoor and outdoor areas.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, floor care, restroom sanitization, grounds support, and occasional setup for events. Requires HS diploma or GED and Iowa Driver’s License; prior custodial experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED and one year of related housekeeping/grounds maintenance experience.
• Ability to operate hand and powered equipment used in housekeeping and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to perform basic math for measurements and quantities.
• Valid Iowa Driver’s License and completion of orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Empty trash daily and sanitize receptacles.
• Dust mop tiled floors and sweep debris.
• Spot mop floors and wet mop or auto-scrub as needed.
• Operate auto-scrubber and floor restorer weekly in halls.
• Burnish and vacuum carpets and entry mats regularly.
• Clean and sanitize restrooms, sinks, fixtures and water fountains daily.
• Replenish towels and toilet tissue, and maintain supplies.
• Change light bulbs and replace lens covers as needed.
• Support summer cleaning tasks including stripping, shampooing, waxing, and polishing floors.
• Assist with setup/teardown for extra building functions.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Basic math

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers & Trimmers

Job description

Cedar Falls Community School District is seeking a Substitute Cleaning Custodian/Grounds Helper to provide housekeeping and maintenance across school facilities. Immediate start date and versatile duties across indoor and outdoor areas.

Responsibilities include daily cleaning, floor care, restroom sanitization, grounds support, and occasional setup for events. Requires HS diploma or GED and Iowa Driver’s License; prior custodial experience preferred.