School Custodian: Create a Safe, Welcoming Campus

TeachIowa; Osage (IA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Osage Community School District in Osage, Iowa is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities and support staff and students across activities. You will perform cleaning, floor care, furniture setup, general maintenance, and assist with events; the role requires good physical condition, ability to work independently or with a team, and a willingness to pass background checks.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, stocking and reporting needs, and maintaining a positive

Qualifications

• Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedural manuals as necessary.
• The ability to communicate information (orally and in writing) in an understandable manner.
• Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Able to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
• Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Prior custodial service experience preferred, but not required.
• Knowledge of basic floor maintenance techniques and safety considerations.

Responsibilities

• Cleans/preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings to meet health standards.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Move and arrange furniture as required.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and entrances to buildings.
• Set up and take down lunch tables and chairs for all events; move them within the building if needed.
• Moves cafeteria tables within the building for special events.
• Raise and lower flag at beginning and end of day when applicable.
• Fill in for other shift custodial absence as requested by Administration.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure a more efficient operation.
• Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.

Education

High School diploma or its equivalent

Job description

Osage Community School District in Osage, Iowa is seeking a Custodian to maintain clean, safe facilities and support staff and students across activities. You will perform cleaning, floor care, furniture setup, general maintenance, and assist with events; the role requires good physical condition, ability to work independently or with a team, and a willingness to pass background checks.

Responsibilities include responding to emergencies, stocking and reporting needs, and maintaining a positive