Substitute Custodian

Charles City Community School District; Charles City (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Charles City Community School District seeks a Substitute Custodian at the Charles City Schools Transportation Center in Charles City, Iowa. The role provides custodial services to maintain clean, safe learning environments.

You will follow directions from the Director of Operations and Office of Operations staff, perform routine cleaning, assist with laundry as needed, and adapt to varying weather and school schedules.

Qualifications

• Must hold a High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age or older.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC).
• Meet district and State of Iowa trainings/screenings and professional learnings requirements.
• Working knowledge of city and school locations.

Responsibilities

• Provide custodial services to campus to ensure cleanliness, health and safety standards.
• Exhibits ownership and alignment with the district values of integrity, courage, resilience, excellence and responsibility.
• Attend professional learning, meetings and required trainings as directed.
• Collaborate with custodial leadership and campus leadership to maintain a safe environment.
• Clean all assigned areas according to standards and maintain equipment in a neat, organized way.
• Work in varied weather conditions and through school schedules as needed.

Skills

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

Communication

Patience

Flexibility

Attendance

Hospitality

Education

High School Diploma or GED

18+ years old

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

District/state trainings & screenings

Knowledge of city/school locations

Job description

Charles City Community School District Charles City Schools Transportation Center - Charles City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Substitute Custodian

Charles City Community School District Charles City Schools Transportation Center - Charles City, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job Details

Job ID: 5971626

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 26, 2026 5:07 PM (UTC)

Job Description

DEPARTMENT : Office of Operations

REPORTS TO : Director of Operations

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : Operations Administrative Support, Senior Leadership, Building Custodians, andTeachers

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1) : Provide custodial services to the campus to ensure cleanliness, health and safety standards are met. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-9) Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

• Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district's Comet Pride:
• Integrity
• Courage
• Resilience
• Excellence
• Responsibility

2. Exhibits effective communications skills

3. Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support

4. Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students

5. Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students

6. Prompt and regular attendance

7. Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders

8. Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required

9. Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-15): Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

• Collaborates and consults with the custodial leadership, campus leadership, and district leadership
• Maintains animated hospitality aligned with our core values with students, parents, faculty and community
• Request supplies and equipment to complete required responsibilities
• Cleans all assigned areas of the campus to ensure health standards are met
• Effective use of work time and resources
• Cleaning of upholstery and carpets with necessary equipment
• Providing dusting services as needed
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas
• Keep equipment and work area clean and neat
• Reports to work each day in appropriate and clean attire
• Works in all types of weather conditions
• Attend professional learning,meetings, and required trainings as directed
• Assist in laundry work as directed
• Other assignments may be directed by the Head Custodian or the Director of Operations.

ABILITIES (A1):

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, bending/stooping, and climbing.There will be frequent, reaching/pushing/pulling, extreme temperatures/humidity conditions, inside/outside work conditions, and lifting of up to 25 pounds. There will be occasional, carrying of 10 feet, and lifting of 25-75 pounds and 50-75 pounds, and sitting. In emergencies there may be a need to lift 75-100 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-8 and KED1-3):

Required :

• High School Diploma or GED
• Eighteen (18) years of age or older
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
• Meet requirements for trainings/screenings and professional learnings set by the district and State of Iowa
• Working knowledge of city and school locations