Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Fort Dodge (IA); On-site; USD 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pay Rate of $18.00 per hour

Weekends, holidays, and summers off

Job summary

Young World Physical Education in Fort Dodge, Iowa is hiring a Substitute Custodian to assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for students. This role is on-call and offers flexible hours with a pay rate of $18.00 per hour. Ideal for retired teachers or parents, the position requires a High School Diploma or GED and the ability to lift 50 pounds. Apply by submitting required documents through the district's website.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Custodial experience preferred.
• Completed online application.
• Pass background check.
• Pre-employment physical required.

Responsibilities

• Assist regular custodian employees.
• Provide a clean environment for students.
• Lift and move items up to 50 pounds.

Skills

Custodial experience

Ability to lift 50 pounds

Cooperative team work

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Substitute Custodian

Job ID: 4031477

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Apr 28, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Position Type: Full‑time (On‑call)

In the Fort Dodge Community School District, we are professional, high‑performing team players focused on delivering the best possible learning experience for each of our 3,500 students. We respect diversity, value integrity, reward competitively, celebrate success and support employee growth and development. We aim to attract, develop and retain the best people as part of our Dodger family.

Substitute custodians assist our regular custodian employees to provide a clean, comfortable, and safe environment for our students to learn, grow, and play. This will be an on‑call, as needed basis.

REASONS TO BECOME A SUBSTITUTE CUSTODIAN AT FDCSD

• Flexible hours - choose the days you can substitute.
• Pay Rate of $18.00 per hour.
• Competitive supplemental income.
• Ideal for retired teachers, stay at home parents, and the self‑employed.
• Weekends, holidays, and summers off.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Custodial experience, preferred.
• Completed online application.
• Pass background check.
• Pre‑employment physical.
• Work cooperatively with combined cleaning teams or alone as assigned.
• Must be able to regularly lift and move up to 50 pounds.
• Must have transportation to work sites.
• Have a valid driver’s license.

How to Apply

Qualified applicants should upload the following materials: Letter of application, application, updated resume including references, transcripts, and a copy of license if applicable. Click the Employment link for the application located on the lower left of the District’s homepage www.fdschools.org.

Fort Dodge Community School District is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Contact Information

• Janina Denetelli
• 109 North 25th Street
• Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501
• Phone: 515‑576‑1161
• Email: [e-mail]