Substitute Custodian

Young World Physical Education; Fort Madison (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Custodian to perform essential cleaning and maintenance to ensure a safe learning environment. The role includes maintaining cleanliness of the facility, responding to safety hazards, and working collaboratively with staff and students. Ideal candidates will present professionalism, have strong communication skills, and be flexible to work across various school buildings. This position involves physical tasks including bending, lifting, and facilitating a clean and safe school environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness in building and grounds.
• Must be courteous when communicating with staff.
• Physical ability to perform custodial duties including bending and lifting.

Responsibilities

• Perform sanitary cleaning of the school environment.
• Responsible for cleanliness and safety of assigned areas.
• Assure that building keys are kept secure.

Skills

Professionalism

Teamwork

Effective communication

Flexibility

Job description

Substitute Custodian

TeachIowa Fort Madison Comm School District - Fort Madison, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5454553

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Dec 01, 2025 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Job Summary: The substitute school custodian's job is to perform sanitary cleaning to ensure a safe and clean learning environment in the absence of the regular custodian. The substitute custodian reports to the Director of Maintenance or designee and the building administration.

Custodial Duties

• Care of the building, equipment and furnishings under your care
• Safety, both inside and outside the building
• Cleanliness of the interior building and outside grounds
• Creating and maintaining goodwill with staff, public and students

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for the building, equipment and furnishings under your control
• Responsible for the building keys assigned to you. Do not loan building keys to another person. The building should be locked except for authorized meetings and open only the areas necessary.
• Watch and correct hazards that could cause slips, trips and falls
• Keep playground and grounds areas free from broken bottles, trash, rubbish piles or any other hazards
• Remove snow and ice as necessary around entryways and outside steps
• Responsible for the overall cleanliness level in your assigned area
• Must be courteous and professional when communicating with staff, students and community
• Maintain high level of professionalism and confidentiality
• Will be expected to be a team member in the building, working closely with other building custodians and building staff
• Must present appropriate appearance by maintaining personal hygiene and dressing in clean uniforms during the school year
• Responsible for the efficient and effective use of supplies and equipment
• Complete required district trainings
• Flexibility is required to cover buildings in the district as requested
• Other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements: Bending, carrying, climbing, driving, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, sitting, standing, walking

The Fort Madison Community School District is an EEO/AA employer

Fort Madison Community School District requires background check to be completed before hiring.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://fmcsd.mysmarthire.com/jobs/25951-5048.html

Position Type: Not provided

Job Categories:

Substitute > Substitute

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Trisha Hager , HR
• Fort Madison Community School District
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]