Substitutute Custodian

Johnston Community School District; Johnston (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnston Community School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming school environment across district facilities in Johnston, Iowa. This role supports students and staff by ensuring a well-kept learning space and prompt handling of maintenance needs.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED, the ability to lift up to 50 pounds, ladder use, and a valid Iowa driver license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs and climb ladders or scaffolding.
• Experience in mechanics/heating/plumbing/carpentry/electricity/painting desired.
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports.
• Valid Iowa driver license required.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building, including cleaning and maintaining equipment.
• Reports major repairs or damage promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal, or Director of Buildings and Grounds.
• Locks doors and windows of assigned buildings.
• Cleans corridors during the day when conditions require it.
• Assists in moving classroom furniture, materials, and equipment as needed.
• Duties may vary as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Collaborative skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Reading/writing reports

Education

High school diploma or GED

Valid Iowa driver license

Job description

Substitutute Custodian

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Job Details

Job ID: 5893467

Application Deadline: Sep 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY: To provide students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or GED
• Meet physical requirements:
  • Abilityto lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
  • BAbility to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
  • Abilityto stand and walk for long periods of time
• Training and experience in mechanics, heating, plumbing, carpentry, electricity and painting desired
• Ability to read basic operating instructions and write reports
• Valid Iowa drivers and/or chauffeurs license required
• Possess collaborative and interpersonal skills

Successful completion of a criminal background check and physical capacity profile test will be required upon offer.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building. This includes:
  • Cleaning and maintaining all equipment as assigned.
  • Reporting major repairs or damage to school property promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds.
  • Locking of doors and windows of assigned building(s).
  • Cleaning corridors during the day when conditions require it.
  • Assists in the moving of classroom furniture, materials, and equipment when need arises.
  • Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Personal Performance Criteria

• Works well with others, maintaining positive and effective communication with school personnel and students
• Contributes to creating a positive work environment
• Demonstrates integrity and respects confidentiality
• Arrives on time and works consistently until the end of his/her scheduled day
• Works independently and with confidence
• Demonstrates ability to grasp and adjust to new and changing situations
• Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian

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Job Requirements

Contact Information

• Shawn Mikles , Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds
• BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]