Custodian

Job Title

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:
• Able to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
• Able to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
• Able to 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
• Work experience in educational setting preferred
• Fireman or engineer license preferred
• 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

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
• Takes advantage of professional growth opportunities related to his/her specific job
• 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

Professional Performance Criteria

• Performs general cleaning and maintenance of the school building. This includes:
• Cleaning and maintaining all equipment as assigned
• Assisting in necessary painting and general repairs to plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general mechanical areas
• Assisting in remodeling and renovation work
• Reporting major repairs or damage to school property promptly to the Building Head Custodian, Principal or Director of Buildings and Grounds
• Performing emergency repair or cleaning services as necessary
• Assisting in emergency evacuation situations
• Locking of doors and windows of assigned building(s)
• Cleaning corridors during the day when conditions require it
• Participates in the general maintenance of the school grounds. This includes:
• Assisting in snow removal
• Assists in the moving of classroom furniture, materials, and equipment when need arises
• Provides input in setting daily schedules and demonstrates initiative in getting duties completed in a timely manner
• Duties and responsibilities as requested by supervisor may vary from time to time

Work Hours: 3:30 - 11:30 PM, Monday - Friday

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)
• Flex spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Paid leave and holidays
• Tuition reimbursement