Custodian

Custodian Johnston Community School District, Summit - Johnston, Iowa Job Details Job ID: 5731538 Application Deadline: Jun 03, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time) Posted: May 21, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Immediately Position Type: Full-Time Salary: $22.07 to $25.51 Per Hour Job Categories: Support Staff > Custodian 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: 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 Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Flex spending accounts Employee assistance program Paid leave and holidays Tuition reimbursement Equal Opportunity Employer All employers submitting a job opening for posting on the Teach Iowa system will not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, ethnicity, national origin, gender, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, marital status, or status as a veteran. A bona fide religious institution may choose to exercise the allowances in Iowa Code section 216.6.(6)d. Employers may have additional developed specific equal employment opportunity policies and procedures; please check with employers. Contact Information Rick Stark , Assistant Director of Building and Grounds BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr