Custodian

Job ID: 5884269

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

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 3:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision, life & LTD

• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS)

• Flex spending accounts

• Employee assistance program

• Paid leave and holidays

• Tuition reimbursement