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Substitute Custodian

DISTRICT WIDE
Johnston, IA Part Time
POSTED ON 9/6/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026

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:
    • Ability to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
    • Ability to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
    • Ability 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            
  • 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

Terms of Employment: Substitutes are called and used on an “as needed basis” with no guarantee of hours or days.Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision

 

District Statement

Johnston Community School District is an equal-opportunity affirmative-action employer. It is the policy of the District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, creed, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age, marital status in its employment and personnel practices. Johnston Community School District will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

 

There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.

Salary : $17

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