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Custodian

SUMMIT
JOHNSTON, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/8/2026

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:
    • 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
  • Certified Pool Operator certification or willingness to obtain within 90 days
  • 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: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; 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 

Salary : $22 - $26

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