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Johnston Community School District

Custodian

Johnston Community School District, Johnston, Iowa, United States, 50131

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Job ID: 5353416

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

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 Director of Human Resources, 6510 NW 62nd Ave, Johnston, IA 50131, 515-278-0470.

Work Hours: Monday - Friday 11:00 am to 7:00 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