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General Custodian-February 2024
Johnston
Feb 10, 2026
About General Custodian

  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

  Non-discrimination Statement

  It is the policy of the Johnston Community School District not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices.

  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 Avenue, Johnston, Iowa 50131, (515) 278-0470.

  Work Hours: 7:00 am to 3:30 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

  Primary Location HIGH SCHOOL

  Salary Range $20.32 - $23.76 / Per Hour

  Shift Type Full-Time

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