A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.
Custodian
Johnston Community School District
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Job Details
Job ID:
5884269
Application Deadline:
Aug 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted:
Yesterday
Starting Date:
Immediately
Job Description
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
