Substitutute Custodian
Johnston Community School District
DISTRICT WIDE
- Johnston, Iowa This job is also posted in Johnston Community School District, and TeachIowa, Iowa's Marketplace for education jobs
Job Details
Job ID:
5893467
Application Deadline:
Sep 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:
Ability to lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
BAbility 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
Demonstrates initiative and ability to work without close supervision
Terms of Employment:
Substitutes are called and used on an "as needed basis" with no guarantee of hours or days.