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Johnston Community School District

Substitutute Custodian

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $17/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Johnston, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

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.

$33,788 / year median in Iowa

+6% projected growth

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Job Description

Substitutute Custodian Johnston Community School District - 3.9 Johnston, IA Job Details Part-time $17 an hour 11 hours ago Qualifications Report writing Employee relationship building Ladder use High school diploma or GED Full 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.