Part Time Custodian II

Job Description

Cedar Rapids Community School District Hoover Elementary School - Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Position Type:
Part-time

Job

Posted:
Jun 09, 2026 7:03 PM (UTC)

Salary Range: $21.31 per hour

Classification:
Category "A" of the salary schedule of Maintenance and Custodial

Employment Date:
To be scheduled

• General cleaning, such as sweeping, cleaning of carpets and blinds, emptying of waste receptacles, cleaning toilet facilities and filling of dispensers
• Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs
• Do yard works such as mowing, trimming, general cleanup and marking athletic fields
• Keep walks and entries clear of ice and snow
• Help with receiving and storing supplies for the building cafeteria
• Move and arrange furniture for school functions
• Carry out additional requests of building principal and engineer, as needed
• Other duties may be assigned

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment
• Ability to perform minor building repairs
• Ability to plan, organize and carry out work schedules efficiently
• Responsible attitude towards job and fellow workers
• Must be in excellent physical condition
• Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
• Effective oral and written communications
• Computer literacy required
• Ability to work independently
• Aptitude for detail
• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
• Valid Iowa Driver's license
• A driving record satisfactory to the District and the District's insurance carrier
• Capable of representing the school District in a professional manner, which includes confidentiality, communications skills, and ability to present a professional personal image
• Must be able to pass the Physical Capacity Profile tests

Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Frequently required to stand, walk, climb, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, squat, and stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and push/pull or lift/move heavy objects. Examples: climb up and down a ladder wearing a tool belt with ~10 lbs; shoveling with 30 lb push; push/pull 40 lb effort each hand; bucket lift and pour 50 lbs; office desk lift (one end) 90 lbs;

transfer 50 lb ground to 41"; lift from 37" to 67" shelf 30 lbs; carry 80 lbs for 20 feet; push/pull effort 25 feet with 90 lbs. Job may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.

Work is usually quiet but employee may work in areas of a building or operate equipment where hearing protection is recommended. Employee will move, stand, and squat on various surfaces including tile, wood, terrazzo, and concrete. Work is mostly inside but may be required outside during hot or cold weather, rain, snow, sleet and icy conditions.

• Human Resources
• 2500 Edgewood Road NW
• Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52405
• Phone:
• Email: human resources

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