District Custodian

District Custodian

Clarke Community School District - Osceola, Iowa

Job : 5573683

Final date to receive applications: Jun 17, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Re-Posted: Jun 04, 2026 1:07 PM (UTC)

• Hold at least a high school diploma or equivalent
• Previous work experience preferred
• Be able to lift at least 70 pounds
• Have an excellent work ethic, ability to work well with others
• Physically able to climb ladders, bend and/or squat, or crawl into awkward or high spaces

Reports To: District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations

Position Goal: To maintain the district facilities in a condition of safety, neatness, and aesthetic attractiveness so that full educational use can be made of them.

Supervises: No one

• Keeps buildings and grounds neat and clean on a regular schedule, and at other times as necessary.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Considerable knowledge of facilities and cleaning practices, supplies, and equipment.
• Takes direction from District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.
• Assists as required when assigned to evening activities.
• Ensure district facilities are cleaned and maintained.
• Performs building checks as assigned including weekends and holidays by the District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.
• Maintains district facilities on weekends as needed, per activity schedules and assigned by the District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.
• Performs grounds work such as tree trimming, landscaping, weed pulling and weed eating as necessary, to maintain the district grounds in a safe and attractive condition.
• Reports immediately to the building principal and Maintenance Technician any damages to district buildings and/or grounds.
• Performs minor repairs in heating, electrical, plumbing, carpentry, and general maintenance with direction from District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.
• Moves equipment and supplies within the buildings, and on the grounds, as required by various activities as directed.
• Assure ALL District entrance doors, exits and sidewalks are clear of snow and ice at all times.
• Performs all duties on a daily checklist as assigned by the District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.
• Knowledge of how to safely use, post notice, and dispose of chemicals.
• Follows and embodies the district's missions, vision, and belief statements.
• Maintains and reports inventory of all custodial supplies needed, in a timely manner to the District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations to meet the needs of the district.

Terms of Employment: Work year established by the Board of Education. Pay rate as per the negotiated contract and other benefits. 260-day contract at 8 hours of work per day, shift and schedule to be determined by the District Maintenance Technician and/or Director of Operations.

Position Type: Full-time

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