Custodian

Teach Iowa Osage Comm School District - Osage, Iowa Open in Google Maps

Job : 5950460

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 05, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

OSAGE COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

Custodian

The mission of the Osage Community School is to sustain and enhance a caring community to produce enthusiasm for lifelong learning.

JOB SUMMARY

Summary:

Provide clean, well-kept grounds and facilities, working closely with the building staff to sustain and enhance a safe & caring community to produce enthusiasm for life-long learning.

RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Performance Responsibilities (Duties may vary by season, school-level and activity usage).

• Cleans/preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc., in assigned buildings to meet health standards.
• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and/or draperies using vacuum cleaners and/or shampooers.
• Sweep, scrub, wax, and/or polish floors, using brooms, mops, and/or powered scrubbers.
• Dust and polish furniture and equipment.
• Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary.
• Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas.
• Move and arrange furniture as required.
• Remove debris from driveways, garages, bus loading areas, and entrances to buildings.
• Set up and take down lunch tables and chairs for all events; move them within the building if needed.
• Moves cafeteria tables within the building for special events.
• Raise and lower flag at beginning and end of day when applicable.
• Fill in for other shift custodial absence as requested by Administration.
• Makes recommendations to improve service and ensure a more efficient operation.
• Examines building and reports the needs for repairs of failed equipment.
• Request repair work as discovered and report needs immediately for maintenance.
• Keep equipment and work area clean and neat.
• Perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed (i.e. plumbing, electrical, baseboards, drywall, etc.)
• Follows the chain of command as required.
• Restock disposable items and provide inventory usage and data.
• Requests supplies and equipment to complete required cleaning.
• Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building and in obtaining and setting up equipment.
• Reports to work each day neat and clean.
• Works in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to get along with a variety of people.
• Regular and reliable attendance and gets to work on time.
• Manages ones’ own time, and the time of others, efficiently.
• Attend in-service training and school meetings as requested.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude, loyalty, cooperation, teamwork, attendance and safety.
• Sort clothing and other articles, load washing machines, and fold dried items.
• Maintains good public relations with students, parents, faculty and community.
• Assist staff, coaches, adult education, and building rental groups in operation of school activities.
• On call for emergency situations and/or when alarms go off outside normal working hours.
• Responsible for the security and safety of the building.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedural manuals as necessary.
• The ability to communicate information (orally and in writing) in an understandable manner.
• Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
• Able to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
• Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
• Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
• Experience in a custodian department or related experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of the…