Substitutute Custodian

Substitutute Custodian

Johnston Community School District DISTRICT WIDE - Johnston, Iowa Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5893467

Final date to receive applications: Sep 27, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

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:
  • Abilityto lift heavy loads not to exceed 50 lbs.
  • BAbility to climb and work from ladder, scaffolding, or personnel lift
  • Abilityto 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.

• 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

• 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.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $17 Per Hour

Job Categories: Support Staff >
Custodian

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please check with employers.

• Shawn Mikles , Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds
• BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
• Phone:
• Email: shawn.mikles.ia.us