Head Custodian, 2nd shift

Position Overview

Head Custodian, 2nd shift at Ottumwa Community School District

Location:

Ottumwa, Iowa Department:
Maintenance

Reports To:

Director of Buildings & Grounds and Building Principal

To provide students with a safe, attractive, clean, and efficient place to learn, play, and develop. To maintain the school facility in a condition of operating excellence, cleanliness, and safety.

• High School education; advanced schooling preferred.
• Three (3) years successful experience as a school custodian.
• Experience in boiler operation, floor maintenance, and other custodial specialties.
• Must be able to work well with students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Experience in supervision preferred.
• Good health with no physical limitations. Ability to lift 60 lbs. minimum; climb using scaffolding and ladders.
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions.
• Alternatives to the above qualifications as approved by the Board.

• Supervises all custodians in the building and ensures duties are fulfilled.
• Reports to the Director of Buildings & Grounds if a custodian is not fulfilling duties.
• Provides training to all new custodians of the building.
• Assists in assignment, scheduling, and training of custodial staff.
• Plans, requests, and oversees all maintenance and repair work for the facility.
• Maintains inventory and requests suitable supplies, tools, and equipment.
• Inspects work and guides performance of custodial staff on a regular basis; provides input to the Director for departmental evaluations.

• Keeps building and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Regulates HVAC systems to provide appropriate temperatures.
• Shovels, plows, and/or sands walkways, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
• Checks daily to ensure all exit doors are open and panic devices are working properly.
• Raises the United States flag at or before 8:00 a.m. and lowers it at or after 3:30 p.m.
• Sweeps, vacuums, and dusts classrooms; cleans corridors after school and as needed.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects restroom/locker room floors daily; cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Washes windows inside and outside at least twice yearly.
• Keeps grounds free from rubbish; performs yard‑keeping chores (grass cutting, tree trimming).
• Makes minor building repairs (light bulbs, switches, faucet washers).
• Reports major repairs promptly to principal and supervisor.
• Maintains regular schedules for motors and mechanical equipment servicing.
• Reports any property damage immediately.
• Remains on premises during school hours and authorized non‑school hours.
• Handles opening and closing of the building each school day.
• Keeps inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel; requisitions replacements in advance.
• Cooperates with Director of Operations for general maintenance program.
• Moves furniture and equipment as required; complies with local laws for trash and waste disposal.
• Inspects playground equipment to ensure safety.
• Performs other duties assigned by Director of Buildings & Grounds.

• Standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, climbing stairs, driving, lifting (10 lbs.), carrying (20 ft.)

All duties are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Full‑time, year‑round position.
• Competitive hourly rate based upon negotiated Master Contract.
• Full benefits package: medical, dental, life, long‑term disability, and IPERS retirement plan.

Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Board’s policy on Evaluation of Support Services Personnel.

Job description last revised: 10/02, 2/19, 7/1/2023.