Custodian - 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. shift; $19.76/hr starting wage bei Linn-Mar Community School District
Linn-Mar Community School District · Marion, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
$41,100.00 - $41,100.00
- Junior
- Optionales Büro in Marion
- Position Type:
Operations and Maintenance/Custodian - Date Posted:
9/4/2025 - Location:
Novak Elementary Additional Information: Show/Hide - Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc. in assigned buildings (i.e., including but not limited to: clean and sanitize restrooms, classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, corridors, stairs, windows, sinks, drinking fountains, carpets, garbage cans, wastebaskets, gym, cafeteria and other areas as directed by the principal or assigned supervisor. Clean, mop, wash, buff and vacuum floors)
- Maintain grounds and perform seasonal ground work (including but not limited to: sidewalk care, snow removal, lawn care, shrubs & landscaping, parking lots, driveways and fencing, trash pick-up)
- Restock disposable items and provide accurate inventory usage and data (including but not limited to: classroom and restroom supplies, including paper towels, soap and related items; store all supplies, tools & equipment neatly; request additional supplies according to established procedures)
- Assist visiting public utilizing the facilities with directions within the building in a courteous manner; obtain and set up needed equipment. Cooperate and share professionally with other members of the staff.
- Perform minor adjustments and repairs as needed (including but not limited to: proficient in the use of hand tools, small power tools, gardening tools, various types of pipe, wire, lumber, building materials, cleaning supplies, ladders and scaffolds; perform regularly scheduled preventive maintenance, changing bulbs, clearing drains, clearing plugged toilets, adjusting thermostats)
- Promote energy conservation (including but not limited to: turning off lights, closing proper doors, regulating thermostats, checking pipes/fixtures for leaks, checking windows for cracks/caulking)
- Communicate with Principal/Supervisor or other site personnel or students for the purpose of providing information regarding activities, safety and/or proper maintenance of facilities. Report any damage to school property and any maintenance needs.
- Assure the security of the building and grounds (lock/unlock gates and doors, check windows, turns lights on/off, rooms and buildings are checked for fire hazards)
- Exercise knowledge of proper safety techniques (including but not limited to: wearing proper personal protective equipment, handling of materials, lifting techniques, use of all equipment and climbing apparatus)
- Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance
- Other duties as assigned
- Ability to walk/stand constantly.
- Ability to perform low level work within 4 inches of the floor frequently.
- Ability to climb up and down ladders frequently.
- Ability to manipulate 10 inch stairs frequently.
- Ability to maintain balance on wet, icy or snow covered surfaces.
- Ability to perform bending and stooping frequently.
- Ability to perform overhead reaching up to 74 inches occasionally.
- Ability to reach out with a wingspan of 36 inches and exert a force of 40 lbs occasionally.
- Ability to perform twisting occasionally.
- Ability to perform handling/grasping frequently.
- Ability to perform fine manipulation occasionally.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs up to 49 inches occasionally.
- Ability to lift up to 60 lbs from a height of 36 inches up to 49 inches occasionally.
- Ability to carry 50 lbs up to 10 feet occasionally.
- Ability to push with a force of up to 100 lbs up to 300 feet occasionally.
- Ability to push/pull with a force of up to 20 lbs up to 100 feet occasionally.
- Ability to push/pull floor buffer with vibration up to 15 minutes at a time.
- Ability to push with one foot while standing on other with a force of 10 lbs.
- Frequent. Overhead reaching occurs on an occasional to frequent basis for up to 2 minutes at a time when cleaning windows, changing light bulbs or working with the ceiling tiles. Workers must be able to reach shelves at a height of 73 inches to retrieve supplies or equipment needed. When setting the gym up for games, the workers must be able to reach up to 36 inches and 74 inches to bring chairs down and again to hang up.
| Custodian - 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. shift; $19.76/hr starting wage | JobID: 6120 |
Position Title: Facility Services / Custodian
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Immediate Supervisor: Custodial Supervisor
Summary:
Keeps the District’s school buildings in such a state of housekeeping excellence that they present no problems or interruptions to the educational program.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (other duties may be assigned)
Professional Standards:
1. Quality of work (Maintains the District’s school buildings in such a state as to assure an attractive, sanitary and safe environment.) Uses proper procedures to complete tasks and assignments. Sets goals with supervisor and evaluates results to determine effectiveness. Clean and preserves designated spaces, equipment, etc. using approved methods. Maintain grounds and perform seasonal ground work.
2. Quantity of work (The amount of work performed is evidence of high productivity; industrious; accountable for own fair share of work load; seeks additional tasks)
3. Knowledge of job (Job methods, procedures, practices and responsibilities are well understood and reflected in job performance; exhibits continuous improvement and ongoing learning) Participates in meetings, training and special events. Demonstrates knowledge of methods, procedures and practices of assigned duties. Demonstrates knowledge of job requirements. Exhibits good judgment in decisions. Keeps accurate inventory records.
4. Creativity/Problem solving (Offers new ideas; suggests innovative and better ways of performing necessary tasks) Identifies and responds to problems effectively. Identifies and reports problems as they arise. Develops options to solve problems. Makes accurate and timely decisions.
5. Interpersonal skills (Works collaboratively with others; courteous; polite; pleasant; promotes positive image in contacts with co-workers and District customers) Assists visiting public in a courteous manner. Maintains a positive and polite demeanor.
6. Dependability (Reliable; punctual; consistent attendance; completes work accurately and in a timely fashion; stable and calm in a crisis or emergency; works independently) Accepts and completes assignments within specified time frames. Follows attendance and punctuality rules. Absent only with good cause and reports absences promptly.
7. Professional appearance(Dress is acceptable for the job; appears clean, well-groomed and “professional”) Adheres to the dress code requirements. Wears all personal protective equipment when needed, including safety glasses and appropriate gloves.
8. Organizational skills (Exhibits ability to prioritize work; organizational skills enhance job productivity) Plans work to efficiently meet schedules and deadlines. Organizes equipment and work areas. Adjusts schedule to meet facility/staff needs.
9. Safety (Provides safety and security for self and others through following proper safety procedures at all times) Understands and follows proper safety procedures for work inside and outside the building. Works in a safe manner that does not endanger self and others.
10. Written/Verbal communication (Conveys information and ideas accurately and courteously to clearly met the needs of the staff/students/visitors, transfers thoughts and ideas into speech and presents clearly) Follows appropriate lines of authority in making requests or communicating concerns. Expresses thoughts and ideas in an understandable manner. Demonstrates courteous behavior. Communicates in a positive manner.
11. Managing change/adaptability (Demonstrates good understanding of organizational changes and communicates support for such change. Adapts to changes in schedule and work assignments)
12. Professional approach (Professional, positive and helpful approach with visitors and District employees. Displays loyalty toward the organization. Demonstrates a capacity to understand internal and external customer requirements and produces a professional level of service that is satisfactory) Accepts, understands and responds to directions and instructions. Understands staff/students/visitor and District requirements and needs. Conveys a positive and professional approach while working with all customers.
13. Flexibility (Demonstrates openness to new organizational structures and procedures. Willingly takes direction and will modify one’s preferred way of doing things) Accepts, understands and supports District procedures. Willing to change work tasks to reflect District structure and procedures.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
None
Minimum Education or Experience
High school graduate or GED
Previous custodial experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Able to prioritize, organize, and accomplish assigned work.
Able to work independently and/or as a team to complete tasks and meet goals.
Basic knowledge required to identify building conditions and/or chemicals which could be hazardous.
Knowledge of how to safely use, post notice, and dispose of chemicals.
Working knowledge of facilities and custodial procedures and processes.
Skilled in and knowledgeable of correct use and maintenance of facilities/custodial equipment to accomplish assigned tasks.
Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action for resolution.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Basic skills required to make minor equipment and building maintenance repairs.
Able to take direction and respond to requests in a courteous and helpful manner.
Able to perform basic mathematical skills, such as addition, subtraction, division and multiplication to determine weight, volume and distance.
Able to read, write and interpret rules, reports and procedure manuals as required to perform assignments.
Able to perceive identification numbers marked on material; read and understand numbers and volumes; and transcribe numbers.
Able to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Able to quickly move hands and arms to grasp, manipulate, or assemble products.
Able to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting, standing, or lying down.
Able to physically exert body over long periods of time.
Able to use abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time.
Able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, and legs.
Possess a valid Iowa Drivers’ license.
Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an
employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
Sit Rare. Typical sittings only occurs on breaks at which time it is optional. When cleaning low level areas or working near floor workers may have the option to sit.
Stand/Walk Constant. Workers are on feet performing multiple tasks including cleaning of windows, sweeping, mopping, buffing floors, dusting, vacuuming and performing various cleaning activities. Walking occurs in school on even tile, concrete and carpeted surfaces, on stairs and bleachers. Walking outdoors occurs on various terrain and sidewalks that may be wet, ice or snow covered. Workers will negotiate other equipment, desks and cleaning materials.
Low Level Work Frequent. Includes work that requires bending, squatting or kneeling. Workers must reach down to floor for tasks including picking up objects when cleaning, cleaning legs of chairs and desks and when moving or adjusting rugs and mats. When changing pads on floor machine and scrubber, workers must lay or kneel on floor while reaching under the machine. Workers will reach to a height of 8 inches repeatedly for up to 45 minutes when setting up gym for games.
Climb Occasional. Workers occasionally climb on ladders and step stools to get equipment and supplies off of shelves, when working on lights and ceilings.
Stairs Occasional to Frequent. Workers will climb up and down 8 inch steps to get to various parts of the school. High school workers climb up and down steps frequently.
Balance Constant. Worker must maintain balance to prevent falling when walking, standing, climbing or crouching on various surfaces and weather conditions including ice and snow. Workers must maintain balance when working in the Geanie Lift at heights of 25-30 feet.
Bend/Stoop Frequent. Defined as bending body forward or laterally by bending spine at the waist, requiring use of the lower extremities and back muscles. Workers must bend when putting trash bags into cans and bins, when performing various cleaning activities in the bathroom around toilets or under sinks, while cleaning windows or when gathering cleaning supplies off of shelving of different heights. Workers may bend when shoveling snow off of sidewalks and step. The workers will need to bend when they change the batteries on the rider machine. This is done rarely.
Twisting (Trunk) Occasional. Mopping, cleaning around toilets and sinks, vacuuming and shoveling require twisting.
Handle/Grasp Constant. Handling/gripping is required to handle cleaning equipment including vacuums, mobs, scrubbers, shovels, snow blowers and carts. Other objects workers must also grasp include garbage cans, bags, tables and desks.
Fine Manipulation Occasional. Workers must pick up small pieces of debris or garbage, handling equipment operating controls to raise and lower bleacher, to run the floor machine, handling screws, nuts and small equipment pieces.
Lift Occasional. Workers must lift garbage bags weighing up to 60 lbs from a height of 36 inches to a height of 49 inches into the dumpster. Workers lift 50 lb buckets of sand and salt from the floor up to a height of 27 inches to dump into the spreader. Workers lift 40 lbs of wax from floor up to a height of 17 inches. Cases of supplies range from 12 lbs up to 23 lbs are lifted from floor up to a height of 25 inches. Cases of clay which can weigh up to 50 lbs. The clay is lifted from waist height down onto the floor.
Frequent. Workers lift up to 30 lbs on a frequent basis. This include smaller trash cans which are lifted up to 39 inches, snow shoveling and vacuums weighing 21 lbs. Workers must lift the recycle containers up to 39 inches. These containers can weigh anywhere between 10-50 lbs.
Carry Occasional. Workers will carry up to 50 lbs including boxes of paper, recycle containers and buckets of sand and salt up to 20 feet. Workers will also carry ladders weighing up to 40 lbs 200 feet.
Push/Pull (Upper Extremity) Occasional: Worker must push with a force of up to 100 lbs when using the snow blower or moving the staging carts up to 200 feet. Worker must push scorer tables and rack of chairs up to 300 feet. Ability to push inward with a force of 40 lbs with a wingspan of 36 inches to close cafeteria tables.
Frequent: Workers will push utility carts, vacuums, and transports supplies on carts, dollies and pallet jacks with a force of 20 lbs.
Push/Pull (Lower Extremity) Occasional. Workers must stand on one leg and push with a force of up to 10 lbs with other foot to open cafeteria tables.
Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works indoors and will occasionally work outdoors. The employee will work near or with moving mechanical equipment. The employee may occasionally work with toxic or caustic chemicals such as petroleum products, degreasers, and sprays. The employee must be able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
By District Board policy, the district facilities and grounds are to be drug, alcohol and tobacco free zones.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel in this position. These statements are not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his or her supervision.
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