Custodian

Custodian

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Chariton Comm School District - Chariton, Iowa

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Job Details

Job ID:5208173

Application Deadline:Posted until filled

Posted:Jun 3, 2025

Starting Date:Jul 1, 2025

Job Description

Job Title: Custodian

Reports to: Building Administrators

Status: ___ Full Time ___ Part Time

Date Revised: January 2018

Basic Function: To provide a clean, safe, and secure educational environment for Chariton Community School District students, staff, and patrons.

Essential Performance Responsibilities

Be in the assigned building at all times except when custodial responsibilities require assistance in other areas. Notify the office when it is necessary to be out of the building.

Assume responsibilities for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining, before leaving, that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.

Ability to use the district maintenance software, School Dude, to communicate effectively with all members of the school district and community and document all work assignments.

Scrub and disinfect floors and fixtures in the restrooms daily. Check restrooms throughout the day. Replace soap and paper supplies. Clean water fountain daily.

Change light bulbs & ballasts as needed.

Empty trash daily or more often as needed.

Disinfect desks, door handles, light switches, and other surfaces frequently.

Sweep classrooms daily.

Perform preventive maintenance, repair, and installation in connection with:

electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems

exterior and interior of buildings

school grounds

Vacuum carpeted areas at least once every other day, more if needed.

Clean entry mats daily.

Remove graffiti as soon as possible.

Check the building heating system at least twice a day to ensure that it is working properly, when in use. Report problems to the district maintenance supervisor promptly.

Perform snow and ice removal duties on building sidewalks and playgrounds.

Clean the gym, locker rooms, and coaches' office daily, making sure that the stools, showers, sinks and drinking fountains are thoroughly cleaned and disinfected. Keep all dispensers filled. Clean the benches, walls door frames, and mirrors as needed. Keep the floors clear of clutter, swept and mopped. Keep the towel and waste baskets empty. Check periodically throughout the day. Keep towel barrels available.

During summer break, perform the work necessary to prepare the building for the next school year sharing the responsibility of supervising summer help and showing by example how the work is to be done.

Demonstrate organization and professionalism in fulfilling the responsibilities of the job.

Maintain a positive rapport with students, staff, parents and members of the community.

Dress appropriately for the position and work required.

Accept constructive criticism and suggestions and seek to improve each performance responsibility.

Maintain confidentiality in the school operation.

Maintain all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduled servicing on a regular schedule.

Keep an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand, and requisitions such needed replacements from the principal far enough in advance so that they may be delivered in such time as will not hinder the custodian's work.

Conduct an on-going program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.

Report any damage or items in need of repair to the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Adhere to applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations, board policies and administrative rules.

Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Building Administrator or Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Specifications/Qualifications:

High School Diploma

Experience in the area of building maintenance

Demonstrated aptitude or competence for assigned responsibilities

CCSD assigned trainings, including but not limited too; Bloodborne Pathogens, Chariton Code of Conduct, Chariton Tobacco & Substance Abuse, and Child Abuse.

Physical Requirements

Physical requirements vary by individual job assignment but requires a minimum of the following physical requirements

TASK

NEVER

0%

OCCASIONAL

1-32%

FREQUENT

33-66%

CONSTANT

67%+

A

Walking

x

B

Standing

x

C

Sitting

x

D

Bending/Stooping

x

E

Reaching/pulling/pushing

x

F

Carrying (up to 50 feet)

x

G

Climbing(ladders/scaffolds)

x

H

Lifting (up to 50 lbs)

X

I

Driving

X

J

Manual Dexterity

Telephone

Computer

Other

x

x

x

Working Conditions:

Includes extreme temperatures and humidity, indoors & outdoors. Hazards include stairs, chemical exposure, large equipment, and communicable disease.

Terms of Employment:

Twelve-month year, hourly rate and work year to be established by the board

Evaluation:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of support services personnel

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time unless restricted by a negotiated contract.

It is the policy of the Chariton Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity, and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy, please contact the district's Equity Coordinator.

Position Type:Full-time