Custodian - 11:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. shift; $20.16/hr starting wage

Linn-Mar Community School District•Oak Ridge, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains District school buildings in a state of housekeeping excellence so that building conditions do not disrupt the educational program. The role cleans and preserves assigned spaces and equipment, maintains grounds, restocks supplies, assists visitors, performs minor repairs and preventive maintenance, promotes energy conservation, communicates facility and safety information, and helps secure buildings and grounds. The position requires dependable attendance, safe work practices, courteous and professional conduct, flexibility, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. The role is based at Oak Ridge Middle School and is listed with an 11:30 a.m.–8:00 p.m. shift and a starting wage of $20.16 per hour.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED.
Possess a valid Iowa driver's license.
Able to prioritize, organize, and complete assigned work.
Able to work independently and/or as part of a team.
Basic knowledge to identify potentially hazardous building conditions or chemicals, and knowledge of safe chemical use, posting notices, and disposal.
Working knowledge of facilities and custodial procedures and processes.
Knowledge of the correct use and maintenance of custodial and facilities equipment.
Able to recognize problems, determine causes, and take appropriate action to resolve them.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to respond to directions and requests courteously.
Basic skills to perform minor equipment and building maintenance repairs.
Basic mathematics skills, including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication to determine weight, volume, and distance.
Able to read, write, and interpret rules, reports, and procedure manuals, and read and transcribe identification numbers, quantities, and volumes.
Able to exert physical force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects; move hands and arms quickly; coordinate limbs; and sustain physical exertion over time.
Able to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with the body, arms, and legs, and use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously.
Able to meet the stated physical demands, including constant walking and standing, frequent low-level work, ladder use, bending and handling, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling.
Able to work indoors regularly and outdoors occasionally, near moving mechanical equipment, and occasionally with toxic or caustic chemicals.
Able to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.

Nice To Haves

Previous custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and preserve assigned spaces and equipment, including restrooms, classrooms, offices, multipurpose rooms, corridors, stairs, windows, sinks, drinking fountains, carpets, waste containers, gymnasiums, and cafeterias; clean, mop, wash, buff, and vacuum floors.
Maintain grounds and perform seasonal work, including sidewalk care, snow removal, lawn care, shrub and landscaping upkeep, parking lot and driveway care, fencing, and trash pickup.
Restock classroom and restroom disposable supplies, maintain accurate inventory usage information, store supplies and equipment neatly, and request additional supplies through established procedures.
Assist visitors with directions, courteously, and obtain and set up needed equipment.
Cooperate and work professionally with other staff members.
Perform minor adjustments, repairs, and scheduled preventive maintenance, including changing bulbs, clearing drains and plugged toilets, and adjusting thermostats.
Promote energy conservation by managing lights, doors, thermostats, and checking pipes, fixtures, and windows for leaks or damage.
Communicate with the principal, supervisor, site personnel, and students about activities, safety, and facility maintenance; report property damage and maintenance needs.
Help secure buildings and grounds by locking and unlocking doors and gates, checking windows and rooms for fire hazards, and turning lights on or off.
Follow appropriate safety practices, including using personal protective equipment, handling materials safely, using equipment correctly, and applying safe lifting and climbing techniques.
Demonstrate regular and reliable attendance and complete assigned duties and other tasks as directed.
Maintain inventory records, participate in meetings and training, identify and report problems, and adjust work plans and tasks to meet schedules and facility needs.