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Substitute Custodian

Charles City Comm School District · Charles City, IA

Posted Oct 26, 2026

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Job description

DEPARTMENT : Office of Operations

REPORTS TO : Director of Operations

RECEIVES GUIDANCE FROM : Operations Administrative Support, Senior Leadership, Building Custodians, and Teachers

BASIC FUNCTION (BF1) : Provide custodial services to the campus to ensure cleanliness, health and safety standards are met. The essential functions as shown below represent only the key areas of responsibility; specific position requirements will vary depending on the needs of the operations department. This position requires continuous use of independent judgment.

SKILLS AND JOB FUNCTIONS (For all Charles City Community Schools Positions SJF1-9) Demonstrated Experience or Willing to Acquire Skills:

Exhibits essential dispositions and ownership of the district's Comet Pride:

Integrity

Courage

Resilience

Excellence

Responsibility

2. Exhibits effective communications skills

3. Effective outcomes in providing students behavioral and socio-emotional support

4. Exhibits patience, tolerance, persistence, and flexibility for effective outcomes for students

5. Exhibits organization, growth mindset, grit, and enthusiasm for effective outcomes for students

6. Prompt and regular attendance

7. Animated hospitality approach to students, parents, colleagues, and stakeholders

8. Demonstrate confidentiality as needed and required

9. Comply with Charles City Community Schools Board Policy/Regulations and Handbook Policy

HIRING SPECIFICATIONS (HS1-15): Demonstrated Experience or Willingness to Acquire Skills

Collaborates and consults with the custodial leadership, campus leadership, and district leadership

Maintains animated hospitality aligned with our core values with students, parents, faculty and community

Request supplies and equipment to complete required responsibilities

Cleans all assigned areas of the campus to ensure health standards are met

Effective use of work time and resources

Cleaning of upholstery and carpets with necessary equipment

Providing dusting services as needed

Wash windows, walls, ceilings, and woodwork, waxing and polishing as necessary

Empty wastebaskets and transport other trash and waste to disposal areas

Keep equipment and work area clean and neat

Reports to work each day in appropriate and clean attire

Works in all types of weather conditions

Attend professional learning,meetings, and required trainings as directed

Assist in laundry work as directed

Other assignments may be directed by the Head Custodian or the Director of Operations.

ABILITIES (A1):

This position will require physical demands that include constant standing, walking, bending/stooping, and climbing.There will be frequent, reaching/pushing/pulling, extreme temperatures/humidity conditions, inside/outside work conditions, and lifting of up to 25 pounds. There will be occasional, carrying of 10 feet, and lifting of 25-75 pounds and 50-75 pounds, and sitting. In emergencies there may be a need to lift 75-100 pounds.

KNOWLEDGE AND EDUCATION (KE1-8 and KED1-3):

Required :

High School Diploma or GED

Eighteen (18) years of age or older

National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)

Meet requirements for trainings/screenings and professional learnings set by the district and State of Iowa

Working knowledge of city and school locations

Utilize computers to read district/office communications and to take required online training courses

Meet or exceed pre-employment evaluation

Ability to use good judgment

Desired:

Successful work or volunteer experience with students and children

Supervisory experience with school age children

Experience working in the custodial or maintenance fields

POSITION INVENTORY : Classified

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

FT/PT: PT

SALARY: $18.57/HR

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job skills and functions subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Come Join the Charles City Community School District!

The Charles City Community Schools is looking for a passionate and committed leader that wants to help us reach our mission of "To challenge all students to achieve their full potential through engaging, responsive, educational experiences that inspire innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration".

In our values of doing what is best for all kids and being invitational, we encourage you to apply and discover what makes us an incredible and amazing place to work and live. Charles City is located in beautiful northeast Iowa with endless opportunities to liveand thrive in a rural setting with urban personality. Our diverse community is innovative in work and play.We are home to global companies that make us one of the business and commerce centers of northeast Iowa and the Midwest. Charles City is also home to world-class recreation with incredible parks, trails, athletics, fine arts, museums, and Iowa's first whitewater river course.

We encourage you to find out why we are a premier destination to live, work, and play. Check out the links below to learn more about our community on social media:

www.charlescityschools.org

https://www.charlescitychamber.com/

https://www.facebook.com/CharlesCityCSD/

https://twitter.com/cc_comets

https://www.youtube.com/charlescitycsd

To set up a tour of our campuses and community, please contact us at:

[email protected]

Specific position questions can be answered by the Office of Talent:

[email protected]

641 257-6500

We look forward to meeting you!

CONTINUOUS NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION

It is the policy of the Charles City 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 Moriah Mitchell 1204 1st Ave, Charles City, IA 50616, Phone: 641-257-6500, email:[email protected] or 504 Compliance Coordinator, Susan Johnson 1 Comet Dr., Charles City, IA 50616, phone:641-257-6510, email: [email protected] .

Listed from the district's public job board. To report an error in this listing, email [email protected].

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