JobID: 14837

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
9/25/2025

Location:
Kennedy High School

Additional Information:
SALARY RANGE: $21.06 per hour

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
Under the supervision of the Building Engineer, you are responsible for the following:
General cleaning, such as sweeping, cleaning of carpets and blinds, emptying of waste receptacles, cleaning toilet facilities and filling of dispensers
Clean light fixtures and replace bulbs
Do yard works such as mowing, trimming, general cleanup and marking athletic fields
Keep walks and entries clear of ice and snow
Help with receiving and storing supplies for the building cafeteria
Move and arrange furniture for school functions
Carry out additional requests of building principal and engineer, as needed
Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATION:
Essential Skills/Aptitudes/Requirements:
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge; skill and/or ability required but are not all-inclusive. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment
Ability to perform minor building repairs
Ability to plan, organize and carry out work schedules efficiently
Responsible attitude towards job and fellow workers
Must be in excellent physical condition
Must be willing to work in adverse weather conditions
Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis
Effective oral and written communications
Computer literacy required
Ability to work independently
Aptitude for detail
Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions
Valid Iowa Driver’s license
A driving record satisfactory to the District and the District's insurance carrier
Capable of representing the school District in a professional manner, which includes
but is not limited to confidentiality, communications skills, and ability to present
a professional personal image
The above list of skills, aptitudes and requirements are not all-inclusive
Must be able to pass the Physical Capacity Profile tests.

REASONING ABILITY:
Ability to solve problems effectively. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, colleagues, community members, staff and students. Ability to speak clearly and concisely both in oral and written communication. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

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 enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, climb, use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, squat, and stoop, kneel, reach above the head, and push/pull or lift/move heavy objects. The following list of critical demands is representative but not all-inclusive of the job. Be able to climb up and down a ladder wearing a tool belt with approximately 10 lbs of weight; shoveling with 30lb push; push/pull 40lbs effort each hand; bucket lift and pour 50lbs; office desk lift (one end) 90lbs; transfer 50lb ground to 41”; lift from 37” to 67” shelf 30lbs; carry 80lbs for 20 feet; push/pull effort 25 feet with 90lbs. The job may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally.

WORKING ENVIROMENT
The work environment is usually quiet but employee may work in areas of a building or operate equipment where hearing protection is recommended.
The employee will move, stand, and squat on an assortment of surfaces including tile, wood, terrazzo, and concrete. The employee will generally work inside but will be required to work outside during hot or cold weather, rain snow, sleet and icy conditions performing their duties. The employee will stand or move on surfaces that are damp.

CLASSIFICATION:
Category “A” of the salary schedule of Maintenance and Custodial

EMPLOYMENT DATE:
To be scheduled

TO BID ON THIS POSITION CONTACT
Building and Grounds Department
2500 Edgewood Road NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(319) 558-2202

REQUIRED EDUCATION LEVEL: GED
High School diploma

REQUIRED SKILL SETS:
(All listed items are required to qualify for this position.)

HIRING MANAGER: E.J. Brink/Mike Pitcher

Custodian II at - Kennedy - 2:30pm-11:00pm

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