Summer Custodian Job at Cedar Rapids Community School District in Cedar Rapids

• Position Type:
  Maintenance/Custodial/ Custodian
  
  
• Date Posted:
  3/6/2025
  
  
• Location:
  Various Locations
  
  

Summer Custodian II

Hourly Wage: $15.00

A limited number of positions will be available for summer employment.

Principal Duties:

• Under the supervision of the Building Engineer, you are responsible for the following restorative summer cleaning tasks:

• Scrubbing and/or stripping floors, washing classroom furniture and equipment, shampooing carpet and rugs, deep clean toilets and polishing fixtures, dusting, washing windows, power washing, etc.

• Yard work including mowing, and trimming of trees/shrubs.

• Replacing bulbs and clean light fixtures.

• Replace ceiling tile.

• Moving classroom furniture and equipment which includes lifting and carrying.

• Move and arrange furniture for school functions.

• Carry out additional requests of building principal and engineer, as needed.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Classification:

Custodial and Grounds Department

Employment Date:

To be scheduled

Qualification:

ESSENTIAL SKILLS/APTITUDES/REQUIREMENTS:

• To be successful as a seasonal/summer employee, the applicant must be able to perform the essential duties listed above in conjunction with the abilities and aptitudes that follow. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required but are not all-inclusive. Please keep in mind that this is a general representation and not an exhaustive list. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work with and learn basic tools of the trade: mops, vacuum cleaners, rotary machine, dolly, hand carts, wet vac, squeegees, etc.

• Capable of planning, organizing, and carrying out daily work schedules.

• Able to work independently on tasks.

• Skilled at cleaning in detail.

• Able to work in adverse weather; rain, wind, lack of air conditioning, cold, heat, etc.

• Knowledge of modern cleaning methods, the use and care of materials, tools, and equipment.

• Responsible attitude towards job and fellow workers.

• Reports to work as scheduled on a regular and reliable basis.

• Effective oral and written communications.

• Aptitude for detail.

• Ability to work under pressure with frequent interruptions.

• Capable of representing the school District in a professional manner.

• The above list of skills, aptitudes and requirements are not all-inclusive.

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 throughout each work day.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 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 information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Cedar Rapids Community School district is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.

Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources at 319-558-2747.

Required Education Level - GED/High School Diploma

Salary: Hourly

Hourly Rate - $15.00