Employment

Custodian/Groundskeeper

Primary Purpose of Position

The primary purpose for this position under limited supervision is responsible for the upkeep and cleaning of the Courthouse, including, but not limited to, the heating and cooling systems, cleaning the buildings, and dealing with the general public and salespeople. Hours of work are 7:00—4:00 with 1 hour lunch or 7:30—4:30 with 1 hour lunch. Employees may be called in for emergencies or snow removal, etc. Employees called in before or after their regular work hours will receive a minimum of two (2) hours’ pay (no comp time).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The following duties are normal for this position. These job duties are not to be construed as exclusive or a specific list, other duties may be required and assigned by the County Auditor.

• • Clean all restrooms, sinks, stools, floors
• • Clean all hallways including sweeping and mopping
• • Sweep floors, steps, inside and outside
• • Empty trash containers in all offices and hallways daily
• • Wash windows and doors of the Courthouse entrance
• • Vacuum all offices, mop as needed, dust countertops, windowsills, etc. weekly
• • Take care of recycling bins
• • Snow removal and sidewalk maintenance
• • Maintain/develop a map of the underground infrastructure
• • Respond to emergencies & appointments outside of normal business hours
• • Coordinate with contractors working courthouse property & providing access to county property as needed
• • Perform inspections throughout the courthouse & annex to ensure the operations for the heat, AC, electric, and water are working properly
• • Other related duties assignment or required by the County Auditor or Board.

Minimum Training and Experience Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

High school diploma or certified GED. Valid Iowa Drivers’ license and provide proof of insurance.

Physical and Mental Abilities Required to Perform Essential Job Functions

Language Ability and Interpersonal Communication

• Ability to communicate effectively with members of the public, department heads, supervisors, and other county employees

• Ability to demonstrate information regarding the different aspects of the job areas, as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to simple requests from others 2

Judgment and Situational Reasoning Ability

• Ability to use functional reasoning and demonstrate the skills necessary in performing the essential job duties

• Ability to exercise good judgment in planning to fulfill the various job duties

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate equipment and machinery with some regularity

• Ability to function in a wide variety of physical activities, including moderate to heavy lifting and carrying

• Ability to exert moderate physical effort typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing steps, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling, etc.

Environmental Conditions

• Ability to work under generally safe and comfortable conditions inside the buildings with minor risk to injury Compliance

• Compliance with the employee handbook, county policies, work rules, directives, and other terms of employment as required

County Property

Cell phone and tablet will be provided

• Job Type: Full-Time
• Department: Board of Supervisors
• Posted: 8/6/25
• Expires: Posted until filled.

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Veterans Affairs Commission Opening

The Crawford County Commission of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualified candidates to fill a vacancy for a three-year term.

The selected candidate will attend a monthly meeting, to assess the services and benefits available and/or administrated to the veterans, military members and their families within the county.  The VA Commission assists with budgetary processes, assists with planning and facilitating outreach activities, and proving oversight and direction to the VA Office and staff.

The selected candidate will be paid $50 per regularly scheduled meeting and mileage to meetings and training.  This position is considered part-time and is not eligible for any of the county’s paid benefits package other than IPERS.

Qualifications: Must be a veteran as defined by Iowa Code Chapter 35.1 with an honorable discharge, must be a resident of Crawford County and provide an unaltered copy of their DD214 with the application.

Applications are available at the Crawford County Veterans Affairs Office at 115 North 14th St (lower-level entrance), in Denison, or at the Crawford County Auditor’s Office located on the 2nd floor of the courthouse.  For further information please contact the VA Office at (712) 263-2720.

• Job Type: Part-Time
• Department: Veteran Affairs
• Posted: 8/13/25
• Expires: Posted until filled.

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