(2198) Substitute Custodian

Coatesville Area School District; Thorndale (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Coatesville Area School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian to support multiple buildings in Thorndale, PA. The role offers 1st shift (6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.) or 2nd shift (2:30 p.m.

– 11:00 p.m.) work as needed, with the aim of maintaining a clean, safe, and well-kept environment for students and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning floors, restrooms, and furnishings, assisting with setup for activities, and reporting equipment issues to the Head Custodian.

Responsibilities

• Keep floors clean and in good condition.
• Disinfects toilet floors daily and cleans fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans corridors after school and during the day as needed.
• Keeps grounds, parking lots, closets, and basements free of rubbish.
• Cleans chalkboards daily; keeps entrances clean.

Job description

Coatesville Area School District MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Thorndale, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

(2198) Substitute Custodian

Coatesville Area School District MULTIPLE LOCATIONS - Thorndale, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Coatesville Area School District

Job Details

Job ID: 4571109

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Mar 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Substitute Custodian positions for the Coatesville Area School District.

This position may be working 1st Shift (6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.) or 2nd Shift (2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.)

Position works as needed and may work at multiple buildings. This position is to provide students and employees with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to work, learn, play, and develop. This position works with a minimum of direction. Current Hourly Rate: $15.25 hr.

Essential Functions:

• Keep all floors in a clean and attractive condition and in a good state of preservation (includes regular refinishing procedures and vacuuming).
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Cleans corridors after school each day and during the day, when their condition requires it.
• Sees that the grounds, parking lots, closets, and basements are kept in good order and free from rubbish.
• Cleans all chalkboards daily.
• Keeps steps, walks, and entrances to the building clean at all times.
• Washes windows, both inside and outside the building when necessary.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and woodwork.
• Empties and cleans waste receptacles.
• Make minor repairs to equipment.
• Be available to load and unload general supplies, furniture, or any other equipment or material that is shipped in or out of the building.
• Report daily to the Head Custodian any equipment that is not working properly.
• Report any damage in the building to the Head Custodian so quick action may be taken to correct the problem.
• Be available for emergency cleanup, i.e., someone gets sick, glass gets broken, spills, etc.
• Be able to run a cleaning and scrubbing crew.
• Keep custodial supply shelves in receiving room stacked and in a neat manner.
• Keep inventory of custodial supplies and equipment in his/her area.
• Write up orders for all supplies and materials needed for the school and give to the Head Custodian.
• Help set up for all activities in the building such as: dances, banquets, school board meetings, programs in the auditorium, commencement in the gymnasium, and outside bleachers and benches for all sports activities when necessary.
• Cooperate with all staff personnel.
• Keep receiving area cleaned up and keep free of all custodial equipment.
• Replace light bulbs when necessary in his/her assigned area.
• Keep towel dispensers, soap dispensers, and toilet paper racks filled daily.
• Do any task assigned to him/her by Supervision.

Must be able to stand and/or walk for extended periods, climb, squat, kneel, reach, push and pull. Candidate must be able to report to any/all CASD sites as needed.

Current police, child abuse, and FBI fingerprint clearances required. This includes the Act 34 (State Criminal Clearance), Act 151 (Child Abuse) and Act 114 (FBI Clearance). All Clearances must be within 1 year of application date. Candidates not providing updated clearances will not be considered for employment.

Position Type: Substitute

Salary: $15.25 to $15.25 Substitute

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 3030 CG Zinn Road
• Thorndale, Pennsylvania 19372
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]