2nd Shift School Custodian: Clean, Maintain & Support

Downingtown Area School District; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Downingtown Area School District is seeking a Full-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and facilities across district buildings. The role operates on second shift, roughly 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and year-round duties.

Pay starts at $21.87 per hour and varies by experience. Responsibilities include cleaning, basic maintenance, and grounds tasks, plus following safety and district policies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and maintenance tools.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and proper chemical handling.
• Physically capable of lifting and performing tasks at various heights.

Responsibilities

• Performs general cleaning tasks and provides customer service in regards to school operations.
• Performs limited maintenance tasks, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, minor equipment maintenance, climbing ladders, and painting.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
• Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions and weather conditions.
• Completes building tasks under the direction of the head custodian and/or principal to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for building activities and facilities use.

Skills

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Physical stamina

Team collaboration

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Stripping/buffing machines

Lawn mowers

Snow plows

Job description

Downingtown Area School District is seeking a Full-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness and facilities across district buildings. The role operates on second shift, roughly 3:00 PM to 11:30 PM, with a 40-hour weekly schedule and year-round duties.

Pay starts at $21.87 per hour and varies by experience. Responsibilities include cleaning, basic maintenance, and grounds tasks, plus following safety and district policies.