Class E (5.75HRS/DAY) Part Time Custodian

Sylvania; King of Prussia (PA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Upper Merion Area School District is seeking a part-time Custodian for the 2026-2027 school year. Hours are 3:00 pm–8:45 pm, Monday through Friday, totaling 5.75 hours per day.

The role includes cleaning, grounds upkeep, security of the facility, trash disposal, and basic maintenance tasks. Candidates must meet clearance requirements and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Experience with building maintenance/custodial services.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperatively with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to climb and descend 10 steps on a stepladder.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to eight hours/day.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Shovels, plows, and sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate.
• Opens or closes the building as appropriate to shift. Ensures doors and windows are secured and lights are off when not required.
• Checks daily to ensure exit doors are open and functioning during occupancy.
• Arms/disarms the security system as required.
• Follows local laws for trash disposal.

Skills

Custodial experience

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Background clearance

Job description

Anticipated Vacancy for a Part-Time Class E Custodian for the School Year 2026-2027

Hours: 3:00 pm-8:45 pm (5.75hrs/day) (Monday to Friday)

Pay Range: $28.00/hour - $35.00

Responsibilities:

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Shovels, plows, and sands walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps, as appropriate.
• Opens or closes the building as appropriate to shift. In closing the building, determines before leaving that all doors and windows are secured, and that all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and are operating properly during hours of building occupancy.
• Responsible for arming and disarming the security system, as appropriate to shift.
• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.
• Moves furniture or equipment within buildings as required for various activities and/or as directed by the supervisor.
• Reports to the supervisor any damage to school property.
• Vacuums to remove dust from window sills, countertops, chalk trays, univents, and AV equipment. Clean blinds and shades.
• Vacuum hard surfaces and floors.
• Clean and scrub desktops and remove any graffiti.
• Spot mop hard surface floors; use auto‑scrubber and burnish floors.
• Wash and disinfect drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including toilet bowls, urinals, and sinks daily. Wipe toilet partitions and remove graffiti. Clean and polish metalwork and mirrors.
• Replace burned‑out lights and damaged ceiling tiles.
• Clean glass.
• Perform summer cleaning including stripping, scrubbing, cleaning edges and corners, applying finish, and burnishing.
• Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
• Pick up trash and debris around the buildings.
• Clean custodial closets and equipment.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience with building maintenance/custodial services and building systems.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and cooperatively work with others.
• Good communication skills.
• Able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to climb and descend 10 steps on a stepladder.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to eight hours/day.
• Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, marital status or non‑relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non‑discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures or for information regarding services, activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406.