Custodian

Ephrata Area School District; Ephrata (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Financial benefits

Job summary

A regional education organization is seeking a full-time 2nd shift custodian to maintain campus buildings in a clean and orderly condition. The role involves cleaning classrooms, hallways, and restrooms, assisting with minor maintenance, and supporting event setups. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or GED and be capable of lifting up to 80 pounds. This position offers competitive pay and benefits, including paid time off and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Must maintain campus buildings in a clean and orderly manner.
• Perform minor maintenance and assist in setups for events.
• Required to lift up to 80 pounds and perform repetitive actions.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, offices, and restrooms as assigned.
• Assist during weather emergencies and building schedules.
• Perform minor maintenance and snow removal.

Skills

Bending/Stooping

Climbing

Cleaning

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Automatic scrubbers

Wet and dry vacuum

Power tools

Job description

• Position Type:
  Educational Support Staff/ Custodian
  
• Date Posted:
  12/9/2025
  
• Location:
  Ephrata Area School District
  
• Date Available:
  Immediately
  

Custodian - 2nd Shift

Working at the Ephrata Area School District (EASD) is much more than a job. Each employee helps shape the lives of the students we serve and, every position at the school is designed to help our students thrive on campus and beyond. If that sounds fulfilling to you, EASD may be the perfect place for your next career move. EASD is seeking full‑time 2nd shift custodians to join the custodial team. The department pledges to provide a clean and healthy environment for the students and staff. In addition to overall administrative facilities cleanliness, the department provides assistance with event arrangements, daily operations and maintenance; and our custodians are considered essential personnel to support during weather emergencies, and the summer scheduling of our buildings.

EASD custodians are responsible to maintain campus buildings as assigned in a neat, clean and orderly condition, cleaning classrooms, shop areas, hallways, offices, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms; emptying waste baskets and handling trash\/recyclable. Also, they may be required to perform minor maintenance, assist in setups for meetings\/events, unlock and lock buildings, assist with snow removal, etc.

Work schedule: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 2nd shift. Standard hours of operation may change due to seasonal or programmatic changes. This is a bargaining unit position plus shift differentials. In addition to competitive pay, full‑time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package. It includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and financial benefits.

Education & Certification

High School Diploma/GED

Physical Capabilities

• Bend/stoop, squat and reach above shoulder height occasionally
• Lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently
• Lift and carry between 11 and 80 pounds occasionally
• Do repetitive actions including grasping, pushing\/pulling, frequent climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, twisting\/turning, feeling, hearing, talking frequently
• Use head and neck in static position, flexing, and rotating frequently

Physical Environment

Position encompasses entire building. Exposure to hazards include a variety of physical conditions such as closeness to moving mechanical equipment, electrical current, working on scaffolding, ladders or high places, exposure to chemicals and industrial cleaners.

Dress Code

Proper dress is required. Compliance with reasonable standards for dress has a positive effect on the school district. Sweat pants and\/or wind pants are not allowed.

Machinery and Equipment

Automatic scrubbers, wet and dry vacuum, buffer, power tools, hand tools, wet\/dry mop.

Other Requirements

Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months:

• Act 34 - PA Criminal Record
• Act 114 - FBI Background Check
• Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance

The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre‑employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health.

The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non‑discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522. Questions may be directed to Bryan Redcay at [e-mail].

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:54:53 PM CST.

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