Custodian

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Custodian for the Office of Facilities & Operations in Norristown, PA. The role covers cleaning, maintenance, and safety compliance across offices, restrooms and common areas.

Expect routine tasks, supply management, and reporting of building issues. The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, physical stamina, and the ability to operate cleaning equipment and chemicals safely.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Basic math and strong communication skills essential.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend for long periods and lift heavy objects.
• Experience with cleaning equipment and hazardous materials safety.

Responsibilities

• Keep building and property clean and orderly.
• Perform routine and heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweep, mop, scrub, or vacuum floors and sanitize restrooms.
• Manage inventory of cleaning supplies and report repairs.
• Operate cleaning machines and power equipment safely.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Safety procedures

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Walk behind scrubbers

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Cleaning solutions

Job description

A vacancy exists for a Custodian to work within the Office of Facilities & Operations at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. The Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly environment within the facility. This role includes routine cleaning, maintenance, and sanitization of offices, restrooms, and common areas. The Custodian also monitors building conditions, reports maintenance needs, and ensures that cleaning supplies are stocked. This position requires physical stamina, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures when handling cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic math skills
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for extended periods of time.
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, walk behind scrubbers, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and cleaning solutions.
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards safety rules
• Communication skills
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders and work at heights.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine maintenance activities.
• Performs heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals in containers in preparation for cleaning, according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Cleans and polishes furniture and fixtures.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Location

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is located at 2 W. Lafayette St. Norristown, PA 19401.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 12 months (260 - 262 days/year)

Shift: 10:00am - 6:00pm

Salary

$21.04/hour - $24.75/hour (F4)

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, a regional educational service agency, provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools and students.

Why Should You Apply

The MCIU offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package to those who qualify. This may include

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, or disability.

Key Words

Facilities Maintenance Custodial School District Montgomery County