Custodian

Sylvania; Willow Street (PA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Manor School District at Pequea Elementary is seeking a Custodian for the 2nd shift, 2:00 pm–10:30 pm, Monday–Friday, 40 hours per week during a 260-day schedule. The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean school environment for students and staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning classrooms and common areas, basic maintenance tasks, securing the building, event setup, and supporting the Head Custodian with assigned duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals is necessary.
• Valid PA Driver's license and /or access to independent transportation
• Pre-employment requirements as designated by the PA School Code

Responsibilities

• Maintain all school buildings, ensuring a clean and orderly condition by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming classroom, library, hallways, stairs, cafeteria, gymnasium, and office space.
• Assist with maintenance projects as needed; perform minor maintenance repairs and/or upkeep such as painting, replacing light bulbs, air conditioner filters and other related maintenance duties.
• Maintain personal access to the building; lock/unlock the building, as required; secure all building windows; perform building security check before the end of shift (night shift); and report to the Head Custodian any vandalism, safety and security hazards, and major repairs needed.
• Perform light assembly duties including classroom furniture and minor repairs.
• Maintain floors including stripping, waxing, and refinishing; shampoo rugs and carpets.
• Clean snow and debris from sidewalks and parking lots using a snow blower or snowplow.
• Deliver supplies, equipment, and books.
• Set-up equipment as required for each event; following the event return the building to school set-up to include moving gymnasium bleachers as required.
• Assist and oversee groups using the building as directed by the Building Principal.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Custodian or Head Custodian.

Skills

Cleaning chemicals knowledge

PA driver's license

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Custodian - Penn Manor School District - Position Description

Posting: 8/25/26 - 9/8/26

Report to: Director of Buildings & Grounds

Location: Pequea Elementary

Status: 260 Days Hourly

Hours: 2nd Shift from 2:00 pm to 10:30 pm Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Summary
Provide a safe, orderly, sanitary environment, conducive to learning, for all students and faculty.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Maintain all school buildings, ensuring a clean and orderly condition by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming classroom, library, hallways, stairs, cafeteria, gymnasium, and office space.
2. Assist with maintenance projects as needed; perform minor maintenance repairs and/or upkeep such as painting, replacing light bulbs, air conditioner filters and other related maintenance duties.
3. Maintain personal access to the building; lock/unlock the building, as required; secure all building windows; perform building security check before the end of shift (night shift); and report to the Head Custodian any vandalism, safety and security hazards, and major repairs needed.
4. Perform light assembly duties including classroom furniture and minor repairs.
5. Maintain floors including stripping, waxing, and refinishing; shampoo rugs and carpets.
6. Clean snow and debris from sidewalks and parking lots using a snow blower or snowplow.
7. Deliver supplies, equipment, and books.
8. Set-up equipment as required for each event; following the event return the building to school set-up to include moving gymnasium bleachers as required.
9. Assist and oversee groups using the building as directed by the Building Principal.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Lead Custodian or Head Custodian.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals is necessary
• Valid PA Driver's license and /or access to independent transportation
• Pre-employment requirements as designated by the PA School Code

Physical Requirements and Sensory Abilities

• Ability to reach above and below the waist, bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
• Ability to stand, walk, or move throughout the workday (including standing up to 3 hours, walking up to 1 hour, or sitting up to 1 hour at a time)
• Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects, and use both hands for repetitive motion
• Ability to lift and/or carry supplies weighing up to 75 lbs
• Ability to lift, pull, and push up to 100 lbs occasionally
• Ability to work in fluctuating inside and outside environmental conditions, including: Extreme cold (32°F or less) and extreme heat (90°F or more)
• Exposure to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin
• Visual acuity and auditory acuity

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)