Custodian - Mid Day Shift (11:00 am to 7:00 pm)

Unionville-Chadds Ford School District; Chadds Ford (Delaware County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a Custodian for the Mid-Day Shift at Chadds Ford Elementary School. This 12-month position involves cleaning, maintenance, and minor repairs. Candidates must have good communication skills, physical stamina, and a commitment to maintaining the school's appearance.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and listening skills.
• Ability to observe, assess a situation and problem solve.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining assigned areas.
• Performing minor repairs and reporting needed repairs.
• Assisting with special events and activities.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Job description

Custodian - Mid-Day Shift (11:00 am - 7 pm)

Chadds Ford Elementary School

8 hours per day x 260 days per year (12-month position - benefits eligible)

Salary: $17.34 per hour

Available Mid-June 2025

QUALIFICATIONS: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skill and/or ability necessary.

• Basic reading, writing and listening skills – verbal and written communication skills

• Basic computer skills – work orders, supply orders, email and other basic applications

  Experience or willingness to learn
• Basic knowledge of hand tools and cleaning
• Skills to work with people – pleasant, positive, enthusiastic
• Aptitude, physical ability and stamina
• Be of good moral character (honest and trustworthy)
• Physical strength to lift, carry, transport supplies, furniture and school equipment
• Commitment to school appearance and willingness to help faculty and students maintain it
• Knowledge of minor repairs for bathroom /classroom hardware, ceiling tiles, furniture, vents, fluorescent lights, etc.
• Ability to read and comprehend manuals for new minor repair tasks
• Ability to use time effectively
• Ability to maintain good personal hygiene and well-groomed appearance
• Good to excellent employment history
• Good organizational skills – attention to detail
• Ability to observe, assess a situation and problem solve
• Must shovel snow
• Flexibility in schedule – in working overtime
• Ability and willingness to work as a team member and independently
• Ability to climb ladder, work on scaffold or lift
• Ability to work on 6-8 foot step ladder

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleaning and/or maintaining assigned areas – stripping/waxing, wet/dry mopping, buffing, dusting, vacuuming, lavatory cleaning, carpet extraction, etc. as assigned by supervisor
• Unlock building/Lockup – check building systems - security
• Assist with special events and activities
• Receive, store, distribute and inventory general supplies
• Assemble and deliver furniture
• Basic equipment care
• Perform minor repairs – hand tools – including replacing light bulbs
• Report needed repairs
• Assist different departments, PTO and outside groups
• Monitor facility use and assist outside groups using facility
• Work overtime as needed – snow removal and salting – everyone shovels snow!
• Help with student dismissal
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Twelve (12) months per year /40 hours per week
• School Year: 8-hour shift Monday-Friday
• School Breaks: 8-hour shift (day)
• Summer: 10-hour shift Monday-Thursday (day)
• Overtime may be required (possible weekends)

Clearances required for employment:

Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151)

Pennsylvania State Criminal Record Check (Act 34)

Federal Criminal History Record Check (Act 114 )

Act 168 Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release: Unionville-Chadds Ford School District uses an online process for submission and processing of required Act 168 forms. Candidates will receive information as necessary during the selection process.

The Unionville-Chadds Ford School District is an equal opportunity employment, educational and service organization.