Custodian - Second Shift

Young World Physical Education

Pottstown (Montgomery County)

On-site

USD 18,695 - 26,627

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Young World Physical Education is looking for a Custodian for the Second Shift in Pottsgrove School District. This role involves cleaning and maintaining school facilities to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for students and staff. Candidates should have a High School Diploma and experience in custodial work is preferred.

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 2:30 PM to 11:00 PM, with a pay rate of $16.45 per hour plus a shift differential. Benefits include medical, dental, and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge.
Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Responsibilities

Cleans and maintains school buildings and grounds.
Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift.
Performs grounds-keeping duties and maintains equipment.

Skills

Ability to follow work orders

Fluent English

Ability to establish relationships

Basic math skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Hand tools

Floor cleaning machines

Job description

Custodian - Second Shift

Pottsgrove School District, Facilities Department - Pottstown, Pennsylvania

Job Description

Pottsgrove School District is currently seeking applicants for a Second Shift Custodian. Must have the ability to work in a school setting, determine the process and procedures to clean and disinfect all areas of a school or other buildings within the school district. Must have the skill set or ability to learn how to operate various cleaning tools and equipment.

Position Function

Under the direct supervision of the Custodial Supervisor, Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary. Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.

Essential Functions

Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
Replaces light bulbs.
Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.

Additional Duties

Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Equipment

Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.

Safety Requirements

Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties. Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks. Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.

Travel Requirements

Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

Works in standard office and school building environments.
Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds to shoulder height.
Must perform tasks that require frequent bending, standing, and walking.
Physical stamina and the ability to handle repetitive motions are essential.

Qualifications Profile

Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
PA Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.

Hours

Monday - Friday 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM

Pay

$16.45 per hour + $0.60 shift differential

Benefits (start day 1 of employment)