Facilities Custodian: Clean, Safe Office Environments

Montgomery County Intermediate Unit; Norristown (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan forgiveness eligibility

Public School Employees' Retirement (

Paid time off

Job summary

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment within the Office of Facilities & Operations. The role requires routine cleaning, proper chemical handling, and operating cleaning equipment in a school district setting.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 7 hours per day, with 260–262 days per year, and a pay rate of $21.04 to $24.75 per hour. Equal opportunity employer committed to safe working conditions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Basic math skills are required.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures is required.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for long periods.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for extended periods.
• Experience with cleaning equipment (scrubbers, vacuums, buffers).
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals is required.
• Knowledge of safety rules for occupational hazards is required.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work at heights.

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.
• Sanitizes and stocks restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions.
• Prepares cleaning solutions and chemicals as instructed.
• Follows chemical safety procedures to prevent damage.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles needed for cleaning tasks.
• Notifies managers of repairs or additions to building systems.

Skills

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Safety procedures knowledge

Cleaning equipment operation

Ladder use and heights

Chemical handling knowledge

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment (scrubbers, vacuums)

Job description

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is seeking a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment within the Office of Facilities & Operations. The role requires routine cleaning, proper chemical handling, and operating cleaning equipment in a school district setting.

The position offers a Monday–Friday schedule, 7 hours per day, with 260–262 days per year, and a pay rate of $21.04 to $24.75 per hour. Equal opportunity employer committed to safe working conditions.