Full-Time Custodian

Palmyra Area School District; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated full-time custodian to maintain cleanliness and support operations at Pine Street Elementary School. This role offers immediate training and a guaranteed full-time position, with a starting hourly rate that rewards relevant experience. Enjoy a supportive work environment with paid holidays, sick leave, and comprehensive health benefits. The ideal candidate will possess a positive attitude, be energetic, and take pride in their work. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the school community while enjoying a range of benefits and a stable work schedule.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance policy

Participation in pension plan

403(b) retirement plans

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must provide required clearances for Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, and bathrooms.
• Daily trash removal and event setup.
• Minor maintenance fixes and summer cleaning.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Join to apply for the Full-Time Custodian role at Palmyra Area School District

Palmyra Area School District is seeking applicants for our open full-time Custodian position at Pine Street Elementary School.

If offered a position, upon completion of all required employment paperwork, you may begin to work immediately so that you are trained and ready. You will be guaranteed full-time work during your training.

Qualifications for Our Full-Time Custodian Position

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to provide the required clearances for Pennsylvania, paid for by Palmyra Area School District:
• PA Child Abuse Clearance
• PA Criminal Clearance
• FBI Clearance
• Must be able to work independently with or without supervision
• Minimum starting rate of $15.40 - $18.69 per hour; credit may be given for relevant experience
• Working hours include:
• During the school year: primarily 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; In-Service days may have the opportunity to work day-shift
• Summer hours: primarily Monday - Thursday, 10-hour daytime shifts (6:00 AM - 4:00 PM) with Fridays off
• Paid holidays OFF
• Overtime hours available
• Must be able to report for snow removal

• Must possess a positive attitude, be energetic, a team player, and take pride in your work

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, offices, bathrooms, hallways/stairwells, multi-purpose rooms, windows, etc.
• Daily trash removal
• Event set-up and tear down
• Minor maintenance fixes
• Transferring items within the buildings, including lifting boxes
• Summer cleaning as assigned

Benefits

• All required clearances paid for by Palmyra Area School District, including renewals every five years
• Paid holidays; you do not work on holidays
• 10 paid sick days annually, with carryover
• Paid vacation time
• A $20,000 life insurance policy at no cost
• Family benefits: medical, dental, vision, and prescriptions with two medical plans:
• PPO plan with $500 (individual) or $1,000 (family) deductible
• High Deductible plan with $2,000 (individual) or $4,000 (family) deductible, with PASD contributing to HSA
• Tuition reimbursement up to $1,200/year for courses, workshops, etc.
• After 5 years, support staff employees may be moved to the midpoint salary if not already there
• Participation in PSERS pension plan
• Eligibility for 403(b) and Roth 403(b) retirement plans

Application Process

Submit your application at https://www.applitrack.com/palmyra/onlineapp/ or email your cover letter and resume to HR. All applicants must submit a letter of interest and resume. If hired, required background checks will be conducted.

If you do not have all required documents at the time of application, submit a Word document explaining your progress, and update once completed.

Contact HR

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources
Palmyra Area School District, District Office
1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078
Email: [e-mail] (preferred)
Phone: [phone], Option 9