Full-Time Custodian

Palmyra Area School District; Palmyra (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 2,133,000 - 2,587,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

10 paid sick days annually

Paid vacation time

Life insurance $20,000

Medical, dental, vision

Health Savings Account contributions

Tuition assistance up to $1,200/year

PSERS pension

Job summary

The Palmyra Area School District is seeking a full-time Custodian at the High School to keep facilities clean and safe for students and staff. You will be trained during the initial period and guaranteed full-time work while you are learning the role.

Evening shifts occur during the school year from 3:00 PM to 11:00 PM, with In-Service days offering day shifts; summer hours run 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday to Thursday, Fridays off. All required clearances are paid for by PASD.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must provide PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Clearance, and FBI Clearance (paid by PASD).
• Must be able to work independently with or without supervision.
• Minimum starting rate of $15.48 - $18.78 per hour; credit may be given for relevant experience.
• Working hours: during the school year 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; summer days may include day shifts.

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 to different locations within the buildings, including lifting boxes
• Summer cleaning as assigned

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Positive attitude

Energetic

Job description

Palmyra Area School District is seeking applicants for our open full-time Custodian position at the High 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 - and they are 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 $15.48 - $18.78 per hour; credit may be given for relevant experience
• Working hours:
  • During the school year will be primarily 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM; In-Service days may have the opportunity to work day-shift
  • Summer hours will be primarily Monday - Thursday working 10-hours during the daytime (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, be a team player and take pride in your work

Responsibilities For Our Custodian Position

• 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 to different locations within the buildings, including lifting boxes
• Summer cleaning as assigned

Benefits Of Being a Custodian

• All required clearances are paid for by Palmyra Area School District, including renewals every five (5) years
• PAID holidays - you do not have to work on holidays!
• Receive 10 paid sick days annually, which can accumulate from year-to-year if they are not used
• Paid vacation time
• A $20,000 life insurance policy provided at no cost to the employee
• Amazing family benefits - medical, dental, vision, and prescription benefits - are provided by PASD with two (2) medical plans for employees to choose from!
  • Our PPO medical plan has a $500 (individual) or $1,000 (family) deductible
  • Our High Deductible medical plan has a $2,000 (individual) or $4,000 (family) deductible - and PASD contributes $1,500 (individual) or $3,000 (family) into your Health Savings Account annually
  • If you do not need benefits, a paid waiver is provided annually!
• Palmyra Area School District will pay the full cost of tuition and any reasonable expenses for courses, workshops, seminars, conferences, or in-service training sessions (up to $1,200/year)
• After five (5) years of service to PASD, a full-time support staff employee will be moved the midpoint if they have not reached it by that time
• Employees will have a pension through the Pennsylvania School Employee Retirement System (PSERS)
• Employees are eligible to participate in 403(b) and Roth 403(b) programs

Interested in applying for this position?

All applicants are required to submit a letter of interest and resume. If hired, a PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check, and FBI Background Check will be required.

Questions? Contact HR.

Mrs. Angela Hepner, Director of Human Resources

Palmyra Area School District, District Office

1125 Park Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

[e-mail] (preferred)

[phone], Option 9