Head Custodian Chichester Middle School

Chichester School District Inc; Aston Township (PA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid sick days and holidays

Life insurance

Overtime pay

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

403B retirement

Wellness & safety committees

Ongoing career development

Job summary

Chichester School District is seeking a Head Custodian at Chichester Middle School in Aston, PA. The role focuses on keeping the school safe and clean for students and staff, with strong emphasis on building upkeep and physical endurance.

The position reports to Facilities Supervisor and may involve overtime and minor maintenance duties. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience, attention to detail, and commitment to safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of relevant custodial experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Clean rugs, carpets, upholstery and draperies.
• Strip and wax classrooms and hallways.
• Dust furniture and equipment; polish metalwork.
• Wash walls, ceilings, floors and woodwork; wash windows and sills.
• Transport trash to disposal area; replenish bathroom supplies.
• Replace light bulbs; shoveling snow and grounds cleanup.
• Raise and lower American flag; secure building.

Skills

Physical endurance

Attention to detail

Supervisory experience

Safety compliance

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Power equipment safety

Job description

Head Custodian Chichester Middle School

Chichester School District MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS - Aston, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5947754
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Chichester School District is looking for a Head Custodian to join our team!

Make an Impact with Chichester.

We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, keeping our schools SAFE and CLEAN for our students and staff. The ideal candidate will be experienced in a custodian role focused on building upkeep. They will have the great physical endurance to cover areas and duties assigned. A keen eye for detail and diligence are also imperative in custodial maintenance jobs.

WHATCHICHESTERCAN DO FOR YOU:

• Medical Benefits options with District-Paid Dental and Vision Insurance, as well as a paid Buy Back plan for those who waive District insurance (with proof of existing coverage)
• Paid Sick Days/ Holidays/ Personal Days
• District provided Life Insurance plan for all employees
• Ability for Overtime Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 403B Retirement plan options/ PSERS Retirement
• District Workplace Safety Committee/ Wellness Committee
• Ongoing Career and Professional Development

WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR US:can include the following. Other dutiesmay beassigned.

• Has supplies and equipment, that may be needed, available.
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Strip & Wax classrooms, and hallways
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Polish metalwork.
• Washes walls, ceiling, floors, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Picks up refuse from school grounds and shoveling snow.
• Cleans up after a sick child.
• Makes sure in house and outside activities are covered.
• Raises and lowers American Flag.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work.
• Advises Facilities Supervisor of any repairs or maintenance that is needed for equipment or building operations.
• Secures building
• Adheres to all safety rules for handling and disposing of cleaning agents; including universal precautions and proper use of personal protection equipment. Individual is required to be familiar and follow guidelines for the use of safety equipment when operating power equipment.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervises up to 10 custodians .
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Division:AFSCME

Location:Middle School

Shift: 8hrs/day 12 months

Reports to:Facilities Supervisorin conjunction withPrincipal

Salary Level: As per current AFSCME contract

If youare offereda position withChichester School District, pleasebe advised thatthe following information will be requiredbefore you are able to begin working:

• State Police Clearance (Act 34)- complete online and print your results immediately
• Child Abuse Clearance (Act 151)- effective 12/31/14,submit electronically
• FBI Fingerprints (Act 114)- register & pay online, then go to the fingerprintlocationof your choiceto beprinted
• School Health Record - includes physical & tb test from within a year
• Act 24 (PDEForm 6004) - Arrest/Conviction Report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release-A separate formmust becompleted for: Current employer; and All former employers that were school entities; and All former employers where you were in apositionthat involved direct contact with children.

TheChichesterSchool District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy isin accordance withstate and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiriesmay bedirectedto Human Resources at 610-485-6881.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Support Staff > Custodian

Support Staff > Maintenance

Job Requirements

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katherine Shilenok-Wright
• 401 Cherry Tree Road
• Aston, Pennsylvania 19014
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]