JANITOR - 3rd Shift

MCDOWELL - SOUTH; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension through PSERS

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Millcreek Township School District is seeking a Janitor for the McDowell South location in Erie, PA. This full-time 3rd shift position runs from 10:00pm to 6:30am and reports to Custodial Service Manager or Superintendent Designee.

The role focuses on maintaining a safe, clean learning environment for students and staff. Benefits include health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance; district-paid life insurance; a PSERS pension; paid time off and tuition reimbursement to support career

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all areas of the building.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Dust and wipe down surfaces such as desks, vents, lighting fixtures, lockers, tables, countertops, and computers.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or fixing minor plumbing issues.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Respond to requests from staff regarding cleaning and minor maintenance issues. Input work order if issue identified is not within scope of job responsibilities.
• Adhere to district policies and procedures regarding cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

Skills

Cleaning techniques

Good communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Heavy lifting

Follow instructions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

JANITOR - 3rd Shift

Millcreek Township School District MCDOWELL - SOUTH - Erie, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Millcreek Township School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5927896
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 15, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

When you join Millcreek Township School District, you will become part of a team of over 900 employees focused on providing a world-class education to prepare students to reach their potential as life-long learners and responsible citizens.

Why MTSD?

• Full time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefit package including health, prescription, dental, and vision insurance options tailored to meet your individual needs.
• Affordable premium costs for health and prescription coverage. The district provides dental and vision insurance at no cost to you.
• Invest in peace of mind in retirement with a pension through the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS).
• Enjoy paid time off, including personal, sick, vacation, and bereavement leave, to take care of yourself and your loved ones.
• Advance your career and education with support from our tuition reimbursement program.

Additional benefits including district-paid life insurance, employee assistance program, 403b plans, wellness rewards program, identity theft protection services, discount marketplace, and more.

TITLE: Janitor APPROVED 05/13/24

LOCATION: McDowell South

SHIFT: 3rd Shift 10:00pm - 6:30am

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1.High School Diploma or GED, required.
• 2. Knowledge of cleaning techniques and equipment.
• 3. Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• 4. Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• 5. Ability to lift and move heavy objects.
• 6. Such alternatives to the above as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

REPORTS TO:Custodial Service Manager or Superintendent Designee

JOB GOAL: Provide students/staff with a safe and clean learning and working environment. Assist with identifying communicating, repairing, and moving equipment or facility damage.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Clean and sanitize restrooms, including toilets, sinks, and floors.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum floors in all areas of the building.
• Empty trash receptacles and replace liners.
• Clean windows, mirrors, and other glass surfaces.
• Dust and wipe down surfaces such as desks, vents, lighting fixtures, lockers, tables, countertops, and computers.
• Perform minor maintenance tasks such as changing light bulbs or fixing minor plumbing issues.
• Follow safety procedures and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment.
• Respond to requests from staff regarding cleaning and minor maintenance issues. Input work order if issue identified is not within scope of job responsibilities.
• Adhere to district policies and procedures regarding cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or their designee.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to sit, talk, or hear.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and move quickly when necessary to promote student learning and/or safety.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to push items of 50 lbs. such as pushing children in a wheelchair or moving/rearranging furniture.

SENSORY ABILITY

• Ability to speak clearly and distinctly.
• Auditory acuity to be able to use telephone.
• Visual acuity to read correspondence and computer screen.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Indoor and outdoor environments.

TEMPERAMENT

• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Must be courteous.
• Must be cooperative, congenial, service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the building.
• Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions.

COGNITIVE ABILITY

• Ability to follow written and verbal directions.
• Ability to demonstrate good written and verbal skills.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to students, staff, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to read, write, and do computations.
• Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision.
• Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks and problem-solving.
• Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure, and spelling.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disability (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year to be established by employee contract.

EVALUATION: Performance evaluated annually by the Superintendent or their designee.

Position Type: Full Time
Salary: $17.52 to $17.52 Per Hour

Contact Information

• Personnel Office
• 3740 W 26th St
• Erie, Pennsylvania 16506
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]