PM Custodian

Lower Dauphin School District; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Lower Dauphin School District is seeking a dedicated custodian to join the building maintenance team. The role involves cleaning, inventory management, and daily operational tasks to support a safe, efficient school environment.

The position requires reliable communication with staff and leadership, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to building security and energy-saving practices across the campus.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with building staff and administrators.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently without close supervision.
• Proven ability to work well with staff, students, and public.

Responsibilities

• Instill a positive service-minded attitude and pride in a job well done.
• Maintain inventory and assist in ordering cleaning materials and equipment.
• Enter work orders for maintenance needs.
• Assist in inspections and evaluations of custodial staff and areas.
• Inform administrators and supervisor about short- and long-term needs, repairs, or unusual findings.
• Maintain building security and assist in energy conservation and safety inspections.
• Open/close building daily and ensure doors/windows are secure and lights off.
• Perform daily custodian duties and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Excellent communication

Independent work

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Job Description

Overiew

Custodian will be a team member for all daily and summer cleaning efforts assigned to a specific building.

Essential Functions

1. Instill a positive service-minded attitude and feeling of pride in a job well done by demonstrating personal enthusiasm and team spirit
2. Maintain inventory and assist in ordering cleaning materials and equipment
3. Enter work orders for maintenance needs
4. Assist Supervisor of Facility Operations with inspections and performance evaluations of building custodial staff and their assigned areas
5. Keep the Building Administrators and Supervisor of Facility Operations informed about the short- and long-term needs of the building including any repairs and unusual findings
6. Always maintain building security, assist the District in carrying out energy conservation efforts, and assist in conducting regular safety inspections of the building and grounds, including safety equipment at recommended intervals (i.e. fire extinguishers, fire alarm systems, emergency generators, etc.)
7. Assist in opening and closing the building each school day; at the end of each day ensuring all doors and windows are locked and lights are turned off
8. Perform all duties of a custodian on a daily basis
9. Perform other similar duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Facility Operations, Building Administrators, and/or Superintendent of Schools

Basic Qualifications

1. Must be 18 years of age or older
2. High school diploma or equivalent preferred
3. Must have excellent communication skills and ability to communicate with building staff and administrators
4. Must have the ability to work efficiently and independently without close supervision
5. Act 34, Act 114, Act 126, Act 151, and Act 168 clearance information, training, and releases will be required

Additional Qualifications

1. Previous ability to effectively use a computer is preferred
2. Proven demonstration of ability to work independently and resolve issues
3. Exhibits an ability to work well with staff, students, and public
4. Ability to strive toward a relationship with community that is conducive to the effective implementation of all District programs and services and represent the District to the public in a pleasant, positive fashion

Physical Demands

1. Regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands for grasping and repetitive motions, reach with hands and arms, talk, hear, and smell
2. Occasionally required climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or use a ladder safely
3. Ability to lift/carry 25 lbs. independently; occasionally being able to lift up to 50 lbs. independently
4. Give and receive oral instruction

Work Environment

1. Typical building setting subject to inside and outside environmental conditions; custodians may be asked to work outside the building any month of the year where they may encounter heat, rain, wind, and cold environmental conditions
2. Working hours vary based upon position, building location, and are subject to change based upon operational need