Substitute Custodian/Cleaner (1)

North Penn; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 26,174; Part time

Job summary

A local school district is seeking a Substitute Custodian/Cleaner to maintain a clean and functional environment across its facilities. Candidates should have prior custodial experience and a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include inside and outside cleaning, as well as event setups. The position offers $19.00/hr plus a shift differential. It’s a supportive community emphasizing diversity and respect.

Qualifications

• Previous custodial experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep assigned building(s) clean, safe, and functional.
• Perform inside and outside cleaning and sanitizing.
• Cleans carpeting and provides setups for events.
• Snow and ice removal tasks as needed.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Physical ability to perform tasks

Ability to work well with people

Ability to understand instructions

Ability to stand/walk for long periods

Ability to work alone

Ability to lift and move objects

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

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Substitute Custodian/Cleaner - $19.00/hr. + $0.25/hr. Shift Differential JobID: 3366

• Position Type: Substitute Custodian/Cleaner/ Substitute Custodian/Cleaner
• Date Posted: 9/23/2025
• Location: District-Wide

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another. We look forward to your interest!

Substitute Custodian/Cleaner

Reports To: Facility Supervisor and Head Custodian

Takes Direction From: Facility Supervisor, Head Custodian, and Shift Leader

Schedule/Calendar: Maximum of 5 - 8 hours per day; maximum 25 hours per week +; 182 days per year

Salary: $19.00/hr. + $0.25/hr. Shift Differential

Summary: The Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with prescribed codes and established districtpolicies and standards. A custodian must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state ofoperationalexcellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstaclesto the education program.

Essential Functions:

• Performs inside and outside cleaning and sanitizing services as assigned
• Performs restoration of resilient and hard surface floors (stripping, wet vacuuming, rinsing, sealing, waxing, buffing, polishing) as directed
• Cleans carpeting (spot removal and shampooing)
• Provides setups for banquets, concerts, band, health fairs, athletic contests,community education activities, conferences, meetings, and other events, as directed
• Performs snow and ice removal tasks as needed and directed
• Performs additional duties as assigned by supervisor

Education and/or Certification Required:

• High School diploma or GED preferred

Experience Needed:

• Previous custodial experience preferred

Requisite Skills:

• Physical ability to perform tasks described above on a routine basis
• Ability to work well with people
• Ability to understand and follow simple written or oral instructions
• Ability to work standing/walking for long periods of time
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to lift, push, pull, twist, stand, raise arms above shoulders, stoop to floor, climb ladders and stairs

EOE

ADA Compliance: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

Physical Requirements:

Choose one of the following.

Sedentary Light workX Medium work Heavy work Very heavy work

Sedentary: involves sitting most of the time. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 10 lbs of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.

Light work: If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the individual sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. The incumbent should be able to exert up to 20 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Medium work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 10 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert up to 100 lbs of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Very heavy work: The incumbent should be able to exert in excess of 100 lbs of force occasionally, and in excess of 50 lbs of force frequently, and in excess of 20 lbs of force constantly to move objects.

Postings current as of 11/27/2025 2:18:10 PM CST.

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