Utility Maintenance Position

Salisbury Township School District; Farmington Township (PA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Salisbury Township School District invites applications for a full-time Utility Maintenance position. The role supports the Director of Facilities in keeping classrooms and grounds safe, clean and well-maintained for students and staff.

You will perform custodial tasks, operate HVAC, and assist with events and grounds care. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team in a school environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma desired.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Thorough knowledge, understanding and use of custodial procedures, equipment, and cleaning materials.
• Basic knowledge of the principles of heating, ventilation, sanitation, and maintenance of school plant.
• Maturity and ability to deal with others including staff, vendors and the public.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Keep buildings and premises neat and clean at all times.
• Regulate HVAC systems to provide appropriate temperatures and economical utilities usage.
• Shovel and plow walks, driveways, and parking areas.
• Check exit doors and panic bars during hours of occupancy.
• Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, dusting, mopping and vacuuming.
• Wax and buff floors as required.
• Maintain cleanliness of toilets and drinking fountains.
• Replenish soap dispensers and paper products.
• Clean chalkboards and erasers as needed.
• Empty garbage and recyclables daily.
• Assist in setup for school events and assist cafeteria staff as needed.
• Maintain grounds by mowing, weeding, and trash removal.
• Perform minor building repairs and report major ones.
• Paint as required and operate grounds equipment for snow removal.
• Cross-train on all aspects of school buildings and mechanical equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Maintenance software

Job description

• Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/ Maintenance General
• Date Posted: 11/2/2026
• Location: Salisbury Township School District

Anticipated Full Time Utility Maintenance

Salisbury Township School District has a vacancy for a full-time Utility Maintenance position. This position will assist the Director of Facilities to provide students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play, develop, teach and work. Successful candidates must demonstrate a strong sense of attention to detail and must be able to work independently. Minimum of high school diploma desired; thorough knowledge, understanding and use of landscaping equipment, custodial procedures, equipment, cleaning materials and basic knowledge of sanitation. Maturity and ability to deal with other custodians, students, staff, parents, vendors and the general public; physical and emotional stamina sufficient to work effectively as a member of a crew performing custodial work requiring team effort; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions with a minimum of close supervision.

Deadline for applications: November 20th, 2026 or until filled

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Keep buildings and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
2. Regulate heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of utilities
3. Shovel and plow walks, driveways, parking areas and steps as appropriate.
4. Check daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bars are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
5. Perform custodial duties such as sweeping, dusting, mopping and vacuuming floors, stairs and corridors.
6. Wax and buff floors as required.
7. Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of toilets and drinking fountains.
8. Replenish soap dispensers, toilet paper holders and towel holders.
9. Clean chalkboards and erasers as needed.
10. Empty garbage and recyclable materials daily.
11. Clean routine equipment such as pencil sharpeners, soap dispensers, map racks, floor machines and vacuums.
12. Assist in the preparation of school events by setting up or removing tables, chairs, furniture, flags, signs, decorations, etc. as required.
13. Assist cafeteria staff by removing garbage, cleaning, mopping, and clearing loading platforms.
14. Maintain upkeep of grounds by cutting grass, weeding, tree trimming and by keeping grounds free from paper and debris.
15. Perform miscellaneous work such as washing windows, changing light bulbs, and installing fixtures and equipment.
16. Request necessary custodial supplies and equipment, and evaluate their effectiveness with the Director of Facilities.
17. Ascertain security of building by checking doors, roof hatches and windows.
18. Conduct periodic inspection of all electrical installations to ensure their safe condition.
19. Report any apparent malfunction of equipment or damage to buildings such as broken windows, faulty electrical switches or other safety hazards.
20. Inspect building egress and ensure that all fire exits are clear and fire exit signs are fully operational.
21. Operate and clean heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, replacing filters, lubricating working parts where applicable, and as assigned.
22. Assist maintenance department with preventative maintenance program.
23. Make minor building, furniture and equipment repairs.
24. Report major building repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
25. Paint as required.
26. Must be able to operate all grounds and fleet equipment to support daily grounds care and removal of snow.
27. Must be able to arrive at work or assigned special duties on time daily.
28. Must be willing to be cross trained on all aspects of school buildings and mechanical equipment.
29. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Facilities, Assistant to the Director of Facilities, or Building Principals.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Minimum of high school diploma desired.
2. Must have a valid drivers license.
3. Thorough knowledge, understanding and use of custodial procedures, equipment, and cleaning materials.
4. Basic knowledge of the principles of heating, ventilation, sanitation, and maintenance of school plant.
5. Maturity and ability to deal with other custodians, students, staff, parents, vendors and the general public.
6. Physical and emotional stamina sufficient to work effectively as a member of a crew performing custodial work requiring team effort.
7. Must be able to work independently and be self motivated.
8. Ability to understand and carry our oral and written instructions with a minimum of close supervision.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to climb a ladder and to work at a high elevation. Must be able to lift, carry, push and pull a weight of 50 pounds, transport it 100 yards, and lift it to shoulder height. Must be able to reach over the head to retrieve/store objects, and/or crawl into confined spaces. Must be able to stoop and bend as required to operate various equipment. The employee must be able to manage courteous communications with others, including those who are upset or angry, both via the telephone, in writing and in person.

SENSORY ABILITIES:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, write, read, type, talk, communicate, comprehend and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands, fingers, arms and legs to handle or feel and reach, including repetitive motions with all limbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Must be available during normal business hours. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Must be able to work outside in various forms of inclement weather.

TEMPERAMENT:

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Must be able to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Able to make judgments and work under high levels of stress.

COGNITIVE ABILITY:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, technical manuals, and procedure manuals and blue prints. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form. Ability to plan, organize and delegate tasks. Ability to handle multiple tasks and make decisions in a timely manner. Ability to exercise good judgment and problem-solving skills.

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

Must possess sound judgment, reasoning, and decision-making skills. Must possess leadership and management skills. Must possess technology skills to use maintenance software and communicate in an effective manner.

EEO STATEMENT:

Salisbury Township School District is an equal rights and opportunity agency and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, ancestry, pregnancy, marital status, handicap or disability, AIDS or HIV status, union membership or national origin/ethnicity in its activities, educational programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, VII, IX, and Section 504.

For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures, and/or information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact the Director of Human Resources (Title VI, Title IX Coordinator, and Section 504 Coordinator) at 1140 Salisbury Road, Allentown, PA 18103 610-797-2062.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT STATUS: Non-Exempt