Custodian 1, Shift 2 - Church Creek Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

HCPS•Harford, PA

4h•$35,602 - $49,706•Onsite

About The Position

Performs work required for the routine cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment. This is a full-time twelve-month position. Salary range based on Grade 1 of the FY 2026-2027 AFSCME Salary Schedule for Twelve Month AFSCME (Second Shift) Personnel. Starting Salary: $35,602 – Maximum Earnings Potential $49,706. Those who are entering or returning to employment with Harford County Public Schools will begin on Step 1.

Requirements

Minimum ninth grade education required (If high school diploma is not presented, testing will be conducted to assess ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions, including work procedures, product labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment instruction manuals.
Physically able to perform the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, of the everyday responsibilities including handling wet and dry mop heads, buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds and the ability to climb ladders in excess of fifteen feet as well as ability to access lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jackets, boom equipment and use back mounted equipment. Various lifts, tools and mechanical means of assistance should be employed for lifting heavier supplies, equipment, and material.
Individuals appointed to this position may be required to hold and maintain a valid driver’s license to carry out the essential functions of the position.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
One year of experience in a custodial, mechanical trade or related area, preferred.

Responsibilities

Selects appropriate equipment and supplies and sweeps and cleans floors in shops, classrooms, offices, corridors and any other areas assigned in the building.
Uses brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet sweepers, liquid floor finishes, dust absorbers, and other custodial equipment and supplies.
Collects and disposes of trash, scrap, and garbage.
Unloads supplies, delivers to proper storage areas, and positions on shelves or storage racks.
Moves furniture, office equipment, and other items or supplies which necessitate the lifting of heavy or bulky articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
Maintains lavatories ensuring a clean and sanitary condition.
Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors, walls, and partitions; cleans and deodorizes wash basins and other lavatory equipment.
Washes and cleans windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items which may require climbing in excess of fifteen feet and/or erecting scaffolding.
Cleans and polishes desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other office or classroom equipment.
Assists cafeteria personnel by lifting cartons or sacks of food or cafeteria supplies.
Assists in snow removal by shoveling snow, spreading chemicals, sweeping, or as otherwise directed.
Performs lawn and playground maintenance including spreading mulch, mowing, trimming, and weed control.
Responds and assists during emergency situations including but not limited to inclement weather assignments, vandalism and emergency repairs.
Performs other work-related duties as assigned.