Custodian 1, Shift 1 – Joppatowne High School - 2026-2027 School Year

HCPS•Harford, PA

5h•$34,770 - $48,874•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment at Joppatowne High School. Duties may vary based on department needs and may include cleaning floors and other building areas; using custodial equipment and supplies; collecting and disposing of waste; moving and storing supplies; maintaining lavatories; cleaning fixtures, windows, furniture, and equipment; assisting cafeteria personnel; snow removal; lawn and playground maintenance; and responding to emergencies. This is a full-time, twelve-month position. The position is non-exempt under the FLSA.

Requirements

Minimum ninth-grade education is required.
If a high school diploma is not presented, must pass testing assessing the ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions, including work procedures, product labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment instruction manuals.
Must be physically able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform essential duties, including handling wet and dry mop heads and buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds; climbing ladders above fifteen feet; accessing lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jacks, and boom equipment; and using back-mounted equipment.
Various lifts, tools, and mechanical assistance should be used when lifting heavier supplies, equipment, and materials.
May be required to hold and maintain a valid driver's license to carry out essential functions.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Select appropriate equipment and supplies and sweep and clean floors in assigned areas, including shops, classrooms, offices, and corridors.
Use custodial equipment and supplies, including brooms, brushes, mops, power-operated scrubbing machines, vacuum cleaners, buffers, carpet sweepers, liquid floor finishes, and dust absorbers.
Collect and dispose of trash, scrap, and garbage.
Unload supplies, deliver them to storage areas, and place them on shelves or storage racks.
Move furniture, office equipment, and other heavy or bulky items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Maintain clean and sanitary lavatories; sweep, mop, and scrub floors, walls, and partitions; clean and deodorize wash basins and other lavatory equipment.
Wash and clean windows, light fixtures, ventilators, and other items, including work that may require climbing above fifteen feet or erecting scaffolding.
Clean and polish desks, chairs, tables, cabinets, and other office or classroom equipment.
Assist cafeteria personnel by lifting cartons or sacks of food or cafeteria supplies.
Assist with snow removal by shoveling, spreading chemicals, sweeping, or performing other directed work.
Perform lawn and playground maintenance, including spreading mulch, mowing, trimming, and weed control.
Respond and assist during emergencies, including inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.