Custodian 1, Shift 2 – Joppatowne High School

HCPS • Harford, PA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs work required for the routine cleaning, maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment.

These items are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is a similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.
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.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• 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

• 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.

Benefits

• HCPS offers an expansive benefits package including individual and family medical, vision, dental, life insurance, retirement savings, pension, paid time off, and more.
• For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Employment Benefits section of the Human Resources webpage: https://www.hcps.org/departments/HumanResources/Default.aspx
• For more information on holidays and paid time off, please refer to the Holidays and Leave Provisions sections of the AFSCME Negotiated Agreement: https://www.hcps.org/boe/collectivebargaining.aspx

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED