Custodian 1, Shift 2 – Magnolia Elementary School - 2026-2027 School Year

HCPS•Harford, PA

11h•$35,602 - $49,706•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian I performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment at Magnolia Elementary School. This is a full-time, twelve-month, second-shift position. Duties may vary based on departmental needs and may include other related assignments. The position involves cleaning classrooms, offices, corridors, lavatories, and other areas; using custodial equipment and supplies; disposing of waste; receiving and storing supplies; moving furniture and equipment; maintaining grounds and playgrounds; and assisting with snow removal, cafeteria tasks, and emergency situations. Physical work includes lifting or moving items weighing up to 50 pounds and climbing or accessing elevated work areas and equipment.

Requirements

Minimum ninth-grade education required.
If a high school diploma is not presented, testing will assess the ability to read, understand, and apply written instructions, including work procedures, product labels, material safety data sheets, and equipment instruction manuals.
Be physically able, with or without reasonable accommodations, to perform the essential functions, including handling wet and dry mop heads and buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to climb ladders in excess of fifteen feet and access lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jacks, and boom equipment, and use back-mounted equipment.
Individuals appointed to the position 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.
One year of experience in a custodial, mechanical trade, or related area.

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, 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 items or supplies, including bulky articles weighing up to 50 pounds.
Maintain clean and sanitary lavatories; sweep, mop, and scrub floors, walls, and partitions; and 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 snow, spreading chemicals, sweeping, or performing other directed tasks.
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.