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

HCPS•Harford, PA

1d•$35,602 - $49,706•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian I performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment at Fountain Green Elementary School. This is a full-time, twelve-month, second-shift position. The duties listed are examples; specific assignments may vary according to department needs, and other related work may be assigned. The role includes cleaning indoor spaces and lavatories, handling custodial supplies and equipment, moving items weighing up to 50 pounds, cleaning at heights, supporting cafeteria operations, maintaining lawns and playgrounds, removing snow, and assisting during emergencies. A valid driver’s license may be required for some appointees to carry out essential job functions.

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 essential duties, including handling wet and dry mop heads and buckets of material weighing up to 50 pounds.
Be able to climb ladders in excess of 15 feet and access lifts, scaffolding, man lifts, pallet jacks, and boom equipment, and use back-mounted equipment.
Use various lifts, tools, and mechanical means of assistance when lifting heavier supplies, equipment, and materials.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED.
One year of experience in a custodial, mechanical trade, or related area.
A valid driver’s license may be required for appointed individuals to carry out essential functions of the position.

Responsibilities

Select appropriate equipment and supplies and sweep and clean floors in shops, classrooms, offices, corridors, and other assigned areas.
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 position them on shelves or storage racks.
Move furniture, office equipment, and other items or supplies, including heavy or 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 tasks that may require climbing more than 15 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 emergency situations, including inclement weather assignments, vandalism, and emergency repairs.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned.