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

HCPS•Harford, PA

5d•$35,602 - $49,706•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine cleaning, maintenance, and upkeep of buildings, grounds, and equipment at Bakerfield Elementary School. This is a full-time, twelve-month, second-shift position. Specific assignments may vary according to departmental needs; related duties may also be assigned.

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, safety data sheets, and equipment manuals.
Physically able to perform essential duties, with or without reasonable accommodations, including handling wet and dry mop heads and buckets 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.
May be required to hold and maintain a valid driver's license to perform the essential functions of the position.

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 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 place them on shelves or storage racks.
Move furniture, office equipment, and other items or supplies, including lifting 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, 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.