Custodian - Part-time (Second Shift)

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
5/5/2026

Location:
Downingtown, PA

Date Available:
As soon as possible

Closing Date:
06/11/2026
Position: Part-time Custodian (JobID 5486)
Location: Uwchlan Hills Elementary
Pay Rate: $21.87 per hour
Schedule: 4 hours a day year-round. Second shift hours. Approximately 3pm - 7pm.
Benefit Eligible: No
Effective Date: ASAP

Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!

At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.

At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:

• Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
• Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
• Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
• Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
• Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
• Strive to be kind and reflective
• Focus on the solution and put people first
• Lead by example!

Job Summary: To perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, grounds and assigned equipment.


Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to properly use all types of commercial vacuum cleaners, stripping and buffing machines, lawn mowers, snow plows, and any special tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
• Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer).
• Sufficient mathematic skills, site and dexterity to properly use and dilute cleaning chemicals and floor finishes.
• Knowledgeable of safety regulations, proper methods for using and storing cleaning chemical and floor finishes and
  procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials.
• Ability to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift, auto-scrubber).
• Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
• Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
• Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record. Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information).
• Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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• Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment

Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on this specific opportunity)

• Performs general cleaning tasks and provides customer service in regards to school operations.
• Performs limited maintenance tasks, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, minor equipment maintenance, climbing ladders, and painting.
• Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
• Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions and weather conditions. (Some duties may require protective clothing and equipment.)
• Completes building tasks under the direction of the head custodian and/or principal to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for building activities and facilities use.

Summary of Benefits:

• Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
• State Pension System (PSERS)
• Participation in SwiftMD telemedicine service
• ...and much more!

EOE

Attachment(s):

• 2025-2026 FINAL District Calendar.pdf
• DASD Board Policy 710.1 Motor Vehicle Record Check.pdf
• NO710.1-AG Use of Vehicles by Staff 3.11.15.pdf