Full-Time Custodian

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
10/22/2026

Location:
Senior High School

Date Available:
ASAP

Closing Date:
11/06/2026
The Palmerton Area School District is seeking a full-time custodian.


Applicants must submit an Act 34 Criminal, Act 151 Child Abuse and Act 114 FBI Fingerprinting clearances.


Position Summary:
Responsible to service assigned facilities on a daily basis by maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary facility and perform light maintenance as required but not limited to the prompt repair of furniture, hardware, lighting, and other items necessary for the daily operation of the facilities.


Qualifications:


Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Maintain valid PA driver's license.
• Minimum two (2) years of custodial experience in a commercial and institution setting, preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Ability to work independently and multi-task.
• Ability to follow a set schedule.
• Ability to be flexible while demonstrating patience and professional demeanor.
• Ability to communicate with staff and visitors with patience and understanding.
• Ability to effectively communicate with students, staff, visitors, administrators, and public.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with all staff.
• Ability to collaborate with staff in the performance of tasks.
• Knowledge of characteristics of supplies and materials and alternative techniques commonly used in institutional housekeeping and routine maintenance.
• Competency in filling out requisitions and related forms and in conducting inventories of equipment, supplies, and products.
• Ability to read and comprehend work orders, schedules, and/or written instructions or correspondence.
• Possess or willingness to learn basic electrical, plumbing, and/or HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to use fractions in both linear and liquid measurement.

Physical:

• Ability to utilize chemicals and equipment to perform custodian maintenance duties.
• Ability to climb ladder, scaffold, and operate lift platform to high elevations.
• Ability to operate floor buffer/scrubber, vacuum, snow blower, hand tools, and various pieces of equipment.
• Ability to operate lawn mower, weed eater, and various ground keeping equipment.
• Ability to push and pull/move equipment.
• Ability to carry out shipping and receiving duties of the building, including assisting with deliveries, and unloading trucks.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull a weight of up to 55 pounds, carry it up to 100 yards, and to lift it to shoulder height.
• Must be able to reach over the head to retrieve objects to perform maintenance tasks.
• Must be able to crawl into and work in confined spaces to do repairs.
• Must be able to operate and pull equipment such as a hydraulic lift with up to a 1000-pound load with assistance.
• Must be able to stoop and bend.
• Must be able to shovel snow.
• Must be able to work in all-weather elements.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.


Essential:

• Provide cleaning services to all assigned areas of the facilities in accordance with district standards and schedules.
• Maintain building and supply inventory and reorder supplies as needed in accordance with district standards.
• Set up (prepare) facilities for all activities.
• Perform minor maintenance and report larger maintenance items for repair.
• Provide for the movement and coordination of equipment.
• Observe and control boilers and other plant equipment and systems.
• Provide routine maintenance to facility hardware in accordance with district standards.
• Repair furniture and fixture items as necessary (desks, dispensers, etc.)
• Provide seasonal exterior care in accordance with district standards including, but not limited to, winter elements, leaves, or debris.
• Under direction of the Building Principal provide services on an occasional basis
• Promote work safety by reviewing and following district's safety policies and procedures.
• Secure facilities in accordance with district standards
• Daily inspection of perimeter of building including, but not limited to, maintenance needs and security concerns.

Secondary:

• Perform all tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of District Facilities, Lead Custodian, and/or Building Principal
• On-call for evening and weekend emergencies that may arise at district facilities

Terms of Employment:

• 12-month position
• In conjunction with PAESP Agreement
  Nothing in this job description shall restrict or limit the employer's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This description reflects the assignment of essential functions, but it does not prescribe or restrict the task that may be assigned. This job description may be subject to change at any time.