Custodian - 260 days (Evening shift)

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/CUSTODIAL

Date Posted:
9/1/2026

Location:
Southport 6th Grade Academy


Custodian- 260 days (Evenings)


Position Purpose


Responsible for custodial services for all PTS facilities. Provide a clean, comfortable and safe environment for all district sites, associated buildings and adjacent grounds while promoting the mission of Perry Township Schools.

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for routine custodial duties in all areas of the building
• Respond to spills, accidents, etc. that require immediate custodial attention
• Responsible for cleaning light fixtures and changing bulbs & lamps
• Responsible for anticipating supply needs and reporting them to the Head Custodian
• Responsible for maintaining custodial closets in a clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for providing assistance to maintenance personnel when directed
• Perform related or special tasks as assigned by the Head Custodian and School Administrator
• During the summer months, school breaks or in the event of an emergency all custodial employees are subject to call for routine or emergency duties in the building other than their regular assignment
• If working the daytime shift, responsible for snow removal from the exterior entry door areas and exterior sidewalks out to the curb Spread sand, salt or other chemicals to prevent slipping
• Perform general manual labor tasks including loading, unloading, lifting and moving materials
• Promote an environment free of harassment and discrimination
• Demonstrate a commitment to work
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision
• Demonstrate good judgment and common sense
• Available to work additional hours and/or be on call as required to meet the needs of the position
• Other duties may be assigned

Equipment

• Use hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and
  waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, and snow shovels
• Operate equipment and machinery in a fashion to provide a safe environment
• Responsible for maintaining assigned custodial equipment in clean, operationally ready condition
  and reporting any repairs needed to the Head Custodian

Travel Requirements
Travel to school district buildings and professional meetings as required.

Pay Rates
$15.75 + .50 differential


Work Schedule
260 days per year.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards


Seldom = Less than 25% Occasional = 26 to 50% Often = 51 to 75% Very Frequent = Greater than 75%

Physical Requirement


Percentage of Time

Ability to stand for extended periods of time.

Very Frequent

Ability to lift 25 pounds.

Occasional

Ability to carry 25 pounds.

Often

Ability to work at a desk, conference table or in meetings of various configurations.

Often

Ability to see for the purpose of reading laws and codes, rules and policies and other printed matter.

Occasional

Ability to communicate so others will be able to clearly understand a normal conversation.

Often

Ability to operate job-related equipment.

Often

Ability to reach in all directions.

Often

License/ Registration/ Certification

• N/A

Education

• Ability to read and write.

Experience
Previous experience is preferred.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt