Custodian (7a-3p)

Salary : $32,142.00 Annually
Location : Northampton County Courthouse, 669 Washington Street, Easton, PA
Job Type: Full time
Job Number: 2026-00208E
Department: Public Works
Division: Custodial Services
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/22/2026 5:00 PM Eastern


Application Requirements
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.
For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.
Equal Employment Opportunities - It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description
GENERAL PURPOSE

This is building custodial work at the full performance level on one of three shifts. A position in this class transports furniture and supplies, sweeps and removes debris, and checks lighting and other elements for any needed repairs. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the routine nature of the duties performed.


SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Custodial Superintendent.


SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.


ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Performs custodial tasks, such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping and waxing floors and cleaning bathroom fixtures and surfaces. Washes windows.


Checks for sufficient paper supplies in washrooms, adding additional supplies as needed.


Checks water cooler bottles and replaces the same.


Empties waste cans and replaces liners in County buildings and offices.


Spreads salt and removes snow from walkways.


Cleans up exterior drains of debris.


Assembles and removes furniture, bookshelves, etc., sets up chairs and tables as requested.


Unloads delivery trucks and transports supplies to receiving office.


Checks assigned space for maintenance needs. Refers more involved needs to supervisor for other action.


*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.


REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE - Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of methods and techniques of building custodial work.


Ability to read directions, instructions and safety precautions pertaining to cleaning products and equipment, alarm systems and the like, and to maintain basic records of activities.


Ability to learn the specific uses of any assigned equipment and products.


Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.


Ability to keep basic records of supplies, activities and occurrences.


Ability to respond correctly and politely to associates, other County personnel, representative of contracted organizations, and the public.


Ability to perform heavy manual labor.


Ability to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, and dusting equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.


The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus.


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.


The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operation.


SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
FLSA STATUS : FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME )

DESIGNATION : CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE : RU/GR02

UNION STATUS : AFSCME RESIDUAL PROFESSIONAL UNIT
Updated July 2025
Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefits which includes the following:
Medical Insurance
Vision and Prescription
Dental
Life Insurance
Retirement
I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.
II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.
III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.
IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.
V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan (457(b)) which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

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Current Northampton County employees MUST detail ALL County work experience on their application. Failure to include correct work history and employment dates will result in the rejection of your application. If you need assistance with this information, please reach out to the Human Resources department BEFORE submitting your application. Please select "yes" to confirm your understanding of this requirement. If you are not a current County employee, please select "no".

• Yes
• No

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Please describe any experience you have in custodial work. If none, please answer "N/A".
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The Custodian position is part of the AFSCME Residual Union, and starting salary is dictated by the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The starting salary for this position is $15.4530 per hour ($32,142 annually) and is non-negotiable. Please choose "yes" to indicate your understanding of the starting wage, and that this is non-negotiable.

• Yes
• No

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