Custodian

Position Type:
Educational Support Staff/Custodian

Date Posted:
12/9/2025

Location:
Ephrata Area School District

Date Available:
Immediately
Custodian - 2nd Shift

Working at the Ephrata Area School District (EASD) is much more than a job. Each employee helps shape the lives of the students we serve and, every position at the school is designed to help our students thrive on campus and beyond. If that sounds fulfilling to you, EASD may be the perfect place for your next career move. EASD is seeking full-time 2nd shift Custodians to join the Custodial team. The department pledges to provide a clean and healthy environment for the students and staff. In addition to overall administrative facilities cleanliness, the department provides assistance with event arrangements, daily operations and maintenance; and our custodians are considered essential personnel to support during weather emergencies, and the summer scheduling of our buildings. EASD custodians are responsible to maintain campus buildings as assigned in a neat, clean and orderly condition, cleaning classrooms, shop areas, hallways, offices, gymnasiums, restrooms, locker rooms; emptying waste baskets and handling trash/recyclable. Also, they may be required to perform minor maintenance, assist in setups for meetings/events, unlock and lock buildings, assist with snow removal, etc.


Work schedule: 40 hours per week Monday - Friday 2nd shift. Standard hours of operation may change due to seasonal or programmatic changes. This is a bargaining unit position plus shift differentials. In addition to competitive pay, full-time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package. It includes paid time off, medical and dental insurance, and financial benefits

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: High School Diploma/GED



PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Must be able to:

• Bend/stoop, squat and reach above shoulder height occasionally
• Lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently
• Lift and carry between 11 and 80 pounds occasionally
• Do repetitive actions including grasping, pushing/pulling, frequent climbing, balancing, crouching, crawling, twisting/turning, feeling, hearing, talking frequently
• Use head and neck in static position, flexing, and rotating frequently

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT:
Position encompasses entire building. Exposure to hazards include a variety of physical conditions such as closeness to moving mechanical equipment, electrical current, working on scaffolding, ladders or high places, exposure to chemicals and industrial cleaners.



DRESS CODE:
Proper dress is required. Compliance with reasonable standards for dress has a positive effect on the school district. Sweat pants and/or wind pants are not allowed



MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT:
Automatic scrubbers, wet and dry vacuum, buffer, power tools, hand tools, wet/dry mop



Position requires the ability to work flexible hours or after hours as needed for emergency calls. Must be able to work during inclement weather.



WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

• Must demonstrate regular and punctual attendance. Must interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents, and community members.
• Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior & speech and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner.
• Must follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.
• Must maintain the integrity of confidential information within the Business Office.
• Follow established protocols as outlined in Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbook

Other Requirements: Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months: Act 34 - PA Criminal Record; Act 114 - FBI Background Check; Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance.


The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health.


The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.


Questions may be directed to Bryan Redcay at View email address on click.appcast.io

Attachment(s):

• Custodial & Maintenance - Custodian - Revised 1.23.doc