Substitute Custodian (IMMEDIATE NEED)

Position Type:
Substitute/Substitute Custodian
Date Posted:
4/1/2026
Location:
All School Locations
Date Available:
ASAP The Palmerton Area School District is seeking substitute custodian. Hourly rate is $13.00.

Interested candidates must submit their PA Criminal Background clearance, PA Child Abuse clearance, and FBI Fingerprint.

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 general public
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relations with all staff
Ability to work 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 but not limited to, 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