Substitute Custodian

Palmerton Area School District - Palmerton, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Palmerton, PA

Educational Services

About the position

The Palmerton Area School District is seeking a Substitute Custodian responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and sanitary environment across all school facilities. This role involves performing light maintenance tasks and ensuring that the facilities are prepared for daily operations and activities.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Daily inspection of perimeter of building including, but not limited to, maintenance needs and security concerns.

Requirements

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