Hamburg Area School District
Head/Dayshift Custodian
Hamburg Area School District - Hamburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 19526
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Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Head Custodian
Date Posted: 6/25/2025
Location: Hamburg Area Middle School
Employment Terms:
This is a full-time, 12-month position Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 5:45 am until 1:45 pm Hourly rate: $16.34 + $3500 annual stipend for the head custodian role Benefits eligible on the first of the month following month of hire Full-time, 12-month staff are awarded 14 PTO days & 10 vacation days and receive 11 paid holidays annually This position is governed by the Hamburg Area Support Professionals Agreement and requires a probation period of 90 workdays. Position Summary
Under general supervision, functions as a team leader at the building level for custodial staff. Performs leadership responsibilities and participates in the work performed by the custodial staff. Reports to the Director of Facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., General Educational Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.). Two years' experience as a custodian, preferably in an education setting. Performance Responsibilities (Essential Functions) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Oversee, inspect, and participate in the work performed by the custodial staff. Assist in the development of work schedules for custodial personnel in a manner that maximizes utilization of staff and effectiveness of operations. Train custodians in their duties and responsibilities. Cooperate with the building administrator and director of athletics regarding the use of school facilities for various activities. Ensure all appropriate health precautions are taken to maintain the safety of students, school employees, custodians and visitors; instruct custodial personnel in developing and facilitating safe work practices; ensure all gates, doors, rooms and buildings are secured after daily use and servicing. Ensure all cleaning agents and maintenance equipment are utilized in accordance with label instructions and prescribed safety precautions and procedures. Utilize various cleaning agents and general maintenance equipment in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions. Monitor custodial supplies and equipment usage. Receive and distribute custodial supplies, chemicals and equipment; provide assistance in unloading and/or receiving supplies delivered to the building. Submit work orders requests for electrical, carpentry, masonry, heating and/or plumbing for building, grounds and facility maintenance and repair as needed. Respond to emergency situations after normal business hours. In inclement weather, may be required to remove snow from walkways using necessary equipment (shovel, gas powered blower and/or gas powered snow blower (if properly trained/certified to use power equipment)). Maintain grounds according to assigned work schedule. Conform to safety standards as prescribed. Perform related duties consistent with job description and assignment. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Requirements The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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. Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, climbing, and balancing. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, and color vision.
Strength:
Medium/Heavy - exert force 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50 lbs., frequently; or 10-20 lbs., constantly.
Work Environment:
Sometimes exposed to outdoor weather conditions with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods. Exposure to dust, wet and damp grounds, fumes and hazardous chemicals.
Hazards:
Exposure to electric shock. Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).
Evaluation Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
Documents Required At Time of Application
Support Staff Employment Application. High school transcript or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.). Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications, if applicable.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Hamburg Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided for Individuals with a disability in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
Attachment(s):
Head Custodian
Date Posted: 6/25/2025
Location: Hamburg Area Middle School
Employment Terms:
This is a full-time, 12-month position Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 5:45 am until 1:45 pm Hourly rate: $16.34 + $3500 annual stipend for the head custodian role Benefits eligible on the first of the month following month of hire Full-time, 12-month staff are awarded 14 PTO days & 10 vacation days and receive 11 paid holidays annually This position is governed by the Hamburg Area Support Professionals Agreement and requires a probation period of 90 workdays. Position Summary
Under general supervision, functions as a team leader at the building level for custodial staff. Performs leadership responsibilities and participates in the work performed by the custodial staff. Reports to the Director of Facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High school graduation or other equivalent (i.e., General Educational Development (GED), foreign equivalency, etc.). Two years' experience as a custodian, preferably in an education setting. Performance Responsibilities (Essential Functions) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Demonstrate regular and consistent attendance and punctuality. Oversee, inspect, and participate in the work performed by the custodial staff. Assist in the development of work schedules for custodial personnel in a manner that maximizes utilization of staff and effectiveness of operations. Train custodians in their duties and responsibilities. Cooperate with the building administrator and director of athletics regarding the use of school facilities for various activities. Ensure all appropriate health precautions are taken to maintain the safety of students, school employees, custodians and visitors; instruct custodial personnel in developing and facilitating safe work practices; ensure all gates, doors, rooms and buildings are secured after daily use and servicing. Ensure all cleaning agents and maintenance equipment are utilized in accordance with label instructions and prescribed safety precautions and procedures. Utilize various cleaning agents and general maintenance equipment in accordance with prescribed safety precautions and directions. Monitor custodial supplies and equipment usage. Receive and distribute custodial supplies, chemicals and equipment; provide assistance in unloading and/or receiving supplies delivered to the building. Submit work orders requests for electrical, carpentry, masonry, heating and/or plumbing for building, grounds and facility maintenance and repair as needed. Respond to emergency situations after normal business hours. In inclement weather, may be required to remove snow from walkways using necessary equipment (shovel, gas powered blower and/or gas powered snow blower (if properly trained/certified to use power equipment)). Maintain grounds according to assigned work schedule. Conform to safety standards as prescribed. Perform related duties consistent with job description and assignment. Perform other duties as assigned. Essential Requirements The physical demands, work environment factors, and mental functions described below 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. Physical Demands:
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, carrying, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, repetitive fine motor activities, climbing, and balancing. Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment. Hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Vision: Frequent near and far acuity, depth perception, focal length change, and color vision.
Strength:
Medium/Heavy - exert force 50-100 lbs., occasionally; 25-50 lbs., frequently; or 10-20 lbs., constantly.
Work Environment:
Sometimes exposed to outdoor weather conditions with temperatures ranging from mild/moderate to extreme cold/heat. Exposure to noise levels ranging from moderate to loud for occasional to frequent time periods. Exposure to dust, wet and damp grounds, fumes and hazardous chemicals.
Hazards:
Exposure to electric shock. Furniture, playground/office equipment, communicable diseases, chemicals and fumes (as related to specific assignment), and power/hand-operated equipment and machinery (as related to specific assignment).
Evaluation Performance on this job will be evaluated in accordance with School Board policy and administrative regulations on evaluation of non-licensed personnel.
Documents Required At Time of Application
Support Staff Employment Application. High school transcript or other equivalent, (i.e., GED, college, technical, or trade school transcript, foreign equivalency, etc.). Specific documented evidence of training and experience to satisfy qualifications, if applicable.
An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer
Hamburg Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Reasonable accommodations may be provided for Individuals with a disability in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
Attachment(s):
Head Custodian