Head Custodian - Penn Manor School District - Position Description

Posting: 10/21/26 - 11/4/26
Report to: Director of Buildings & Grounds
Location: Conestoga
Status: 260 Days Hourly
Hours: 6:00 am to 2:30 pm Monday - Friday, 40 hours per week

Summary
The Head Custodian position was established for the purpose of maintaining an attractive, sanitary, and safe facility for students, staff, and the public; providing equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and events; minimizing property damage, loss, and liability exposure; ensuring that work duties are completed in a safe, proper, and timely manner; and overseeing and supporting assigned custodians in the performance of their assignments.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities
This is a skilled-level Head Custodian classification. The Head Custodian performs the full scope of custodial and general maintenance duties under general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. Incumbents exercise responsibility for the general cleanliness of assigned buildings and facilities, performing basic building maintenance repairs and groundskeeping duties, as well as responding to the priorities of staff and students.

Prepares facilities for daily operations (e.g., hallway gates, building access doors, disarming security systems, raising flags, setting crosswalk signs, minor repairs, snow removal, etc.) to ensure school facilities are operational and safe for occupancy. Conducts monthly fire drills in coordination with the building Principal.
Instructs new staff on district cleaning standards, routine schedules, facility layouts, safety protocols, and standard cleaning procedures.
Delivers various items (e.g., supplies, mail packages, furniture, copy paper, etc.) to distribute materials to appropriate parties as assigned.
Arranges furnishings and equipment (including playground and lunchroom equipment) to provide adequate preparation for meetings, classroom/playground activities, meals, and events.
Performs preventative maintenance and minor repairs on facilities and equipment (e.g., changing lightbulbs, replacing HVAC filters, turning off water supply to toilets/urinals, etc.).
Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, injured/ill students, alarms, etc.) to resolve immediate safety issues and maintain a functioning educational environment.
Maintains supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning solutions, paper products, restroom supplies, floor machines, vacuums, mops, etc.) to ensure the availability of items required to properly maintain facilities.
Inspects school facilities to ensure the site is suitable for safe operations and identifies necessary repairs due to vandalism, equipment breakage, weather conditions, etc. Conducts regular structured facility inspections to ensure classrooms, restrooms, common areas, grounds, and specialized spaces meet district health and cleanliness standards.
Performs any job-related tasks assigned by the Director of Buildings & Grounds, Assistant Director of Buildings & Grounds, or other members of the Leadership Team.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required
1–2 years of prior Head Custodian/supervisory/leadership experience required.
Ability to read and interpret operation and maintenance manuals.
Knowledge and understanding of various cleaning chemicals and safe handling procedures is necessary
Basic computer skills and the ability to operate standard office equipment.
Valid PA Driver’s license and /or access to independent transportation
Pre-employment requirements as designated by the PA School Code

Physical Requirements and Sensory Abilities

Ability to reach above and below the waist, bend, twist, kneel, stoop, climb, and crawl
Ability to stand, walk, or move throughout the workday (including standing up to 3 hours, walking up to 1 hour, or sitting up to 1 hour at a time)
Ability to use fingers to pick, feel, and grasp objects, and use both hands for repetitive motion
Ability to regularly lift and carry up to 75 lbs unassisted.
Ability to push, pull, or maneuver up to 125 lbs using material handling equipment or team lifting.
Ability to work in fluctuating inside and outside environmental conditions, including: Extreme cold (32°F or less) and extreme heat (90°F or more)
Ability to operate various maintenance equipment and district vehicles.
Exposure to physical hazards, including conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin
Visual acuity and auditory acuity

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job.)