Vacancy for a Full-Time Class D Head Custodian for the School Year 2026-2027

Hours: 3:00 pm-11:30 pm (Monday to Friday)

Pay Range: $30.15/hour-$37.69

Building: Middle School

Responsibilities:

Oversee inventory and supplies, equipment, and tools used by custodial staff.
Provide oversight and direction to custodial staff.
Keep building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways/parking lots, and play areas neat and clean at all times.
Monitor heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to ensure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.
Shovel, plow, and sands/salts walks, driveways, parking areas, and steps as appropriate.
Check daily that all exit doors are operating properly during hours of building occupancy.
Perform building cleaning tasks as necessary or directed by your supervisor.
Report to your supervisor any damage to school property.
Perform minor maintenance and repairs as needed.
Input work requests as needed and report major/emergency repairs to the supervisor.
Replace burned-out lights and damaged ceiling tiles.
Move furniture or equipment within the building as required for various activities and as directed by your supervisor.
Participate in summer cleaning, including stripping, auto-scrubbing, cleaning edges and corners, applying finish, and burnishing.
Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment.
Open or close the building as appropriate to the shift. When closing the building, determine before leaving that all doors and windows are secured, and that all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are off.
Arm and disarm the security alarm system, as appropriate to the shift.
Comply with all local laws and procedures for items such as storage and disposal of trash/waste.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Must be able to safely lift and carry up to 75 pounds.
Must be able to climb and descend steps on a step ladder.
Must be able to stand and walk for an extended period of time.
Demonstrate proficiency with basic building management software and communication technology.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) involving units of weight, volume, and distance.
Must be able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
Must be able to write simple correspondence.
Original certificates of clearance from the State Police, Child Abuse Registry, and PDE FBI.

Equal Employment Opportunity

MINORITY APPLICANTS STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Upper Merion Area School District is an equal opportunity educational institution and will not discriminate based on race, color, religious affiliation, national origin, sex, age, marital status, or non-relevant handicaps and disabilities in its activities, programs or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, and Section 504. The district’s commitment to non-discrimination extends to students, employees, prospective employees, and the community. For information regarding civil rights or grievance procedures, or for information regarding services, activities, and facilities that are accessible to and usable by handicapped persons, contact Caitlin Navarro, Director of Human Resources, Upper Merion Area School District, 435 Crossfield Road, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Class D Full Time Head Custodian