Head Custodian
About the Employer
Job Summary
Chichester School District is seeking a Head Custodian to join our team! We are looking for a candidate who will take pride in their work, keeping our schools safe and clean for our students and staff.
Experience
• At least 2 years of experience in a custodian role focused on building upkeep.
Daily Duties
• Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and draperies.
• Strips & waxes classrooms, and hallways.
• Dusts furniture and equipment.
• Polishes metalwork.
• Washes walls, ceiling, floors, and woodwork.
• Washes windows, door panels, and sills.
• Transports trash and waste to disposal area.
• Replenishes bathroom supplies.
• Replaces light bulbs.
• Picks up refuse from school grounds and shoveling snow.
• Cleans up after a sick child.
• Makes sure in-house and outside activities are covered.
• Raises and lowers American flag.
• Performs minor maintenance and repair work.
• Advises facilities supervisor of any repairs or maintenance that is needed for equipment or building operations.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises up to 10 custodians. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
Physical Demands/Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands or arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
Education
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certifications/Licenses
• State police clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately.
• Child abuse clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically.
• FBI fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed.
Other
• Medical benefits options with district-paid dental and vision insurance, as well as a paid buy back plan for those who waive district insurance (with proof of existing coverage).
• Paid sick days/Holidays/Personal Days.
• District-provided life insurance plan for all employees.
• Ability for overtime pay.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• 403b Retirement Plan Options/PSERS Retirement.
Work Schedule
8 hours/day, 12 months.
Reporting Structure
Reports to: Facilities Supervisor in conjunction with Principal.
Salary Level
As per current AFSCME contract.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Chichester School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate in its educational programs, activities or employment practices on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, ancestry, disability or other legally protected classification. This policy is in accordance with state and federal laws, including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; The Age Discrimination Act of 1975; and The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries may be directed to Human Resources at 610-485-6881.
Application Conditions
If you are offered a position with Chichester School District, please be advised that the following information will be required before you are able to begin working:
• State police clearance (Act 34) - complete online and print your results immediately
• Child abuse clearance (Act 151) - effective 12/31/14, submit electronically
• FBI fingerprints (Act 114) - register & pay online, then go to the fingerprint location of your choice to be printed
• School health record - includes physical & TB test from within a year
• Act 24 (PDE Form 6004) - arrest/conviction report
• PA Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Release -a separate form must be completed for: current employer; and all former employers that were school entities; and all former employers where you were in a position that involved direct contact with children.