Job Description

Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian

Date Posted:
9/9/2025

Location:
Shippensburg Area Senior High School QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Cleaning and housekeeping experience.
• Ability to do heavy lifting.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and students.
• Such alternatives to above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

JOB GOAL


The custodian, under the direct supervision of the Director of Operations and Maintenance, is responsible for the uninterrupted operation of the school plant, ensuring that standards of comfort, cleanliness, efficiency, sanitation safety and security are met.



ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs normal housekeeping duties.
• Performs outside duties including mowing grass, playground maintenance, snow removal, etc.
• Completes minor repairs and projects, reporting any unusual and/or major repair problems to the Director of Operations and Maintenance.
• Prepares for and maintains buildings during special events.
• Orders custodial materials and supplies from the Director of Operations and Maintenance.
• Remains on the assigned building premises during regularly scheduled hours, unless authorized to leave by the supervisor.
• May be required to assist with bus/traffic control as assigned.
• Regular and timely attendance.
• Performs other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Operations and Maintenance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.



COMPETENCIES

• Organization
• Oral Communication
• Detail Oriented
• Personal Effectiveness/Credibility
• Thoroughness
• Time Management

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

• 12 month Position - Bargaining Unit
• Flexible and changing schedule with the possibility of day, night, weekend and/or holiday work.
• Compensation as per the SAESP Collective Bargaining Agreement and District guidelines.

EVALUATION


Performance of the Custodian will be evaluated annually by the Director of Operations and Maintenance in accordance with the Board's policy on evaluation of support staff.



SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• None

Job Tags

Full time, Flexible hours, Night shift, Weekend work,

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