Full Time Custodian - Hollidaysburg Area School District : Job Details

Position Type: Maintenance/Custodial/CustodianDate Posted: 12/17/2024Location: Hollidaysburg Area Junior High SchoolDate Available: 01/2025Closing Date: 01/05/2025Job description Job description: To be considered for employment, all applicants MUST submit an application through the Hollidaysburg Area School District website via Applitrack, available at If you do not submit your application through the Hollidaysburg Area School District website, you will NOT be considered for employment. Application deadline is Sunday, January 5, 2025. Immediate opening for a Full-Time Custodian Hours are Sunday 8 am to 8:30 pm, Monday-Wednesday 1:30 pm to 11 pm during the school year. Days off are Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Work 39 hours, get paid for 40 hours per week. Ability to learn the procedures used in safe and effective custodial operations and the effective operation and maintenance of custodial equipment such as floor maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, and lawn care equipment required. Previous custodial/maintenance experience preferred. Starting wage of $19.63 per hr. New employee will receive $0.50 raises for first three years to reach full rate. Current full rate is $21.13. Benefits available the 1st day of the month after hire. All applicants must provide acceptable criminal history, child abuse, and FBI clearances, and meet all other qualifications as listed in the job description. Please check our website to apply and for more specific information. All requested materials must be received to be considered for employment and will be held confidential. Application deadline is Sunday, January 5, 2025. Hollidaysburg Area School District Title: Full time custodian - 4 day - 39 hour work week, get paid for 40 hours Reports to: Lead Custodian OVERALL OBJECTIVE OF JOB: To maintain the condition and operation of the school buildings and grounds to promote their full and effective use. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Ability to learn the procedures used in safe and effective custodial operations.2. Ability to learn safe and effective operation and maintenance of custodial equipment ex. floor maintenance equipment, snow removal equipment, and lawn care equipment 3. Ability to learn the safe and effective operation, maintenance, and care of gas/coal boilers and associated equipment. 4. Ability to work effectively with others and the physical strength to complete normal custodial tasks. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB: 1. Perform routine cleaning duties in areas to which assigned including, but not limited to: sweeping, mopping, dusting, scrubbing, waxing/polishing, washing/vacuuming, and ash removal where applicable 2. Report to Lead Custodian and Custodial Supervisor immediately all of the conditions of an emergency, unsafe or unusual nature, including repairs required 3. Assist in the unloading and storage of supplies, furniture, and educational supplies 4. Knowledgeable in the operation, maintenance, and light trouble-shooting of gas/coal fired boilers; and the monitoring of compressors, pumps, pneumatics, and other boiler equipment and systems 5. Shovel snow, mow grass, sweep walks and perform other grounds keeping functions as necessary 6. Clean and sanitize rest rooms and locker facilities 7. Perform light maintenance work and make minor repairs to building and equipment 8. Secure building, close and lock windows and doors, and turn out lights 9. Protect the interests of the school district at all times especially when outside groups are using school facilities 10. Accept supplies: delivering and replacing supplies within building 11. Assist in the regulation of heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to provide temperatures appropriate to the season and to insure economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity 12. Maintain, service, and clean on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment, including boilers and associated equipment 13. Assume responsibility for the opening and closing of the building each school day and for determining that all doors and windows are secured and all lights, except those left on for safety reasons, are turned off 14. Such other duties as may from time to time be assigned. OTHER DUTIES OF JOB: 1. Raise and lower United States flag as assigned 2. Operate and care for vacuum cleaners, scrubbing, polishing and waxing machines, mowers, tractors and such other equipment as is necessary to performance of the job 3. Remains on the school premises during school hours and during non-school hours when the use of the building has been authorized and his/her attendance is required by the Principal or the Custodial Supervisor 4. Develop and maintain a positive and professional image in all contacts with school district employees, supervisors, and the public. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Lead Custodian, Custodial Supervisor, Director of Physical Plant.

• High deductible family healthcare plan at a cost of $25/month the 1st day of the month after hire,
• Employer contribution towards HSA,
• vision insurance at no cost after 90 days,
• Prescription Drug Plan,
• 13 paid holidays per year,
• Paid vacation and sick days.
• Retirement plan
• 4 day work week

Schedule: School year schedule is Sunday 8 am to 8:30 pm, Monday-Wednesday 1:30 pm to 11 pm. Days off - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Work 39 hours, get paid for 40 hours per week. Summer schedule is four - ten hour days with no weekend days worked.