Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
7/17/2023
Location:
Downingtown, PA
Date Available:
ASAP
Closing Date:
Until Filled
Position: Full-time Custodian (Job ID 4940)
Location: Central Office/Administration Building – 540 Trestle Place
Pay Rate: $18.08 per hour (may vary based on experience)
Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round. Second shift hours: 3pm – 11:30pm (during the summer and school year)
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: ASAP
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our “Downingtown Proud” team – please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
- Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
- Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
- Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
- Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
- Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
- Strive to be kind and reflective
- Focus on the solution and put people first
- Lead by example!
Job Summary: To perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, grounds and assigned equipment. Please review the attached Job Description for more details on this specific opportunity.
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to properly use all types of commercial vacuum cleaners, stripping and buffing machines, lawn mowers, snow plows, and any special tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
- Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer).
- Sufficient mathematic skills, site and dexterity to properly use and dilute cleaning chemicals and floor finishes.
- Knowledgeable of safety regulations, proper methods for using and storing cleaning chemical and floor finishes and
procedures for working in areas with asbestos containing materials. - Ability to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift, auto-scrubber).
- Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
- Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
- Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
- Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator’s license and a good driving record.
- Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
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- Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated – Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on this specific opportunity)
- Performs general cleaning tasks and provides customer service in regards to school operations.
- Performs limited maintenance tasks, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, minor equipment maintenance, climbing ladders, and painting.
- Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
- Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions and weather conditions. (Some duties may require protective clothing and equipment.)
- Completes building tasks under the direction of the head custodian and/or principal to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for building activities and facilities use.
Summary of Benefits:
- Medical, including Telemedicine
- Prescription
- Dental
- Vision
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Workers’ Compensation
- Paid Sick, Vacation, and Personal Days
- Employee Assistance and Advocacy Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- State Pension System (PSERS)
- Wellness incentives, including fitness club reimbursement
- …and much more!
EOE
Attachment(s):
- Final 2023-2024 DASD District Calendar.pdf
- Job Description