Job Description
Custodian, AFSCME, 248 days, 3:00 pm - 11:30 pm JobID: ****
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Position Type: Buildings & Grounds Department/ Custodian
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Date Posted: 3/2/2026
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Location: CAMS South
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Position Function
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Under the direct supervision of the Principal, Director of Facilities, and Business Manager, performs general cleaning and maintenance in school buildings and grounds; maintains equipment in functional condition; and provides cleaning and custodial assistance to students, teachers, visitors and others as necessary.
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Performs related duties and general maintenance work as required.
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Essential Functions
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Checks and secures building at beginning and end of shift for the purpose of ensuring the safety and cleanliness of the building.
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Cleans rooms, hallways, cafeterias, restrooms, offices, stairways, and other areas of building according to school district standards.
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Sweeps, mops, buffs, strips, and waxes floors.
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Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture, and blinds.
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Washes walls, ceilings, woodwork, windows, doors, and sills.
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Removes graffiti, cleans glass areas.
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Sets up and breaks down chairs, tables and equipment in meeting rooms, and functional rooms.
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Clears snow from entrances and walks, and spreads sand and ice melting chemicals.
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Performs grounds-keeping duties, clears debris and maintains grounds.
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Receives deliveries and assists in unloading trucks and storing supplies.
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Delivers supplies and materials to classrooms, bathrooms and other areas of the building.
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Empties wastebaskets; picks up and removes trash and assists in recycling program.




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Additional Duties
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Performs general cleaning, and repair work, particularly during school vacations.
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Assists parents and other visitors to school buildings with special events and programs.
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Performs other related tasks as assigned by supervisor.
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Note
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The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.
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Equipment
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Uses hand tools of trade and related power equipment, including brooms, mops, floor cleaning and waxing machines, vacuum cleaners, snow blowers, shovels, power mower and hand tools.
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Safety Requirements
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Follows all applicable safety rules, procedures and regulations governing the proper use of tools and power equipment used in the performance of duties.
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Wears appropriate safety gear, including masks.
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Must comply with school district's chemical hygiene program and follow MSDS sheets.
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Travel Requirements
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Occasional travel between schools, or between schools and central office, may be required.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
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Ability to follow oral or written work orders from supervisor, and to coordinate work with principal and others.
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Ability to read, write and speak English fluently.
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Ability to describe orally or in writing cleaning, maintenance or repair problems as needed.
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Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, staff and others contacted in the course of work.
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Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
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Ability to work in poor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, or snow.
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Ability to work above ground from ladders and automatic lifts.
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Ability to perform work according to standard procedures and schedule set forth by supervisor(s).
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Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards
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Works in standard office and school building environments.
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Ability to work outdoors in inclement weather conditions.
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Exposure to cleaning chemicals, solvents and contaminated trash, grasses, pollens, etc.
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See the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Job Duties for this position.
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Qualifications Profile
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Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
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High School Diploma or completion of sufficient education to successfully perform the duties of the position.
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Previous experience in building and cleaning maintenance desirable.
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[State] Motor Vehicle Operator's license or ability to provide own transportation.
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📌 Custodian, Afscme, 248 Days, 3:00 Pm - 11:30 Pm (New South Wales)
🏢 Chambersburg Area School District
📍 New South Wales