Custodian

This position is located at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit, 2 W. Lafayette St., Norristown, PA 19401.

About the role

The Custodian maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment within the facility through routine cleaning, maintenance, and sanitization of offices, restrooms, and common areas. The role includes monitoring building conditions, reporting maintenance needs, and ensuring cleaning supplies are stocked. Physical stamina, attention to detail, and adherence to safety procedures are required when handling cleaning equipment and chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and property in clean and orderly condition.
• Performs routine maintenance activities and heavy cleaning duties.
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, or vacuums floors.
• Gathers and empties trash.
• Scrubs, sanitizes, and supplies restroom facilities.
• Dusts furniture, walls, and equipment.
• Cleans windows, mirrors, and partitions with soap and other cleansers.
• Mixes cleaning solutions and chemicals according to instructions.
• Follows procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power machinery to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Cleans and polishes fixtures and furniture.
• Shampoos or steam-cleans carpets and rugs.
• Manages inventory of cleaning supplies.
• Drives vehicles required to perform or travel to cleaning work, including industrial trucks, vans, or industrial vacuum cleaners.
• Notifies managers regarding the need for repairs or additions to building operating systems.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods and procedures.
• Ability to stand, walk, and bend for many hours.
• Ability to perform repetitive motion for extended periods of time.
• Experience with using cleaning equipment, including vacuum cleaners, floor buffers, and walk-behind scrubbers.
• Background in handling, mixing, and using cleaning chemicals.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety rules.
• Communication skills.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work at heights.

Schedule

• Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 12 months (260 - 262 days/year).
• Day Shift: 10:00am - 6:00pm.
• Night Shift: 2:00pm - 10:00pm.

Pay

$21.04/hour - $24.75/hour (F4).

Benefits

• Health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
• Participation in PSERS (Public School Employees' Retirement System).
• Paid time off benefits.

About Us

The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit is a regional educational service agency that provides dynamic, visionary leadership and effective, efficient services for constituent school districts, schools, and students.