Head Custodian, Floater SY

Position Details

• Position Type:
  Laborers, Unskilled/ CUSTODIAN
• Date Posted: 2/19/2026
• Location:
  
  District-Wide
• Closing Date: 03/06/2026

The Head Custodian assists the principal in maintaining a high quality standard in his/her school by informing the principal of the condition of all assigned areas, reinforcing training, and motivating all custodial and maintenance staff to complete tasks on-time. Additionally, the Head Custodian provides students with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean and efficient place in which to learn, play, and develop.

• Assist in the hiring and training of staff assigned to the building.
• Assist in the supervision of staff assigned to the building to include cleaning inspections.
• Schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of the custodial personnel assigned to the building.
• Monitor all electrical, plumbing, water treatment and other mechanical systems.
• Provide for overtime according to pre-approval procedure to assign personnel in a manner sufficient to the need.
• Requisition all custodial/maintenance equipment, materials, supplies, parts and tools for the buildings being supervised.
• Track all fixed assets of new and discarded items.
• Assist other district maintenance personnel in performing tasks as assigned.
• Availability 24/7 to react to emergencies or building alarms.
• Conduct safety inspections of the building, grounds, and playgrounds.
• Interact with staff, students, parents, and visitors in a professional manner.
• Perform other building maintenance tasks as assigned or directed.
• Personally perform custodial/maintenance tasks as needed.
• Arrange for the daily opening of the facility, and provide for any necessary daily checks of operating equipment at appropriate times.
• Provide prompt information to all emergency situations including equipment failure, fires, hazardous conditions, illegal entry, suspicious situations, etc., to the coordinator of facilities.
• Oversee department approved preventative maintenance procedures and provide the facilities department with accurate, legible, current records of same.
• Monitor, operate and schedule the heating, cooling, ventilating controls.
• Provide and manage snow and ice removal in a planned manner so that regular school hours, if possible, can be observed.
• Provide for and schedule custodial/maintenance needs related to community education, concerts, fairs, conferences, meetings, staff development, school board meetings, and all other special events.
• Provide custodial type security.
• Provide for reception, transfer, transport, delivery and storage of school and custodial/maintenance equipment, materials and supplies.
• Schedule substitutes as needed to supplement vacant positions or absent staff.
• Provide the facilities department with records on attendance.
• Perform maintenance of property and grounds including, but not limited to trash pickup, mowing, trimming, weeding, etc.
• Perform snow and ice removal tasks as needed and directed.

• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid PA driver's license
• Five years previous building maintenance and repair experience
• Ability to read, write, understand, convey, and follow written and oral instructions
• Ability to plan, schedule, and control on‑site custodial work according to facilities department approved procedures
• Ability to frequently push, pull, lift, twist, stand, raise arms above shoulders, and stoop to floor
• Ability to work in noisy or dusty environments, inside and outside, and in extreme weather conditions
• Ability to support a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion

8 hours/day 40 hours/week 12 Month Benefits

$26.36/hr.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of this position.

• Sedentary
• Light work
• Medium work (requires up to 50 lbs occasionally, up to 20 lbs frequently, up to 10 lbs constantly)
• Heavy work (requires up to 100 lbs occasionally, up to 50 lbs frequently, up to 20 lbs constantly)
• Very heavy work (requires in excess of 100 lbs occasionally, in excess of 50 lbs frequently, in excess of 20 lbs constantly)

The North Penn School District seeks to develop a community that values and adapts to diversity. We strive to acknowledge, respect, understand, and celebrate the dynamics of racial and cultural differences. Through the development of culturally proficient staff, the establishment of structures that promote equitable opportunities, and partnerships with families and students, our School District will create an environment of respect where all members of the school community are empowered to learn, grow, and appreciate one another.

Coordinator of Environmental & Custodial Operations

Coordinator of Environmental & Custodial Operations, Director & Assistant Director of Facilities & Operations, Building Principal

Head Custodian, Floater 25/26 SY