2nd Shift Maintenance​/Custodian

District/Organization: Reading Community Schools
Position/Type: Other, full time
Salary: $18.45 per hour

READING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

READING COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

September 26, 2026

Reading Community Schools is posting the following position for the 2026/2027 School Year:

Position: Maintenance/Custodian (Full-Time) 8 Hours Per Day, Year-Round Position (261 Days)

Reports to: Maintenance and Facilities Supervisor

Primary Purpose

The School Maintenance/Custodian plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming educational environment for students, staff, and visitors. Under the supervision of the Building & Grounds Supervisor, the Ground Maintenance Worker performs all ground maintenance for the district, including but not limited to mowing and snow removal during snowfall, and operating and maintaining district lawn and snow equipment.

This position executes routine and specialized custodial care, minor facility maintenance, and operational support. The ideal candidate is reliable and collaborative, takes pride in campus aesthetics, prioritizes safety regulations, and is flexible enough to assist with food service operations as needed.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Clear Criminal History Check.
• Hold a valid driver’s license.
• Maintain communication with the supervisor.
• Report all accidents, needed supplies, and broken equipment immediately.
• Operate lawn mowers, zero-turn mowers, edgers, leaf blowers, and hedge trimmers.
• Maintain grass-cutting equipment; sharpen mower blades; change oil and hydraulic fluids.
• Conduct ice and snow removal from sidewalks, building fronts, and parking lots.
• Maintain snow removal equipment, trucks, plows, salt spreaders, and snow blowers.
• Salt parking lots, drives, sidewalks, and building fronts.
• Keep careful control over all tools and custodial equipment.
• Perform grounds upkeep: pick up litter, remove leaves/brush, and clean up after storms.
• Inspect grounds for hazards; address or report safety issues (holes, broken branches, uneven surfaces).
• Follow all safety protocols: use PPE, operate equipment safely, and manage traffic/pedestrian controls.
• Support event and facility needs: set up/take down outdoor furniture, signage, and temporary barriers.
• Maintain records: work logs, chemical applications, equipment maintenance, and incident reports.
• Collaborate with team members and supervisors to prioritize tasks and meet service standards.
• Communicate professionally with staff, students, and visitors; respond to work orders promptly.
• Adhere to environmental and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support safe, clean, and functional grounds.
• Sweep, mop, and scrub floors and other surfaces.
• Clean, renovate, and renew floor surface finishes.
• Safely manages and sanitizes student biohazard spills, including blood, vomit, and other bodily fluids, ensuring compliance with health department guidelines.
• Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings.
• Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment, including folding up cafeteria tables.
• Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, roofs, and walkways at building entrances, and salts icy steps and walkways as needed.
• Collects, bags, and disposes of trash.
• Locks/unlocks doors and windows to classrooms and offices.
• Turns off unnecessary lighting.
• Cleans and services lavatories, toilet rooms, and locker rooms.
• Washes all interior and exterior glass, including framed pictures, partitions, and doors.
• Reports items that require repair.
• Performs interior surface maintenance, including painting, priming, and wall preparation for classrooms and common areas.
• Maintains and operates all equipment…