What are the responsibilities and job description for the Anticipated Custodian Day Shift (Floating) position at Northampton Area School District?
- Possesses High School Diploma or Equivalency
- Assures compliance with Employment Eligibility, Criminal History Record, Pre-Employment Drug Testing, and Physical Examination/TB Test Standard
- Possesses strong oral and written communication skills
- Possesses interpersonal skills including tact, patience and courtesy
- Exercises courtesy and good judgment in dealing with staff, students, parents, and the public
- Possesses ability to maintain high level of confidentiality
- Possesses experience in custodial duties including basic knowledge in facilities operations
- Possesses a valid driver's license
- Possesses an EPA swimming pool license
- Possesses a reliable vehicle and the ability to travel to any district building
- Performs all duties per the daily schedule, as provided by the Director of Operations
- Cleans rooms, lavatories, drinking fountains, corridors, stairways, windows and other spaces by dusting, sweeping, washing, wet mopping, waxing, vacuuming and using other approved cleaning techniques
- Removes trash and recycling products from buildings; loads vehicles and storage units, if necessary
- Sets up and dismantles rooms, tables, chairs, etc for events, activities and meetings in the buildings, as assigned
- Possesses ability to operate various types of vehicles automatic, manual transmission, etc.
- Assures ability to climb ladders and work at heights up to and exceeding 50 feet
- Possesses ability to read and follow directions in order to properly mix cleaning chemicals
- Possesses ability to operate equipment provided by the district to properly maintain the building and grounds including grass mowing and snow removal
- Possesses ability to work and communicate with the building principals
- Removes snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways; pulls weeds, trims hedges and bushes, and cuts grass
- Fills in for Middle school head custodian when absent
- Fills in for other building head custodians as needed
- Replaces light bulbs and ceiling tiles in designated areas
- Maintains regular and timely attendance
- Notifies Director of Operations and/or building principal of any necessary repairs or malfunctions
- Checks doors, windows, and gates in designated areas to make sure they are secured
- Reports any heating and air conditioning that is running after hours
- Reports any irregularities with the building or maintenance systems
- Possesses ability to set up and tear down scaffolding and extension ladders
- Possesses ability to do weekly playground, building and roof checks, clears roof drains as needed
- Possesses ability to use the work order and inventory request systems
- May paint up to 4hrs a day/8 hrs a week while school is in session and 4hrs a day/16 hrs a week during summer hours
- Attends meetings and trainings as assigned
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Possesses ability to understand directions and instructions in order to perform duties
- Possesses endurance to perform job requirements
- Possesses ability to lift, carry, push and pull a weight of 50 lbs
- Possesses ability to lift a weight of 25lbs to shoulder height or above
- Possesses ability to stoop and bend in order to operate equipment
- Possesses ability to walk, and/or stand eight (8) hours per day
- Up to 10 lbs: D Up to 10 lbs: D
- 10 to 20 lbs: C 11 to 20 lbs: C
- Beyond 20 lbs: B 20 to 50 lbs: C
- Beyond 50 lbs: B Beyond 50 lbs: B
- Demonstrates ability to move about work area to perform job functions: D
- Demonstrates ability to position self to work with staff and public: D
- Demonstrates ability to transport materials and supplies to appropriate locations to perform duties: D
JobID: 505
Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
3/25/2026
3/25/2026
Location:
Northampton Area Middle School
Northampton Area Middle School
Closing Date:
04/01/2026
04/01/2026
Floating Custodian (6:00 AM - 2:30 PM) - Pool operator license required and must have the ability to travel to any district building as needed.
POSITION: FLOATING CUSTODIAN DAY SHIFT - MIDDLE SCHOOL
REPORTS TO: Supervisor of Facilities or Designee and Building Principal
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the cleaning of building facilities as per school standards; maintains the building to assist in the learning process. Responsible for filling in the head custodian position at any building.
QUALIFICATIONS:
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the cleaning of building facilities as per school standards; maintains the building to assist in the learning process. Responsible for filling in the head custodian position at any building.
QUALIFICATIONS:
PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
The position holder must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation. It is the responsibility of the employee to inform the NASD of any and all reasonable accommodations that will be required
SECONDARY JOB FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MEASURED IN TERMS OF FREQUENCY:
A B C D
NOT AT ALL OCCASIONALLY FREQUENTLY CONSTANTLY
0% 1 - 33% 34 - 66% 67 - 100%
LIFTING: TRANSPORT:
MOBILITY:
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Eight (8) hours per day forty (40) hours per week; Hourly rate of pay and benefits in accordance with the current Collective Bargaining Agreement.
FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT