Custodian (7a-3p)

In order to be considered for this position applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration. The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive concise history of their education certification licensing and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting please contact Sherry Christman Human Resources Analyst at or .

Equal Employment Opportunities It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race color national origin religion sexual orientation marital status sex gender identity gender expression age genetic information disability or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state federal or local law.

GENERAL PURPOSE

This is building custodial work at the full performance level on one of three shifts. A position in this class transports furniture and supplies sweeps and removes debris and checks lighting and other elements for any needed repairs. A position in this class is differentiated from those in related classes by the routine nature of the duties performed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Custodial Superintendent.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees or functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Performs custodial tasks such as sweeping vacuuming mopping and waxing floors and cleaning bathroom fixtures and surfaces. Washes windows.

Checks for sufficient paper supplies in washrooms adding additional supplies as needed.

Checks water cooler bottles and replaces the same.

Empties waste cans and replaces liners in County buildings and offices.

Spreads salt and removes snow from walkways.

Cleans up exterior drains of debris.

Assembles and removes furniture bookshelves etc. sets up chairs and tables as requested.

Unloads delivery trucks and transports supplies to receiving office.

Checks assigned space for maintenance needs. Refers more involved needs to supervisor for other action.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority but may not perform all of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Completion of a high school or general equivalency diploma.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Basic knowledge of methods and techniques of building custodial work.

Ability to read directions instructions and safety precautions pertaining to cleaning products and equipment alarm systems and the like and to maintain basic records of activities.

Ability to learn the specific uses of any assigned equipment and products.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Ability to keep basic records of supplies activities and occurrences.

Ability to respond correctly and politely to associates other County personnel representative of contracted organizations and the public.

Ability to perform heavy manual labor.

Ability to read write speak understand and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Floor buffers steam cleaners carpet cleaners washers vacuum mops broom and dusting equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; and use hands to finger handle feel or operate objects tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop kneel crouch or crawl; and talk or hear.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job the employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The employee occasionally works in high precarious places and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions fumes or airborne particles and toxic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet during indoor night shift operation.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application rating of education and experience oral interview and reference check as well as job related tests may be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: CAREER SERVICE

PAY GRADE: RU/GR02

UNION STATUS: AFSCME RESIDUAL PROFESSIONAL UNIT

Updated July 2025