Position Type:
Maintenance/Custodial/Custodian
Date Posted:
2/24/2026
Location:
Downingtown, PA
Date Available:
As soon as possible
Closing Date:
Open until filled
Position: Full-time Custodian (JobID 5376)
Location: Various buildings within the district
Pay Rate: $21.87 per hour (may vary based on experience)
Schedule: 40 hours per week, year-round. Second shift hours. Approximately 3pm - 11:30pm during the school year (hours may vary slightly).
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Effective Date: ASAP
CURRENT OPENINGS:
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Bradford Heights Elementary
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West Bradford Elementary
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Marsh Creek Sixth Grade Center
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Downingtown High School East
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Downingtown High School West
Are you passionate about helping ALL students learn in a collaborative environment? If so, we may have the career for you!
At DASD, we are committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence in education. As a diverse district, we continually seek ways to strengthen our educational environment. We believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of staff who bring various backgrounds and perspectives. Our ability to create and maintain a climate of respect is critical to attaining the best teaching and learning environment. If you want to be part of our "Downingtown Proud" team - please apply! Help us with our mission to educate all students to meet the rigorous challenges of a global society.
At the Downingtown Area School District we value our employees. We seek to hire new staff who:
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Communicate openly to build relationships and trust
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Partner with team members to see the TEAM succeed
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Demonstrate a growth mindset and seek ongoing opportunities for growth
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Embrace and support a safe and inclusive environment
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Eagerly and enthusiastically support student learning
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Strive to be kind and reflective
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Focus on the solution and put people first
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Lead by example!
Job Summary: To perform custodial work required for the routine cleaning and upkeep of buildings, grounds and assigned equipment.
Qualifications: To successfully perform this position, a person must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The qualification requirements listed below represent minimum levels of educational achievement, training, skills and/or ability necessary.
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High School diploma or equivalent.
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Ability to properly use all types of commercial vacuum cleaners, stripping and buffing machines, lawn mowers, snow plows, and any special tool or piece of equipment assigned for the performance of duties.
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Ability to use hand tools (e.g., hammer, shovel, screwdriver) and power tools (e.g., radial saw, reciprocating saw, drill, pneumatic hammer).
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Sufficient mathematic skills, site and dexterity to properly use and dilute cleaning chemicals and floor finishes.
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Knowledgeable of safety regulations, proper methods for using and storing cleaning chemical and floor finishes and
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Ability to operate equipment (e.g., tractor, lift, auto-scrubber).
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Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, lift and/or exert up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, lift and/or exert up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
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Ability to perform tasks at different height levels and in hard to reach places (e.g., ladders, scaffolding, crawl spaces, attics).
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Ability to effectively communicate with staff, students, parents, and the public in a professional manner.
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Must have and maintain a valid state vehicle operator's license and a good driving record. Must meet DASD procedures for transporting students (including motor vehicle record check; please see attached documents for more information).
Must successfully complete and maintain compliance with all federal and state background and criminal record check requirements
Visit our FAQ section for more information about required clearances;-
Candidate must adhere to all local, state, federal, and school code requirements for employment
Duties & Responsibilities: (Abbreviated - Please review the attached job descriptions for more details on this specific opportunity)
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Performs general cleaning tasks and provides customer service in regards to school operations.
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Performs limited maintenance tasks, including minor carpentry, plumbing, electrical, ventilating repairs, minor equipment maintenance, climbing ladders, and painting.
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Performs grounds maintenance, including mowing, trash pickup, sweeping, trimming, raking, watering, snow removal, and salting (de-icing).
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Uses proper safety procedures and complies with all safety regulations, especially relating to use of cleaning chemicals, hazardous work conditions and weather conditions. (Some duties may require protective clothing and equipment.)
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Completes building tasks under the direction of the head custodian and/or principal to accommodate school functions and events, including event set-up and logistics for building activities and facilities use.
DASD Benefits Information:
Select Health Benefits a la carte - Only pay for what you need
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Medical Coverage through IBX - PPO plans only
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No Primary Care Physician necessary
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No referrals required
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IBC has extensive local and national networks
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Prescription Coverage through CVS/Caremark
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Dental Coverage - Delta Dental Active PPO
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Allows use of in-network and out-of-network providers
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Vision Coverage - Vision Benefits of America (VBA)
Eligibility - No Waiting Period
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All employees may enroll in the district's health benefit plans effective with their date of hire into the benefit eligible position.
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Eligible Dependents - A legally married spouse as defined by PA law and children up to age 26 may enroll in the District's health benefit plans.
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New Hires or Newly Eligible - You have 31 days from the date that you are benefit eligible to make your elections. If you do not make elections during this time, you will only be enrolled into any benefit that is provided by the District at no cost to you.
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Flexible Spending Accounts
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Benefit eligible employees have the opportunity to elect to participate in a Flexible Spending Account. DASD offers both a Healthcare Spending Account and Dependent Care Spending Account. This benefit allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for out of pocket eligible healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Support for the Whole You
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Fitness Program
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Receive $150 back when you complete 120 workouts at an approved fitness facility within 365 days. www.ibx.com/reimbursements
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Nutritional Counseling
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Up to 6 free visits per calendar year with a registered dietitian.
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Employee Assistance Program
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Health Advocate is a free, confidential program that offers EAP+ Work/Life benefits to help you address difficulties in your life by providing short term assistance with personal, family, and work issues. In addition, it simplifies the navigation of the health care system by helping you find the right doctors, resolving billing and insurance claim issues, explaining benefit coverage, helping your parents or in-laws with the complexities of Medicare, and much more!
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Telemedicine
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The telemedicine benefit through SwiftMD is offered to ALL DASD employees at no cost to you. The telemedicine benefit allows for consultations with US board-certified doctors over the phone or online, from your home, office, or on the road. These physicians can diagnose, recommend treatment, and submit prescriptions to your pharmacy of choice.
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Retirement - Member of State Pension System (PSERS)
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As a PSERS member, you'll join with over a half million fellow public school employees who are also members. You'll contribute to your own personal PSERS retirement account and have a safe and secure benefit payment(s) from one of the largest public retirement plans in the nation.
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Student Loan Forgiveness
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All DASD employees are eligible to apply for loan forgiveness through the federal government's Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Find out more here: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Life Benefit
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Pays 1x your basic annual salary up to maximum of $60,000
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Income Protection Benefit
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Pays 60% of your basic monthly pay, up to $1,500 per month
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Tuition Reimbursement
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75% of tuition if grade of B or better is attained; limit 12 credits per year.
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Paid Time Off
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Sick days - 12 annually
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3 personal days annually for full-time employees; 2 annually for part-time
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10 vacation days annually for new hires; 15 days after 5 years of employment; 20 days after 15 years
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Vacation payout for unused days - up to 10 days annually
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19 paid holidays per year for full-time employees
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Retiree Benefits
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Personal Days Payout
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Sick Days Payout
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Salary Increases
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Based on position and current rate
