Posting number: 2026-00359E
Department: Public Works
Division: Custodial Services
Job classification: Custodian - 8am to 4pm (Split Locations)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Works, Custodial, Building & Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance
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 schristman@norcopa.gov or 610-829-6382.
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.
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.
The individual in this role will work approximately three (3) hours a day at the Government Center/Courthouse in Easton, and five (5) hours a day at the Human Services Building in Bethlehem.
This position reports directly to the Custodial Superintendent.
This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.
Performs various custodial tasks such as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors. Cleans 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.
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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency, diploma; AND
Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator’s license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business; employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION – A post-offer motor vehicle driving record (MVR) will be completed for the successful candidate. Failure to successfully pass the background investigation will be cause for the offer to be rescinded.
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. Maintains basic records of activities.
Ability to learn the specific uses of any assigned equipment and products.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to keep basic records of supplies, activities, and occurrences.
Ability to respond correctly and politely to associates, other County personnel, representatives 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.
Floor buffers, steam cleaners, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuum, mops, broom, and dusting equipment.
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 twenty-five (25) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than one hundred (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.
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, 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.
Formal application, rating of education and experience, 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.
PAY GRADE: RU/GR02
Updated October 2026
Founded in 1752, the County of Northampton is located 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 80 miles west of New York City. The Northampton County Government Center
is located at 669 Washington Street in Easton, PA. For additional information on the County of Northampton, please visit www.northamptoncounty.org.
