Custodian - Daylight

Western-Pennsylvania-School-For-Blind-Children-1; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is seeking a dedicated Housekeeper to support our Respite House, operating 24/7. The role involves cleaning, maintenance, and assisting with transportation and emergency needs.

Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 am to 2:00 pm, with a 40-hour onsite work week and holiday pay when holidays fall on shift. The successful candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license preferred, and must obtain required Acts 34,

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license preferred.
• Must hold and maintain Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly cleans restrooms, bedrooms, therapy areas, common areas, dorms, dining areas, hallways, stairwells, and offices as assigned (mopping, waxing floors, vacuuming, dusting, windows).
• Maintains lighting in assigned areas; moves furniture as needed; reports repairs.
• Drives Respite vehicles as assigned; maintains grounds including snow removal.
• Assists with room set ups, transportation, and maintenance; follows schedule and demonstrates reliable, prompt work ethic.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the School:Located in the heart of Oakland, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational experience committed to empowering our students to realize their full potential. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1887, our School is best equipped to care for and educate students with visual impairments. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 80-85 school districts within western Pennsylvania.Position Overview:The Housekeeper provides cleaning and janitorial type services for the School to ensure a hygienic and safe educational / dormitory environment. This role will be working within our newly developed Respite House, which will operate 365 days a year, 24 hours a day. This role will be required to work on holidays when their shift falls on a holiday, but will receive holiday pay during those instances. The Respite House will host four beds to individuals in need for around the clock care.Position Information:FLSA Status: Non-ExemptSchedule:Mondays through Fridays from 6:00 am to 2:00 pmWorking Days: Year-round positionPay: $18/hrJob Responsibilities:Thoroughly cleans restrooms, bedrooms, therapy areas, common areas, dorms, dining areas, hallways, stairwells, and offices as assigned by performing duties such as mopping/waxing floors, vacuuming carpets, spot cleaning carpet stains, dusting, cleaning windows.Maintains lighting in assigned areas.Moves furniture as needed.Reports on all needed repairs.Drive Respite vehicles as assigned.Maintains grounds, including snow removal.Assists with room set ups, transportation, and maintenance as needed.Follows assigned schedule without the need for frequent reminders.Demonstrate reliable, dependable, and prompt work ethic such as good attendance record and ready to work at start of shift.Utilizes safe lifting techniques.Takes initiative to assist others when own duties are complete.Receptive to receiving direction and constructive criticism.Working Conditions:40-hour onsite work week with opportunity for overtime workBending, kneeling, stooping and lifting on a frequent basisPushing, pulling and grasping on a regular basisLifting and moving furniture on a regular basisLifting bags of saltWalking and standing during most of shiftClimbing ladders and scaffoldingAssisting with students in emergency situations, including liftingWorking outside in all types of weatherVisually surveying work area for areas in specific need of attentionReading printed materialsVerbal and written communicationCompleting written documentationSending and receiving e-mailAn Equal Opportunity EmployerQualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentValid Driver’s license preferredPrevious experience as a housekeeper preferredMust hold and maintain proper clearances for Acts 34, 114, and 151.