Custodian- Evening Shift

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 20.000 - 29.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) in Oakland, PA seeks a dedicated housekeeper to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students and staff.

The role is a full-time, onsite evening position (Sun-Thu, 3pm–11pm) with a 40-hour work week and potential overtime. Pay is $18 per hour, with duties including restroom and classroom cleaning, floor care, and assisting with day-to-day operations.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Driver's license preferred.
• Previous housekeeping experience preferred.
• Must hold and maintain proper clearances for Acts 34, 114, and 151.

Responsabilidades

• Thoroughly cleans restrooms, classrooms, 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 school 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.

Conocimientos

Valid Driver's license preferred

Previous housekeeping experience

Clearances Acts 34, 114, and 151

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

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.

Position Information:

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule:

• Evening (Sunday-Thursday from 3p-11p)

Working Days: Year-round position

Pay: $18/hr

Job Responsibilities:

• Thoroughly cleans restrooms, classrooms, 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 school 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 work
• Bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting on a frequent basis
• Pushing, pulling and grasping on a regular basis
• Lifting and moving furniture on a regular basis
• Lifting bags of salt
• Walking and standing during most of shift
• Climbing ladders and scaffolding
• Assisting with students in emergency situations, including lifting
• Working outside in all types of weather
• Visually surveying work area for areas in specific need of attention
• Reading printed materials
• Verbal and written communication
• Completing written documentation
• Sending and receiving e-mail

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid Driver's license preferred
• Previous experience as a housekeeper preferred
• Must hold and maintain proper clearances for Acts 34, 114, and 151.