Custodian (Part-time)

George School; Newtown (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

George School in Newtown, PA seeks a part-time Custodian to maintain cleanliness of dormitories, classrooms, offices, and common areas. Responsibilities include cleaning, disinfecting, and basic floor care across campus facilities.

Required: High School diploma or GED and 2–5 years custodial experience; ability to follow instructions; ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work holidays or events when needed. Must be able to work indoors and outdoors.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• 2–5 years custodial operations experience preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work indoors/outdoors.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas (dormitories, classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms).
• Follow department SOPs and safety protocols.
• Perform floor and carpet care: shampooing, vacuuming, refinishing floors, etc.

Skills

Cleaning

Disinfection

Floor care

Safety protocols

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Floor machines

Job description

Description

George School, a Quaker boarding/day grades 9-12 college preparatory school, has an opening for a

Custodian.

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas (i.e., dormitories, academic buildings classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, swimming pool, locker rooms, restrooms, stairwells, corridors, lounges, campus housing, etc.).
• Follow all aspects of the Department standard operating procedures (i.e., 10 step cleaning process, daily call outs, safety protocols, etc.).
• Perform functions associated with floor care and carpet care (i.e., shampooing, spot cleaning carpets, refinishing, burnishing, vacuuming, and stripping floors, etc.). Operate floor care equipment.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use supplies to complete tasks. Utilize approved cleaning and disinfecting solutions per procedure and restock housekeeping closets with other needed supplies which are to be properly labeled and secured in required areas.
• Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and report all repairs as needed.
• Handle the removal of trash & recycling on campus.
• Move extensively up or down stairwells and/or to various buildings on campus (relocation of equipment, cleaning supplies, or other items).
• Set up and break down tables, chairs and linen as related to meetings and special event functions which may require moving items from building to building on campus.
• Assist in moving and disposal of furniture on campus.

Description

George School, a Quaker boarding/day grades 9-12 college preparatory school, has an opening for a part-time Custodian.

Responsibilities

• Clean and disinfect assigned areas (i.e., dormitories, academic buildings classrooms, offices, gymnasiums, swimming pool, locker rooms, restrooms, stairwells, corridors, lounges, campus housing, etc.).
• Follow all aspects of the Department standard operating procedures (i.e., 10 step cleaning process, daily call outs, safety protocols, etc.).
• Perform functions associated with floor care and carpet care (i.e., shampooing, spot cleaning carpets, refinishing, burnishing, vacuuming, and stripping floors, etc.). Operate floor care equipment.
• Operate cleaning equipment and use supplies to complete tasks. Utilize approved cleaning and disinfecting solutions per procedure and restock housekeeping closets with other needed supplies which are to be properly labeled and secured in required areas.
• Maintain assigned equipment for cleanliness and report all repairs as needed.
• Handle the removal of trash & recycling on campus.
• Move extensively up or down stairwells and/or to various buildings on campus (relocation of equipment, cleaning supplies, or other items).
• Set up and break down tables, chairs and linen as related to meetings and special event functions which may require moving items from building to building on campus.
• Assist in moving and disposal of furniture on campus.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2-5 years of custodial operations experience preferred.
• Ability to follow oral, written instructions and directions.
• Possess a valid and current driver’s license.
• Ability to perform duties in the event of an emergency.
• Ability to work holidays and special events when needed.
• Must be able to walk, talk, hear, stoop, crawl, climb stairs and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to work indoors or outdoors.
• Commitment to working towards antiracism and developing and practicing cultural competency.
• Commitment to the philosophy of a Quaker educational community and a style consistent with Quaker values.