Evening School Custodian & Groundskeeper

Boyce Middle School; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Boyce Middle School in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Anticipated 1.0 Custodian to maintain a clean school facility and grounds for students, staff and the community. The role covers the school year evening shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) with summer hours (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.).

Eligible candidates should have at least 1 year of custodian/groundskeeper experience and a high school diploma or GED, with strong communication and safety awareness. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year work experience as a custodian and/or groundskeeper.
• High School diploma or GED certificate.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, students, staff, administrators and community members.
• Exhibit effective communication skills.
• Being proper stewards of district property, materials and equipment.
• Work with a sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints.
• Ability to perform duties with an awareness of all inspection regulations, safety codes and district requirements and school board policies.
• Ability to push, pull and carry a minimum of 50 lbs
• Must have a valid state driver’s license, with reliable transportation to travel between different district buildings on assigned shift.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated spaces, equipment and materials
• Perform room and equipment set-up and breakdown for activities and events
• Perform seasonal athletic fields and general grounds work
• Perform general labor functions including unloading bulk material from trucks
• Maintain building and grounds security
• Report building, grounds, and equipment conditions that may need remedied or repaired
• Participate in fire and emergency drills, know emergency procedures and the location and use of first-aid and fire fighting equipment
• Move furniture and equipment
• Assists visitors utilizing the facilities
• Responsible for the preservation and maintenance of assigned tools and equipment, as well as assist in the repair of equipment and facilities
• Operate various floor equipment, including battery-powered auto-scrubbers/buffers and high-speed/high torque propane burnishers
• Perform snow-removal, both operation of fuel-powered snow removal equipment and manual removal using shovel
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Time management

Physical endurance

Education

High School diploma or GED certificate

Job description

Boyce Middle School in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking an Anticipated 1.0 Custodian to maintain a clean school facility and grounds for students, staff and the community. The role covers the school year evening shifts (3:00 p.m.–11:30 p.m.) with summer hours (7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.).

Eligible candidates should have at least 1 year of custodian/groundskeeper experience and a high school diploma or GED, with strong communication and safety awareness. A valid driver’s license is required.