Janitorial Specialist

Brightside Academy; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Child care discounts

Professional development

Bonus opportunities

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Brightside Academy is seeking a dependable Janitorial Specialist to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, and team members. This role supports our educational centers across Pennsylvania with a strong emphasis on safety and cleanliness.

Join a nationwide early learning network offering competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth within Brightside’s supportive culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1+ year of commercial cleaning experience preferred.
• Reliable, detail-oriented and safety-focused.
• Able to work independently or with a team.

Responsibilities

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, offices and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum and maintain floors.
• Replenish cleaning products and supplies as needed.
• Remove trash and prepare containers for pickup.
• Operate custodial equipment safely and perform inventory checks.
• Follow safety and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Time management

Detail-oriented

Safety-conscious

Independent worker

Team player

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

Brightside Academy is looking for a dependable Janitorial Specialist to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for children, families, and team members.

With more than 30 early learning centers across Pennsylvania, Brightside offers a supportive team, nationally recognized curriculum, modern classrooms, and meaningful opportunities to build your career in early childhood education.

Why Brightside Academy

We invest in our team members with competitive pay, career growth, and benefits that support you both inside and outside the classroom:

• Medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Up to 25 paid days off plus 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) & Roth plans with company match
• Free short-term disability and life insurance
• Child care discounts
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Bonus opportunities, employee discounts, commuter benefits, and more

What We’re Looking For

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 1 year of experience in commercial cleaning or similar
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and safety-focused
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
• Able to manage cleaning tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Familiar with safe chemical use and storage practices
• Strong time-management and organization skills
• Able to lift, move, and handle cleaning equipment as needed
• Ability to pass required background checks

What You’ll Do

• Clean classrooms, restrooms, offices, and common areas
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, shampoo, and maintain floors
• Replenish cleaning products, paper goods, and classroom supplies
• Remove trash and prepare containers for pickup
• Operate custodial equipment safely
• Maintain cleaning inventory and request supplies as needed
• Clean windows, furniture, fixtures, vents, and academy grounds
• Support snow and ice removal when needed
• Assist with academy opening and closing tasks
• Follow OSHA, safety, Brightside, and regulatory requirements

Join us at Brightside Academy and build a meaningful career with a team that values your work, supports your growth, and helps you make a lasting impact for children, families, and your community.

To learn more, visit: https://www.brightsideacademy.com/careers

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