Mon Valley School: Custodian (pm)

Allegheny Intermediate Unit; Clairton (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a custodian in an established educational institution. In this role, you'll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order within the school environment, ensuring that all facilities are safe and welcoming for students and staff. Your contributions will include performing general housekeeping duties, assisting with equipment care, and maintaining the school grounds. This position offers a chance to make a positive impact on the educational experience of students while working in a supportive environment. If you take pride in your work and enjoy contributing to a team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Benefits

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required; custodial experience preferred.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Perform general housekeeping duties and maintain school grounds.
• Check and report HVAC malfunctions; clean and sanitize facilities.

Skills

Housekeeping

HVAC Operation

Cleaning and Sanitizing

Flexibility

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Office Machines

Cleaning Equipment

Job description

Job Title: Custodian

Position Summary:
The custodian shall be responsible to the Head custodian. The custodian shall perform the general housekeeping duties; assist in the care of all equipment, furniture and buildings, and assist in the care and maintenance of the school grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Checks operation of HVAC equipment as required. Report any malfunctions to the Head Custodian.
2. Receives all supplies for the building, checks purchase orders against supplies and helps store items at the direction of the Head Custodian or Principal.
3. Dust mops and wet mops or vacuums all floors and corridors in assigned areas, as directed by the Head Custodian.
4. Dusts windowsills, cleans and sanitizes countertops, furniture and sinks in assigned rooms. Fills paper towel and soap dispensers as needed.
5. Empties wastebaskets and pencil sharpeners and deposits all waste in the dumpster.
6. Cleans and sanitizes all restrooms in assigned areas, including sinks, toilets mirrors and floors. Fill toilet tissue, soap dispensers and paper towels as needed.
7. Reports any light failures, plant failures or other unusual conditions to Head Custodian.
8. Removes marks from walls, floors, doors, desks etc.
9. Cleans glass in classroom doors. Washes windows, lockers and countertops.
10. Scrubs, waxes and polishes corridors and classrooms as required.
11. Operates mowers, weed-eaters, shovels snow and other outdoor duties assigned by the principal or the Head Custodian.
12. Unlocks doors and signs-in renters in various parts of the building; reports any misconduct or violations to Head Custodian or Principal.
13. Moves classroom furniture as needed.
14. Sets up multi-purpose room or other areas for meetings/events as requested by the head custodian or Principal.
15. Sanitizes pool as needed.
16. Performs other duties as assigned and complies with the building Principal’s or Head Custodian’s requests within reasonable time limits.

Qualifications:

1. High School Diploma/GED required.
2. 1 year of custodial experience preferred.
3. Certificate as a Pool Operator preferred.
4. Allegheny County Certificate and State Pesticide Test preferred.
5. CPR/First Aid Certificate preferred.
6. Training in Universal Precaution preferred.
7. Working knowledge of office machines (copier, fax, telephone, etc.).
8. Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.
9. Ability to be flexible and perform other tasks as assigned.
10. Basic experience with computers including email and related software needed for control of HVAC systems.
11. Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct policy.

Additional Requirements:

1. Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151 and NSOR clearances are required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
2. School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling 35 pounds.
2. Ability to kneel, crouch, bend, and reach to retrieve and handle teaching materials and supplies.
3. Ability to speak clearly and distinctly when communicating.
4. Adequate vision to perform duties.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Reports To: Principal

Department: Special Education and Pupil Services

Position Schedule: 260 days

Benefits: Per the AIUFT Agreement

Salary: AIUFT Salary Scale Step 1 $28,028.00

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume and transcripts at AIU Career Site.

The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.