Residential School Custodian & Facilities Lead

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC); Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) in Oakland, Pittsburgh, seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to provide cleaning and janitorial support for our campus and 365-day Respite House. The role requires working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 6:00 am–2:00 pm, with holiday pay when shifts fall on holidays.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, dorms, dining and therapy areas; reporting repairs; light maintenance; and assisting with transportation and setup as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license preferred.
• Previous housekeeper experience preferred.
• Must hold and maintain clearances for Acts 34, 114, and 151.

Responsibilities

• Thoroughly cleans restrooms, bedrooms, 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 Respite 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.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children (WPSBC) in Oakland, Pittsburgh, seeks a dedicated Housekeeper to provide cleaning and janitorial support for our campus and 365-day Respite House. The role requires working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday 6:00 am–2:00 pm, with holiday pay when shifts fall on holidays.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, dorms, dining and therapy areas; reporting repairs; light maintenance; and assisting with transportation and setup as needed.