Respite Housekeeper & Facilities Technician

WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA SCHOOL FOR BLIND CHILDREN; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Pittsburgh (Oakland) seeks a full-time housekeeper for the Respite House, a 24/7 facility supporting students with visual impairments. You will perform cleaning, janitorial tasks, and assist with daily operations to maintain a hygienic living and learning environment.

The role includes a 40-hour onsite schedule, on-site duties, and potential overtime. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are preferred; prior housekeeping experience is

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver’s license preferred.
• Previous experience as a housekeeper preferred.
• Must hold and maintain proper 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.

Skills

Housekeeping

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Pittsburgh (Oakland) seeks a full-time housekeeper for the Respite House, a 24/7 facility supporting students with visual impairments. You will perform cleaning, janitorial tasks, and assist with daily operations to maintain a hygienic living and learning environment.

The role includes a 40-hour onsite schedule, on-site duties, and potential overtime. A high school diploma and valid driver’s license are preferred; prior housekeeping experience is