Custodian- Evening Shift
Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children · wpsbc.org
Pittsburgh
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The job in short
A full-time Janitor / Custodian / Cleaner role at Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children in Pittsburgh.
Details
- Found
- 7 d ago · posted 2026-11-02
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, USA
- Pay (as listed)
- $18 an hour
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Pittsburgh - Main Campus - Pittsburgh, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, About the School:
Located in the heart of Oakland, Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children is a one-of-a-kind educational experience committed to empowering our students to realize their full potential. The School also provides vital early intervention and outreach services to visually impaired students, with or without additional challenges, throughout western Pennsylvania. Founded in 1887, our School is best equipped to care for and educate students with visual impairments. As a private institution chartered by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the School educates approximately 200 enrolled students from 80-85 school districts within western Pennsylvania.
Position Overview:
The Housekeeper provides cleaning and janitorial type services for the School to ensure a hygienic and safe educational / dormitory environment.
Position Information:
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Schedule:
Evening (Sunday-Thursday from 3p-11p)
Working Days: Year-round position
Pay: $18/hr
Job Responsibilities:
Thoroughly cleans restrooms, classrooms, 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 school 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.
Working Conditions:
40-hour onsite work week with opportunity for overtime work
Bending, kneeling, stooping and lifting on a frequent basis
Pushing, pulling and grasping on a regular basis
Lifting and moving furniture on a regular basis
Lifting bags of salt
Walking and standing during most of shift
Climbing ladders and scaffolding
Assisting with students in emergency situations, including lifting
Working outside in all types of weather
Visually surveying work area for areas in specific need of attention
Reading printed materials
Verbal and written communication
Completing written documentation
Sending and receiving e-mail
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualifications: 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.
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