Custodian
- Woodland Hills School District
- Pittsburgh, United States
- $31,200 – $39,520
WOODLAND HILLS SCHOOL DISTRICT
POSITION: CUSTODIAN (4:00PM-12:00AM)
BUILDING: Edgewood Elementary STEAM Academy
REPORTS TO: Facilities Director and Building Principal
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QUALIFICATIONS
- High School Graduate or equivalent
- Valid driver's license if applicable
- Pennsylvania Child Abuse Clearance
- Pennsylvania Criminal Record Check
- FBI Federal Criminal History
- Ability to follow written and verbal directions
- Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Routine Responsibilities
- Lock doors in hallways as required by the principal
- Responsible to open and close facilities used by evening groups
- Assist with snow removal on sidewalks and steps
- Keep custodial closet neat and orderly
- Lock exterior gates by auditorium and tennis courts as directed by the principal
- Manage building supplies as needed
- Weeding of school grounds
- Daily removal of litter on school grounds
Daily Classroom Responsibilities
- Sweep floor and wet mop if necessary
- Dust all furniture, windowsills, baseboards, shelves and blackboard trays
- Remove marks from walls, furniture, woodwork, doors and light fixtures
- Clean chalkboards when necessary
- Clean window when necessary
- Empty wastepaper baskets and pencil sharpeners
- Lock all windows and doors when completed
- Scour sinks
- Fill towel cabinets and soap dispensers if applicable
- Run sweeper on floors daily
- Replace burnt out lamps
- Sweep, mop and buff halls when required
- Dust all classroom window frames and hall vents routinely
- Clean all water fountains and coolers in section
- Clean all pay phones and hall gates in section every day
Daily Restroom Responsibilities
- Sweep and wet mop floors (use germicidal cleaner)
- Scour commodes, urinals and sinks completely
- Remove markings from walls and partitions routinely
- Fill soap, tissue and towel dispensers
- Clean mirrors and dispensers
Other Responsibilities
- For summer cleaning, Supervisor and will assign employees to other facilities as needed
- Grass trimming of school grounds
- If you have a Certified Pool Operator's license, you will be required to have the responsibility of the pool at Junior High and the High School and the Academy
- Assist with any additional assignments as requested by Supervisor or Principal
POSITION SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Demands
- Standing and walking for long periods of time
- Lifting up to 75 pounds
- Manual dexterity to use equipment, tools and maintenance equipment
- Climbing and working off step ladders and extension ladders up to 6 feet
Temperament
- Ability to work as a member of a team and/or alone
- Must be courteous
- Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented and promote these qualities in the operations and maintenance department
- Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
260 days a year
Salary determined by negotiated contract
Interested candidates must apply through our online applicant tracking system (https://www.applitrack.com/whsd/onlineapp) and submit a letter of interest, resume, official transcripts/HS Diploma, PA Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances and three letters of reference. This posting will remain open until filled.
Skills
- Cleaning
- Floor care
- Janitorial Maintenance
- Snow removal
- Supply Management
- Safety Compliance
- Independent Work



