What are the responsibilities and job description for the Housekeeping Position position at Kimberton Waldorf School?
Position Summary
Our school is seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented individual to join our Facilities team in a part-time custodial and groundskeeping position. This position is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, attractive, and well-maintained school environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, works well independently, and is willing to assist with a variety of building and outdoor maintenance tasks.
Essential Job Duties
Janitorial / Custodial Duties
- Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, common areas, hallways, foyers, and entryways.
- Clean and disinfect restrooms, including fixtures, floors, and high-touch surfaces.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain floors throughout the school.
- Empty and remove trash and recycling from assigned areas.
- Clean and maintain gym areas, locker rooms, and related facilities.
- Clean glass, doors, and other surfaces as needed.
- Restock restroom and custodial supplies.
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitizing of high-use areas.
- Assist with setup, cleanup, and maintenance for school activities and events.
- Report maintenance, safety, or repair concerns to the Facilities Director.
- Perform additional custodial duties as assigned.
General Responsibilities
- Follow all school safety procedures and custodial/groundskeeping policies.
- Properly use and care for cleaning supplies, tools, and equipment.
- Maintain a professional and courteous attitude around students, families, faculty, and staff.
- Protect the confidentiality and privacy of students and school personnel.
- Work independently while maintaining communication with the Facilities Director.
- Respond appropriately to urgent cleaning or facility needs.
- Maintain a clean and organized work area.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Previous custodial or janitorial experience preferred but not required.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Ability to perform physical tasks including standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and pulling.
- Ability to safely operate basic custodial equipment.
- Dependable attendance and punctuality.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work respectfully and appropriately in a school environment.
- Must be able to pass any required school background screening.
Kimberton Waldorf School
Contact: Karen Hite, Interim Head of School, khite@kimberton.org
Hours: Monday-Friday 3:00PM-8:00PM
$20/hour
Pay: $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25.0 per week
Work Location: In person
Salary : $20