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Position vacancy announcement
Title: Custodian
Reports to: Facilities Manager and CEO
Anticipated start date: January 12, 2026
Location: PCS Central
About our school
Provident Charter School (PCS) Central in Pittsburgh, PA is a publicly funded school designed to address the needs of students with language-based learning differences, such as dyslexia. PCS Central opened at the start of the 2016-2017 school year and currently serves approximately 330 students in Grades 2-8 from more than 42 districts in the greater Pittsburgh area.
A second campus, PCS West, opened in Baden, PA for the 2023-2024 school year. This position is based at the PCS Central location.
Job Goal
The Custodian performs daily custodial and preventive cleaning duties to ensure a clean, safe, and orderly school environment that supports students, staff, and visitors.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- Knowledge of custodial practices, safety procedures, and equipment is preferred.
- Ability to secure all relevant and necessary clearances.
- Position requires standing, walking, bending, lifting (50 pounds), and performing repetitive physical tasks throughout the workday.
Professional Responsibilities:
The Custodian will perform a wide range of custodial duties, including but not limited to:
General Cleaning and Building Care
- Maintain a clean cafeteria during three lunch periods daily; including wiping all tables, removing garbage, cleaning cafe bathroom and mopping floors daily after last lunch.
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and scrub floors and surfaces throughout the school.
- Clean and disinfect classrooms, offices, bathrooms, common areas, cafeteria, gym, nurse’s office, stairwells, hallways, and entryways daily.
- Clean and disinfect high-traffic areas throughout the day, including handrails, door glass, water fountains, and water dispensers.
- Clean stairwells and steps using backpack vacuums.
- Remove tape from marble walls.
- Maintain cleanliness in the entryways.
- Address vandalism or graffiti inside the building.
Supplies and Equipment
- Stock and monitor cleaning supplies.
- Check, refill, and replace hand sanitizer stations and bathroom scent dispensers.
- Replace water jugs in the main office as needed.
- Transport supplies, including printer paper boxes, to designated areas.
Trash and Waste Management
- Empty cafeteria, hallway, classroom, and office trash and recycling containers as needed throughout the day.
- Ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
- Keep the dumpster area clear of trash and debris.
Furniture, Events, and Special Assignments
- Move and arrange furniture and equipment for daily use and special events.
- Set up and break down tables, chairs, and equipment for school activities and events.
Additional Responsibilities
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the Facilities Manager or CEO.
Terms of Employment: Twelve (12) month position.
Evaluation: Performance of this job will be evaluated by the Facilities Manager and CEO.
Compensation and benefits
- Starting salary: $43,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Off all school holidays and breaks
- Employer paid retirement contribution matching 10% of salary.
- Employer paid dental, vision, life insurance benefits.
- Significant employer contribution toward health insurance.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a cover letter & resume to Elizabeth Swartz, Human Resources Manager.
Provident Charter School provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $43,000