IMMEDIATE-Part Time Custodian

Belmont Charter Network is a family of 5 community schools centered on the central mission to promote the academic, social and emotional well-being of each child. Our schools are supported by a non-profit partner to provide holistic services to the school including out-of-school time, our social work project and Head start.  How do we do this?  We do it by ensuring our students have access to complete support both in and out of the classroom through a talented team of teachers, leaders, social workers, and partners.

We believe that schools and learning should be joyful!

You can find more about our core values and vision here.  We believe that education is the single biggest way we can disrupt the systemic racism that impacts Philadelphia and by extension our country.  We are a mission centered organization that has grown since its founding over 20 years ago to be the organization that serves Philadelphia today.   Learn more about our partners who support this vision by creating a full scope of community support for our students and families.  Our approach is grounded in trauma informed practice which you can read more about here.

Your areas of knowledge and expertise:

• Demonstrated skill in working with students from diverse cultural, economic and ability backgrounds.

• Creative problem solving

• A commitment to being a lifelong learner, a commitment to refining your craft

• A knack for connecting with people across differences, including parents, colleagues, and students.

Position Summary: 

The PT Custodian is responsible for keeping assigned building(s) clean, safe, functional, and secure in accordance with established Belmont Charter Network policies and standards. A custodial worker must maintain all assigned building(s) in a state of operational excellence such that they present no interruptions, distractions, or obstacles to the education program. This is a 12-month position that is supervised by the Custodial Manager.

Core Responsibilities:

• Perform custodial cleaning duties in assigned areas as scheduled

• Support the cleaning of all areas of buildings and grounds upon request of the school leadership and the custodial manager

• Provide services as necessary to support curricular and extracurricular events and activities.

• Maintain an individual inventory of custodial supplies/equipment while providing the custodial manager with inventory usage data.

• Project a positive image for the school with their team at all times

Additional responsibilities: 

• Work on call as needed for emergencies or special requests falling outside of normal working hours.

• Show ownership of the school campus in its entirety by cleaning and organizing all areas, not necessarily by request or regularly scheduled assignments

• Accept other duties as assigned by the Custodial Manager or Director of Centralized Operations. 

Qualifications: 

Education and Experience: 

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Experience in custodial services preferred

• Hold all required clearances to work in PA schools (Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance (Act 151), Federal Bureau of Investigation Record Check Clearance (Act 114), Sexual Misconduct/Abuse Disclosure Clearance (Act 168))

Skills and Abilities: 

• The ability to stand for extended periods of time, walk extensive distances, and manipulate (lift, carry, move) light to heavy weights regularly

• The ability to push, pull, and guide materials of heavy weights; balance to work above ground

• The ability to climb (e.g., ladders), stoop, kneel, crouch, and work in awkward positions

• Sufficient hand-eye coordination, hand and finger dexterity, includingthe  ability to grasp, 

• Visual acuity to operate specialized equipment and read technical (including blueprints) and safety information

• Auditory ability to hear machinery sounds and alarms

• The ability to work in extreme temperature conditions