Custodian/Evening Maintenance Support/Bus Driver
THE POSITION
The Park School of Baltimore has an opening for a Custodian/Evening Maintenance Support. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, this position provides support of after-hour school activities and is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of school facilities. This includes performing routine cleaning tasks, managing waste disposal, and assisting with minor maintenance needs.
This is a 12-month, non-exempt position with the following hours: Monday-Friday, 2 to 10:30 p.m.
Devoted to intellectual inquiry, a collaborative spirit of learning, and an appreciation for the diversity of human experience, The Park School of Baltimore is a community founded on positive expectations of our students and respect for individual differences.
We cultivate children’s innate curiosity by nurturing their interests and engaging them as active participants in their own education.
We support young people in becoming confident questioners and responsible citizens of the world.
The Park School is a non-sectarian, independent, gender inclusive day school of 827 students from Pre-Kindergarten through Grade 12. Founded in 1912 as one of the early progressive schools, The Park School continues to practice a distinct educational philosophy. The core values today, as in 1912, are a belief in children’s capacity to love learning, to grow academically and emotionally when inspired by highly qualified, caring teachers, and to develop self-discipline, confidence, and creative problem-solving skills through deep exploration and constant challenge. At every grade level, from Pre-Kindergarten through Upper School, Park actively encourages questioning and conversation as essential elements of the learning process. The school philosophy emphasizes a belief in positive expectations and expects that students, as they mature, will take increasing responsibility for their own learning.
RESPONSIBILITIES/EXPECTATIONS:
- Resets all classrooms, common rooms, conference rooms, office area, cafeteria, and annex nightly.
- Ensures all events and meetings are set up and broken down, returning each area to its normal state.
- Relocates belongings that have been left behind to appropriate lost and found areas.
- Works with Security to ensure all building interior and exterior doors and windows are locked and secured nightly.
- Prior to shift’s end, confirms restroom areas are clean and adequately stocked; interior and exterior trash cans are emptied.
- Makes sure bleachers are swept and courts are reset.
- Assists with traffic control when assigned.
- Demonstrates an ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
- Completes assigned work orders.
- Promotes high standards in safety and work methods.
- Provides support to other groups as needed to include: grounds maintenance and facilities maintenance
- Ability to move the goals of the institution forward.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of contexts.
- Demonstrates experience and/or openness to cultural competency work and a progressive philosophy.
- Demonstrates experience and/or openness with technology that support current best practices.
- Conducts monthly preventative maintenance inspections.
- Drives PM bus routes, school field trips, and athletic trips.
- Performs other duties as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the characteristics needed for employment with the school.
- Dependable
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
- Must be able to communicate effectively, work unsupervised, and make safe and responsible decisions
- Ability to work within a team with a strong customer service orientation and positive relationship building skills
- Calm in emergency situations
- Eager to learn new skills and systems
- DOT Physical and drug screening
WORK HOURS AND DAYS:
- Monday through Friday, 2 to 10:30 p.m.
- Occasional day shifts or weekends for special events
- On-call rotation on a regularly assigned basis; responding to after-hour alarm calls when necessary
- Designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and may be required to work when school is closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires frequent intervals of considerable physical effort including lifting, carrying, and pushing of heavy equipment and materials; requires frequent bending, stooping, and crouching. Must be able to identify, observe, and estimate various objects from close and far distances. Requires working in all weather conditions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Relevant experience preferred. High school diploma or equivalent. Ability to read and understand documents such as safety rules and operating manuals. Ability to write routine reports.
CERTIFICATES AND/OR LICENSES
- Valid Maryland driver’s license required
- Acceptable driving record and current auto insurance
- Willing to obtain a Maryland Class C Commercial Driver’s License with P & S endorsements. The school will pay for and otherwise support the employee in obtaining this license.
SALARY
This is a non-exempt position that pays $17.00-$19.25/hour. An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees.
BENEFITS
Park’s benefits include a 403(b) retirement plan with matching contributions, and medical, dental, and vision insurance for individuals and families. Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts are also available. Employees receive disability and parental leave, along with paid time off. Other resources include an Employee Assistance Program, a Computer Buying Program, and various wellness initiatives.
Additionally, the school offers the following distinctive programs:
- Faculty & Curricular Advancement (FACA) Program: A $5.6 million endowed program, established in 1989, supports summer professional development work by faculty. This program provides full salary and benefits for work on group or individual projects. Approximately 40% of Park faculty participate in FACA projects each summer. Projects are selected through a formal, competitive review process.
- Tuition Remission: Under current policy, employees who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. (Faculty children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, faculty may apply for financial assistance through Park’s need-based tuition assistance program.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are asked to send a letter of interest, personal statement, résumé, and completed employment application (found here) via email or US mail. Please also indicate whether there are any special circumstances that will affect the timing of your search, availability for interviews, and decisions for the coming year.
CONTACT
Human Resources at HR@parkschool.net
The Park School
2425 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
The Park School of Baltimore does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, ancestry, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or any physical or mental disability unrelated to a reasonable performance of an employee’s duties.
