Custodian/Evening Maintenance Support/Bus Driver
THE POSITION
The Park School of Baltimore has an opening for a Custodian/Evening Maintenance Support/Bus Driver. Under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities, this position provides support of after-hour school activities and is responsible for general maintenance in the evenings. This is a 12 month, non-exempt position with the following hours: Monday-Friday, 2 p.m. 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, coeducational day school of 840 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:
- Ability to move the goals of the institution forward
- Orientation to a progressive philosophy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a variety of contexts
- Demonstrated experience and/or openness with technology that supports current best practices
- Demonstrated experience and/or openness to cultural competency work
- Assists with traffic control when assigned
- Ensures all events and meetings are set up and broken down, returning each area to its normal state
- Resets all classrooms, common rooms, conference rooms, office areas, cafeteria, and annex nightly
- Ensures trash is removed, furniture is clear of any debris, and chairs are orderly
- 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
- Demonstrates an ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- Conducts monthly preventative maintenance inspections
- Completes assigned work orders
- Promotes high standards in safety and work methods
- Drives PM bus routes, school field trips, and athletic trips
- Provides support to other groups as needed to include: grounds maintenance and facilities maintenance
- 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
- 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 screen
WORK HOURS AND DAYS:
- Monday through Friday, 2 p.m. 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.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Park’s pay rates and benefits are highly competitive with those in other leading independent schools.
In addition to normal retirement and health benefits for full-time employees, the school offers the following distinctive program:
- Tuition Remission: Under current policy, faculty and staff who have been employed at Park full-time for two years are eligible to receive full tuition remission for their children who attend Park. All candidates, including faculty children, must meet Park’s standards for admission. During the first two years of employment, faculty may apply for aid through the need-based tuition assistance program.
EEOC: 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.
COVID-19: Please note: Park School currently requires proof of COVID-19 vaccination, subject to legally required exemptions, as a condition of employment.
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates must apply by submitting a résumé and an application to:
facilitiesadmin@parkschool.net
The Park School
2425 Old Court Road
Baltimore, MD 21208
