Custodian Job at Behavioral Health Associates in Lehighton

Behavioral Health Associates (BHA) is an educational organization. We offer an academic learning environment integrated with behavior support services for students diagnosed with emotional/behavioral disorders to empower the students in overcoming challenges and creating new stories in their lives.

We currently have an opening for a full-time Custodian.

JOB GOAL: To clean and maintain the school building and grounds, set up equipment for special events, and assist school personnel with work requests to provide a clean and safe environment for students and staff.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cleans assigned areas of the building. Assists with general cleanup of the school. Does emergency cleaning as needed (e.g., blood, vomit, burst water pipes).
• Maintains and may repair custodial equipment (including equipment for grounds upkeep).
• Cares for the grounds, including watering, fertilizing, mowing, and trimming the lawns, picking up trash, and removing ice and snow when necessary. Drives snowplows, lawn mowers, tractors and occasionally a forklift.
• Prepares and maintains athletic fields and gym floors. Installs and maintains athletic equipment. Assists in refinishing gym floor.
• Sets up equipment for special school events or programs and cleans up afterwards.
• Works with the public on community functions held at the school for setting up equipment, assisting with crowd control, cleanup, etc.
• Assists the cooks/staff with heavy lifting and other tasks. Assists with cafeteria cleanup and waste disposal. Cleans up spills.
• Assists in maintaining security of building, which may include locking and unlocking the building, performing weekend and holiday building checks, and maintaining the fire and burglar alarms. May be required to work on Sundays, holidays, early morning, etc. for snow removal or other emergency work.
• Checks emergency lights and fire extinguishers.
• Stocks supply shelves and distribute supplies (books, paper, etc.) throughout the school. Checks incoming shipments and signs for supplies.
• Assists school personnel with work requests and errands.
• May assist with building scheduling, inventory, or other paperwork.
• Open classrooms for substitute teachers, students, community school, etc.
• May be required to assist in maintaining inventory of school supplies.

• Other job-related duties as directed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) months of experience related to the below tasks, knowledge, skills and abilities or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Basic understanding of cleaning and sanitation procedures.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures.
• Knowledge of MSDS.
• Ability to use small office equipment and computers.
• Ability to maintain property and inventory.
• PHYSICAL DEMANDS Heavy work: Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

BENEFITS

• Full Time, Year-Round
• Paid Leave for Sick, Personal Days, and Vacation Days
• Paid Leave for Your Birthday!
• Time Off for Holidays
• Choice of Two Medical Plans, Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Company Paid: Group Life Insurance and Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan with Company Match up to 3% of your Annual Salary
• Tuition Reimbursement

Please submit letter of interest, resume, and current clearances to this posting.

Click Here to complete BHA's Employment Application for Support Staff (Non-Teaching Positions)

BHA is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. BHA is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis ofrace, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.