Janitor

Job Opportunity At Brightside Academy

Brightside Academy is a recognized early childhood education provider offering a safe, supportive, and educational environment focused on child development at every stage. We offer state-of-the-art facilities with a nationally recognized curriculum.

With 30+ locations throughout Pittsburgh and Philadelphia PA, Brightside Academy believes that our employees are our best resources for our children and communities. If you have a passion for growth and development, can thrive in a challenging yet rewarding environment, have worked in a capacity overseeing children for at least two years and are ready to excel in your career, we'd like to speak with you!

Responsibilities include:

• Sweep, wet and dry mop, buff, and wax floors; participates in stripping of floors.
• Vacuum and shampoo carpets; remove spots and stains; communicates replacement requirements.
• Clean restroom floors, walls, sinks, urinals, and commodes; replace toilet paper, towels and soap, wash, and polish fixtures; clean windows and mirrors.
• Replenish classroom cleaning and supplies as needed including paper towels, towels and soap, hand sanitizers, and other supplies as requested.
• Clean countertops and fixtures; set-up tables and chairs and move furniture; dust furniture, desks, woodwork, and blinds; clean academy doors and windows; replace light bulbs
• Replace ceiling tiles applicable in classrooms, lobbies, gym, and office areas.
• Remove paper, trash, and garbage from assigned areas and place in proper containers for disposal; set containers out for pickup and removal at assigned times.
• Operate custodial equipment such as: buffers, vacuum cleaners, shampoo machines and floor strippers, and other janitorial industry equipment.
• Review and reorder academy inventory and cleaning supplies; work with academy office staff to conform to budgetary needs.
• Patrol grounds around academy area, pick-up paper, cans, trash, and debris; clean walkways; sweep as needed.
• Shovel and remove snow and/or ice around academy pathway areas as detailed and needed; salt ground to prevent slippage and falls as necessary.
• Dust all HVAC vents and AC units within academy areas
• Assist in academy opening and closing procedures as needed.
• Comply with policies, safety policies and procedures, as well as state and federal laws and regulations.
• Follows all OSHA standards regarding chemical use and storage.
• Other duties as assigned by the Facilities Management Team