Custodian​/Evening Maintenance

The Park School of Baltimore is seeking a Custodian/Evening Maintenance Support
. This position, reporting to the Night Housekeeping Supervisor, provides after-hours support for school activities and maintains the cleanliness, safety, 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. This position is designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel, requiring participation in emergency or adverse weather situations when most employees would typically be home. Responsibilities may include early arrival, extended shifts, or remaining on-site to support operations, facility readiness, or emergency clean‑up.

• Reset classrooms, offices, conference rooms, cafeteria, and common areas nightly.
• Set up and break down events; ensure all areas return to normal.
• Collaborate with Security to secure building doors and windows.
• Maintain restrooms, empty trash, and assist with minor maintenance tasks.
• Assist with traffic control as needed.
• Complete assigned work orders and promote high standards of safety and efficiency.
• Provide support for grounds and facilities maintenance as needed.
• Serve as part of the school’s emergency response team, which may require managing weather‑related cleanups or other critical operations.
• Operate school buses for PM routes, field trips, and athletic trips — candidates must hold or be willing to obtain a Maryland Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements. The school will provide paid time for training and cover the cost to obtain the license. Employees are expected to complete this process in a timely manner (approximately six months from hire);
  
  the ability to obtain and maintain CDL credentials is a condition of continued employment in this role.
• Performs other duties as needed.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read and understand documents such as safety and operating manuals.
• Dependable, detail‑oriented, and able to work independently.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Valid Maryland driver’s License required.
• Acceptable driving record and current auto insurance.
• Ability to perform DOT physical and pass drug testing.
• Willingness to obtain or hold a Maryland Class C CDL with P & S endorsements; the school supports paid training and licensing costs.
• Calm under emergency situations and open to learning new systems and skills.

• Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, bending, stooping, and crouching.
• Ability to operate in all weather conditions.
• Must handle moderate‑to‑heavy physical activity associated with cleaning, set‑up, and emergency response tasks.

• Monday–Friday, 2:30–11 p.m., with occasional day or weekend shifts.
• On‑call rotation on a regularly assigned basis; responding to after‑hour alarm calls when necessary.
• Required participation in emergency and adverse weather operations as Essential Personnel.

This is a non‑exempt position that pays $17.00‑19.25/hr.

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 program:

• 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. (Employee children must meet the same standards for admission as all other applicants.) During the first two years of employment, employees may apply for Park’s need‑based tuition assistance program.

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.