Maintenance Specialist

We are seeking a part-time Janitorial/Maintenance Specialist. As Janitorial/Maintenance Specialist, you will oversee the cleaning and maintenance of Westmoreland Community Action buildings, equipment, and furniture, as well as leased properties in the New Kensington/Kiski/Lower Burrell areas. The Janitor / Maintenance Assistant is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning environment across Head Start, Early Head Start, and Pre-K Counts program sites.

This position supports routine cleaning, minor maintenance tasks, and ensures compliance with health, safety, and licensing requirements.

• Perform routine cleaning of restrooms, hallways, and common areas
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize floors and surfaces
• Clean and disinfect high-touch areas in accordance with health standards
• Maintain supplies such as paper products and cleaning materials
• Remove trash

• Perform minor repairs such as changing light bulbs and tightening fixtures
• Assist with seasonal tasks including snow removal and salting walkways
• Report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Assist with furniture movement and room setup as needed

• Follow all agency safety procedures and licensing standards
• Ensure proper use and storage of cleaning products
• Maintain a safe environment for children, families, and staff

• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and attention to detail
• Work independently and manage time effectively
• Travel between program sites as needed

This position requires physical activity and a combination of indoor and outdoor work across multiple sites in Westmoreland County.

WCA is a non-profit organization that works to connect individuals and families to opportunities and resources throughout the community to improve their quality of life and help reduce poverty. This is accomplished through housing, counseling, support, education, intervention, collaborations, partnerships, information, referrals, and networking.

Pay Rate: $22.56/hour

• Prior cleaning or maintenance experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and perform physical tasks.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

• Push/pull, lift/move up to 75 pounds.
• Perform moderately difficult tasks, able to lift, push and carry.
• Perform tasks requiring foot and/or hand/eye coordination and driving a car.
• Walk, stand, bend, stoop for long periods of time, and drive.
• Able to articulate with other employees and management.
• Read print, drive a car.
• Communicate with employees and management.
• Concentrate on task with some interruption.
• Attend to task function for more than 60 minutes.
• Understand and relate tasks given.
• Remember multiple verbal and written task-assignments given at the beginning of a period extending over a long period of time.
• Indoor and outdoor work in all weather conditions.