Custodian; Part-time

• Location 722 Waddington Drive,Wheeling, WV, 26003,United States
• Base Pay $12.00 - $12.00 / Hour
• Employee Type PT Non-Exempt
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Oglebay Institute is a vibrant nonprofit organization that enriches nearly 70,000 lives annually through the arts, nature, and history. We operate multiple facilities and programs that foster creativity, learning, and community connection. Join our mission-driven team and help us inspire possibility for people of all ages and abilities.

Generally, works 15-20 hours per week. Typical schedule is Mon/Wed/Fri, with flexible hours and schedule to be determined. (Must be flexible.)

The Custodian supports the mission of Oglebay Institute by maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment at the Schrader Environmental Education Center. This role performs a variety of housekeeping, maintenance, and utility tasks across indoor and outdoor program spaces, ensuring facilities are prepared for daily visitors, school groups, public programs, and special events. |

• Maintain cleanliness and orderliness of all Schrader Center facilities, including classrooms, exhibit areas, restrooms, offices, public spaces, and program support areas.
• Perform routine housekeeping tasks such as sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, dusting, window cleaning, restroom sanitation, trash removal, and replenishing supplies.
• Support outdoor facility upkeep, including sweeping walkways, cleaning entry areas, maintaining porches and decks, and assisting with seasonal tasks as needed.
• Replace light bulbs and perform basic facility upkeep within scope of custodial responsibilities.
• Follow Oglebay Institute procedures for supply inventory, equipment care, and ordering of needed materials.
• Report maintenance concerns or facility issues promptly to the Director or designated supervisor.
• Assist staff in preparing spaces for programs, rentals, and events, including room setup, furniture movement, and ensuring public areas are guest ready.
• Safely operate custodial tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals in accordance with training and safety guidelines.

This position requires the ability to perform heavy physical work in a productive, hands-on environment. Essential duties include standing, walking, bending, stooping, lifting, carrying, and moving moderate-weight materials, with frequent movement throughout classrooms, exhibit spaces, trails, and multi-level facilities. Work is performed in a variety of indoor and outdoor settings, including educational, administrative, and public program areas, and may involve exposure to weather conditions, natural elements, and live animals used in educational programming.

Employees must exercise care and attention to protect facilities, equipment, exhibits, educational materials, and live specimens. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Education/

Experience:

Must have a high school diploma or GED. Prior custodial or housekeeping experience preferred. Experience in education, nature-based, or public-facing facilities is helpful.

Oglebay Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and protected veteran status