With the new school year officially here, educational facilities face the daunting task of ensuring everything runs smoothly. Temporary and on demand staffing plays a crucial role in helping schools overcome challenges and maintain seamless operations.
By planning ahead and partnering with a reliable staffing provider, schools can mitigate stress and focus on their primary mission of supporting students.
Back-to-school challenges
Schools often encounter last-minute staffing shortages, particularly in roles like custodial and maintenance. Seasonal demand spikes, such as pre-year preparation or sporting events, add further pressure.
Budget constraints or hiring freezes can also limit a school’s ability to hire full-time workers, leaving gaps that need to be filled quickly and efficiently. But schools have other options to fill these role—even last minute.
Benefits of temporary staffing for schools
Temporary staffing offers schools the ability to fill roles faster than traditional hiring processes allow. It provides the flexibility to scale up or down based on seasonal needs without the burden of long-term commitments or benefits costs.
A trusted provider, like PeopleReady, maintains a robust network of workers who have already been screened for skills, experience and reliability.
When last-minute shortages arise, a large pool of pre-screened applicants means roles can be filled quickly.
Compliance with regulations is another critical advantage, as staffing providers can handle screening and qualifications including:
- E-Verified workers: Ensuring all employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S.
- Conducting thorough screenings: From background checks to skills assessments, a rigorous vetting process reduces your risk and liability.
Key roles for temporary staffing educational roles
Temporary workers can step into various roles to keep schools running smoothly. A partner like PeopleReady can help fills gaps including:
- Custodians/janitors: Deep cleaning before opening, ongoing upkeep
- Groundskeepers: Landscaping, outdoor prep for fall
- Maintenance workers: Quick repairs, HVAC, safety checks
- Concession workers, ticket takers, and setup/teardown crews for sports games
- Temporary staff for parent nights, orientations, or fundraisers
- Substitute aides or cafeteria workers
How PeopleReady delivers workforce solutions for educational facilities
PeopleReady offers local, on-demand labor pools to meet schools’ immediate needs. With a nationwide network of branches and pre-vetted workers, they ensure schools have access to reliable support.
Just as schools dedicate themselves to supporting students, PeopleReady is committed to supporting schools. With the new school year in full swing, partnering with a trusted staffing provider like PeopleReady ensures that educational facilities have the workers they need to keep operations running.
