Custodian

Base Pay $14.00 - $19.00 / Hour Employee Type FT Non-Exempt Position Summary The School Custodian is responsible for creating a clean, sanitary, and pleasing environment for our Charter School’s staff, students, and parents. The ideal candidate will take pride in helping our School to put our best foot forward and will help us to create a welcoming environment for our community. Responsibilities Maintain a clean building, including classrooms, restrooms, offices, and hallways by removing trash, vacuuming, mopping, sweeping, dusting, buffing (Using Auto Scrubber), cleaning carpets, washing windows, scrubbing floors and ceilings. Change filters; clean heating/cooling vents; inspect boilers for proper pressure settings, routinely examine water/air pipes and facility roof and structure for damage and leaks; and perform minor repairs to the building, furniture, equipment, including changing ceiling tiles. Reports building maintenance repairs to the immediate Supervisor. Assure building security by locking/unlocking doors at appropriate times, recognizing and correcting any unsafe security conditions, or reporting conditions to immediate Supervisor or authorities. Move, unpack, and assemble furniture and building equipment. Respond to emergencies such as fire alarms, broken pipes, electrical shorts, and fires. Refer student behavioral problems to appropriate staff for correction. Assist building staff as needed during emergencies to assure student and staff safety. Remove trash and any animal droppings from building grounds. Remove gum off sidewalks and graffiti off doors and walls. Preform annual stripping and waxing of floors Preform school improvement projects as needed (Ex: painting interior walls) Participation in school events, both onsite and offsite, when required Attending meetings, staff training, conferences, and other ongoing learning programs Identify and participate in professional development opportunities Be familiar with, and support, school administration in the effective implementation of the school’s Emergency Response Plan Any other duties as assigned Requirements Skills Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills Highly organized and dependable Strong multitasking abilities and sound knowledge of current events Possess problem‑solving skills. Ability to acquire skills necessary to operate various types of cleaning equipment. Ability to prioritize tasks and adapt to changes without notice. Ability to follow policies and procedures. Ability to communicate, interact, and work effectively and cooperatively with all people, including those from diverse ethnic and educational backgrounds. #J-18808-Ljbffr