Evening Facilities Support Specialist (Custodian)

SUMMARY/PURPOSE

The Evening Facilities Support Specialist is responsible for the general cleanliness and upkeep of Summit Academy OICs building and grounds and assists with routine maintenance and minor equipment and facility repairs. Working primarily during evening and weekend hours this position ensures that classrooms restrooms common areas and grounds are clean safe and ready for daily use. By maintaining a welcoming and well-cared-for campus the Evening Facilities Support Specialist directly supports Summit Academy OICs mission of empowering individuals through education and career advancement.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Building Cleaning and Sanitation

• Dry sweeps wet and dry mops floors; vacuums spot-cleans and shampoos carpets; and strips waxes and buffs floors.
• Operates power cleaning equipment mechanical cleaners and polishers and mixes cleaning agents as directed and in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Cleans restrooms and replenishes restroom supplies throughout the building.
• Empties and cleans waste and recycling receptacles.
• Dusts waxes washes and polishes furniture counters woodwork and metal; cleans and washes windows walls windowsills and screens.

Facility Setup and Building Security

• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as required including setting up chairs and tables for classes meetings and staff events.
• Turns out lights and secures and locks doors upon completion of job duties and as otherwise required or directed.

Maintenance and Repairs

• Performs basic maintenance repairs as directed such as painting furniture assembly and repair and lock removal and installation.
• Assists with minor carpentry wiring and plumbing tasks.
• Observes and reports to supervisor any need for repairs beyond the scope of this position including electrical air-conditioning and lighting system issues.

Grounds and Seasonal Maintenance

• Sweeps sidewalks and performs grounds maintenance duties such as cutting grass trimming hedges and watering lawns and plants.
• Assists with the snow removal program and salts ice on sidewalks and grounds during winter months.

Supplies Communication and Team Support

• Maintains inventory of custodial supplies as directed and notifies supervisor when materials need to be reordered.
• Attends organizational department or individual meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong Work Ethic : Performs routine and assigned tasks thoroughly reliably and without continual supervision.
• Safety Awareness : Understands and follows safety rules instructions and proper handling procedures for cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Equipment Operation : Skilled in the safe use of cleaning supplies power cleaning equipment machinery and hand tools.
• Attention to Detail : Maintains high standards of cleanliness and notices maintenance issues before they escalate.
• Time Management : Prioritizes and completes assigned tasks efficiently within scheduled shift hours.
• Dependability : Maintains consistent attendance and punctuality to support evening and weekend facility needs.
• Collaborative Team Player : Works effectively with facilities staff and communicates respectfully with students staff and visitors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position operates both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather throughout a school and office building with a high volume of daily foot traffic. The role routinely uses standard cleaning equipment and supplies including brooms mops vacuums floor buffers power cleaning equipment and cleaning chemicals as well as hand tools and grounds equipment. Work is performed primarily during evening and weekend hours when the building is less occupied and may involve exposure to cleaning agents noise from equipment and outdoor conditions during grounds and snow removal work.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is a very physically active role. The employee must be able to stand and walk for extended periods; lift carry push or pull up to 50 pounds; and bend squat kneel climb reach outward and above shoulder level and turn or twist the upper body. The position requires the ability to operate machinery heavy equipment and hand tools to work both outdoors and indoors in all types of weather and to move and arrange furniture and equipment. The employee is regularly required to talk and hear.

POSITION TYPE & EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK

This is a part-time non-exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible for overtime pay. This position is scheduled to work 25 hours weekly. Standard hours of work are Monday through Thursday 4:00 p.m. 9:00 p.m. and Saturday 7:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Occasional additional weekday and weekend hours may be required to meet the expectations of the position and to support campus events.

TRAVEL

This position does not require travel.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED.
• One year working in a maintenance janitorial or custodial role in a school or building setting with a large amount of foot traffic.
• Valid Minnesota drivers license and a clean driving record.

PREFERRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience working in a janitorial or custodial position.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO

It is the policy of Summit Academy OIC to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition Summit Academy OIC will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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