Custodian

JOB TITLE: Custodian

REPORTS TO: School Director and/or Designee

CLASSIFICATION: Classified/ Non-Exempt

WHO WE ARE (ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW)

We employ a diverse, empathetic, and passionate team who value collaboration, integrity and the desire to be a servant leader. We are committed to excellence and work tirelessly to improve learner outcomes, by empowering learners through Project-Based Learning, Individualized Learning and Social-Emotional Learning. We are committed to being self-directed, participating in ongoing personal and professional development, problem solving, and embracing a growth mindset. With our unwavering commitment to excellence, we are confident that our team will thrive and succeed in all areas of their lives.

THE OPPORTUNITY (POSITION OVERVIEW)

Reporting to the School Director, the Custodian will be responsible for maintaining a safe, sanitary and attractive facility and grounds for learners, staff and the public. The Custodian will regularly inspect school facilities to ensure the site is suitable for safe operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES)

• Perform General Building Maintenance including sweeping, dusting, mopping, vacuuming floors, scrubbing walls, washing windows, replacing light bulbs, emptying and cleaning wastebaskets and trash containers, and removing gum.
• Clean and sanitize bathrooms including refilling soap, paper towel and toilet paper dispensers.
• Clean, dust and wipe furniture.
• Moves and stores furniture, equipment, supplies and tools as needed.
• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.
• Use, clean and maintain assigned power machinery, tools and cleaning equipment.
• Handle recycling materials.
• Support and enforce iLEAD policies, safety regulations and guidelines.
• Identify repairs and maintenance and reporting issues to Maintenance/Facilitates.
• Secure facility to minimize property damage and equipment loss.
• Have friendly and positive interaction with learners, parents, staff.
• Assist the classroom teams in providing extra curriculum support to at-promise learners to fill learning gaps.
• Protect confidentiality of records and information gained as part of exercising professional duties and use discretion in sharing such information within legal confines.
• Demonstrate standards of moral character and behavior to serve as an effective role model for learners.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be self-directed by taking initiative and responsibility for your work.
• Work in a collaborative, team based and innovative environment.
• Commit to Excellence by seeking ways to improve and exceed expectations or Commit to excellence by seeking to raise the bar for self and team.
• Prioritize the growth and needs of the team, lead by example, and foster a supportive work environment.
• High level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Approach problems and challenges with a human-centered creative mindset, seeks to understand, develops multiple solutions to find the best answer.
• Helps create a positive culture by being committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion promoting ethical behavior and social responsibility within the workplace.
• Be authentic, own your strengths and weaknesses, ask for help when needed, be honest and transparent in your communications, working towards common goals that are meaningful to you and the team.
• Represent iLEAD and the school in which work in a positive and professional manner in all interactions and communications.
• Pursue continuous improvement and maintain professional competence through seeking out opportunities to develop new knowledge skills and perspectives. This includes participation in professional development activities offered and self-selected professional growth activities
• Perform other responsibilities as defined by the designated supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Communicating with others to exchange information. (In Person/Telephone/Computer)
• Sedentary work that primarily involves sitting/standing.
• Adjusting or moving objects up to 50 pounds in all directions.
• When needed to support a school or education program, must have the ability to travel by public transit as well as operate a vehicle for self-transportation purposes between worksites.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• May encounter outdoor elements: high (>90)/low (<60) temperatures, precipitation and/or wind.
• Ability to work in situations involving the need to make informed and quick decisions.
• Ability to supervise/manage workers and delegate as needed in project management situations.
• Reading detailed documentation and analyzing data sets.
• Writing professionally, both by hand and utilizing computer software.
• Speaking in public settings including making public presentations to large and small groups.
• Dealing and navigating professionally through high-stress situations.

*The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING (QUALIFICATIONS)

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• General knowledge of cleaning methods, procedures, products and equipment.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Basic ability to read and speak/understand English.
• Physical capabilities: Significant standing, walking, moving, climbing, carrying, bending, kneeling, crawling, reaching, handling, pushing, and pulling. Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Be honest and trustworthy and respectful.
• Ability to read and understand labels and instructions, particularly on the use and application of cleaning chemicals and products.
• Very high level of personal and professional integrity and trustworthiness.
• Knowledge of iLEAD safety rules and habits.
• Establish and maintain friendly, cooperative and effective working relationships with learners, learners with special needs, parents, facilitators, care team, and administration.
• Some custodial experience is preferred.
• Experience in a school district environment is preferred.

iLEAD California is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff.

iCA promotes equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. In doing so, we comply with local, state, and federal laws and regulations to ensure an equal employment opportunity for everyone. We don't discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, military service obligation, veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. Our policies and personnel practices are intended to ensure that all of us are treated equally with regard to recruiting, hiring, and advancement, and our decisions on employment are made to further the principle of equal employment opportunities for employees.