Grounds Day Porter (AMS Glendale) 85301

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students! Academies of Math and Science Grounds Day Porter Start: ASAP Location: 4540 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301 Position Summary We are looking for an exceptional day porter person to perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings including plumbing, painting, landscaping, and repairs. Responsibilities: Maintain the general appearance of the exterior grounds of the campus by following daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules Sweeping, raking, and blowing sidewalks, parking lot, and common areas to keep free of rocks, debris, and trash Empties exterior trash cans and picks up exterior trash Assures exterior play areas and equipment are safe Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve appearance and growth Sprays lawn areas with herbicides to control undesirable weeds as directed Maintains all landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and demonstrates proficiency of use (pole saws, weed eaters, backpack blowers, etc.) Power washes sidewalks, exterior of building, and fencing to keep clean and free from debris and graffiti Exterior and interior paint touch up as necessary to keep the grounds looking in excellent condition Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems, ensuring grass areas are getting proper watering Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment Driveline support, including setting up and maintaining safety cones and signs Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up) Assists in building security, locking and unlocking of doors and gates Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes Notifies Office Manager of the need to order materials/supplies, Notifies Head of Operations/Facilities Manager the need for any major repairs, or additions to building operating systems Assist with cleaning and maintaining building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages and lobby/receptionist areas as necessary Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required Other duties as assigned Employee Benefits: Competitive salaries Paid sick days and personal leave Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision insurance 401k retirement plan (with 4% employer match) Compensation: $15.00 - $18 per hour, DOE. Qualified Candidates Must Have: High School Diploma or GED 2 years Experience with cleaning school environments or similar Familiar with SDS Understanding of basic cleaning equipment operation such as Backpack Vacuum, Floor Varnisher, Microfiber Cleaning Systems. Ability to work in teams Ability to respond to School Emergencies such as classroom spills and lunchroom spills. Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities! AMS Schools are among the highest performing Title I schools in Arizona. We seek highly motivated and passionate staff who want to make a difference. The professionals we hire are the most intelligent and the most talented experts in their fields. By joining our team you will plan an integral part in helping at-risk students achieve great things, be a part of a genuine community, and be able to grow as professional through our employee development program. Come help us provide our students with the best education in the best environment.