Day Porter

Day PorterCodman Academy Charter Public School seeks a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented Day Porter to support the daily cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and overall appearance of the Lower/Middle School (LMS) and Upper School (US) campuses.The Day Porter is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, welcoming, and functional school facilities throughout the instructional day. Unlike evening custodial services, the Day Porter provides continuous attention to the buildings and grounds while students and staff are present and responds promptly to cleaning, maintenance, safety, and facility needs as they arise.The position also includes daily responsibility for the care and routine maintenance of Codman Academy's outdoor environmental spaces, including the school's microforest and nine rain gardens.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesDaily Building Operations – LMS and USThe Day Porter will:Conduct an opening walkthrough of both LMS and US to identify cleanliness, maintenance, safety, or facility concerns.Maintain cleanliness and appearance of hallways, stairwells, entrances, lobbies, common areas, offices, classrooms, and other shared spaces throughout the school day.Continuously monitor high-traffic areas and address cleaning needs as they arise.Sweep, mop, vacuum, spot-clean, and remove debris as necessary.Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, including door handles, railings, counters, and other common surfaces.Respond promptly to spills, accidents, bodily fluids, and other immediate cleaning needs using appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment.Empty trash and recycling receptacles throughout the day and replace liners as needed.Ensure trash and recycling are transported to the appropriate collection areas.Maintain entrances and exterior walkways so they are free of litter, debris, and other hazards.Assist with receiving, moving, and distributing deliveries, supplies, furniture, and equipment when requested.Set up and break down spaces for school meetings, student activities, assemblies, special events, and other programs.Perform minor maintenance tasks that can be safely completed without a licensed tradesperson.Identify and immediately report maintenance concerns involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, doors, windows, locks, lighting, leaks, pest activity, or other building systems.Monitor both campuses throughout the day and communicate emerging facility needs to the appropriate administrator.Support emergency facility needs as directed.Restroom MaintenanceRestrooms must receive particular attention throughout the school day. The Day Porter will:Inspect all student and staff restrooms on a regular schedule throughout the day.Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, floors, and other restroom surfaces as needed.Restock toilet paper, paper towels, soap, sanitary products, and other restroom supplies.Empty trash and sanitary receptacles.Address odors, spills, graffiti, vandalism, or other concerns promptly.Check toilets, faucets, sinks, dispensers, and other fixtures for proper operation.Immediately report leaks, clogged fixtures, broken equipment, or other plumbing concerns.Maintain a restroom inspection/check log if required by the school.Cafeteria and Food-Service AreasThe Day Porter will assist in maintaining clean and sanitary cafeteria and common eating areas by:Cleaning spills and debris during and following meal periods.Emptying trash and recycling as needed.Cleaning tables, floors, and surrounding areas as assigned.Supporting rapid turnover of spaces used for multiple purposes.Reporting equipment, plumbing, pest, or sanitation concerns immediately.Microforest – Daily MaintenanceThe Day Porter is responsible for routine daily monitoring and care of Codman Academy's microforest. Responsibilities include:Inspecting the microforest each school day.Watering trees and plantings according to seasonal needs, weather conditions, and established maintenance requirements.Checking soil moisture and identifying areas that are excessively dry or saturated.Removing litter, trash, and foreign materials.Removing weeds and invasive growth as appropriate.Checking mulch and soil conditions around trees and plantings.Monitoring trees and vegetation for signs of damage, disease, pests, drought stress, or other concerns.Ensuring paths and surrounding areas remain clean, accessible, and safe.Protecting the area from avoidable damage during school activities and facility operations.Promptly reporting damaged, dying, or unhealthy plantings and any condition requiring professional landscaping or arborist attention.Nine Rain Gardens – Daily MaintenanceThe Day Porter will inspect and maintain all nine Codman Academy rain gardens as part of the daily grounds routine. Responsibilities include:Conducting a visual inspection of each rain garden.Removing trash, leaves, branches, and other debris.Watering vegetation as necessary, particularly during dry periods and while plants are establishing.Removing weeds and unwanted or invasive vegetation.Monitoring plant health and reporting dead, damaged, diseased, or stressed vegetation.Checking for erosion, exposed soil, damaged mulch, or displaced materials.Checking drainage areas, inlets, outlets, and surrounding surfaces for blockages.Identifying standing water or drainage problems that remain beyond what would normally be expected following rainfall.Ensuring water can properly enter and move through each rain garden.Maintaining the general appearance of each rain garden so that the areas remain attractive and consistent with Codman's campus standards.Reporting conditions requiring specialized landscaping, drainage, irrigation, or facilities attention.Exterior Grounds and Campus AppearanceThe Day Porter will:Conduct regular exterior walkthroughs of LMS and US.Pick up litter and debris from sidewalks, entrances, courtyards, school grounds, and perimeter areas.Keep exterior trash receptacles clean and emptied as needed.Monitor exterior areas for hazards, damaged fencing, broken fixtures, graffiti, illegal dumping, or other concerns.Remove leaves and minor debris from entrances and walkways.Remove snow and ice response around entrances and priority walkways as directed.Maintain outdoor spaces at a standard that reflects positively on Codman Academy and provides students, families, staff, and visitors with a safe and welcoming environment.Safety and AccountabilityThe Day Porter is expected to:Follow all Codman Academy safety, security, and emergency procedures.Use cleaning products, equipment, and chemicals according to manufacturer instructions and applicable safety requirements.Maintain appropriate storage and security of chemicals, tools, equipment, and custodial supplies.Never leave hazardous chemicals, tools, or equipment unattended in student-accessible areas.Place appropriate warning signage around wet floors, spills, or other temporary hazards.Immediately report safety hazards, water leaks, security concerns, property damage, or conditions that could affect students or staff.Maintain any daily cleaning, restroom, grounds, microforest, and rain-garden logs required by the school.Communicate regularly with the Chief of Staff/designee regarding completed work, outstanding needs, supply levels, and repairs requiring outside vendors.Maintain professional and appropriate interactions with students, staff, families, visitors, and vendors.Daily PrioritiesThe Day Porter's work should be organized around the following priorities:Student and staff safetyImmediate spills, hazards, and urgent facility needsRestroom cleanliness and suppliesHigh-traffic and common areasCafeteria and meal-service areasLMS and US