Cleaning/ Janitorial Maintenance

Ascend is Brooklyn's premier K-12 public charter network, committed to graduating high-achieving students who have access to boundless choice in their futures—not only through college acceptance, but through meaningful preparation for career readiness and thriving adult lives.

Across our schools, we pair rigorous academics with strong systems, supportive adult culture, and a deep belief in students' brilliance and potential. Our work is grounded in the understanding that preparing students for long-term success requires excellence in instruction, intentional culture-building, and disciplined execution at every level of the organization.

At Ascend, adults are held to high standards because our students deserve nothing less. To learn more about Ascend, visit our website:

The custodian is responsible for ensuring the Ascend Public Charter Schools standard for cleanliness, repair, and aesthetic appearance are met. He or she is responsible for both directly cleaning the building as well as managing any additional cleaning staff to keep the facility and its surroundings at the highest levels of cleanliness. Additionally, the custodian handles small maintenance tasks and is responsible for notifying and coordinating with the network facility team on major repairs. The custodian will work closely with the assistant principal of operations to ensure that that building maintains Ascend aesthetic standards, including but not limited to how posters and signs are displayed, lobby areas are organized, and items are appropriately stored.

Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.

Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.

Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.

Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.

Maintains a neat and orderly janitors room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.

Washes windows.

reports deficiencies to lead custodian, principal, and/or school resource officer.

At least one year's experience cleaning, maintaining and managing a large building to the highest possible standards. Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment

A thorough attention to detail and an obsessive focus on making the building look its best at all times

An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement

A winning personality and professional demeanor and a desire to help at all times

Diversity at Ascend
Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities-opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. Initial salary offers for this position range from $17 hr - $26 per hour. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.

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