Custodial Specialist - Tucson Campus
About The Position
AZACS is an award-winning school recognized with the 2023/2024 National ESEA Distinguished Schools Award for Arizona and the 2022 YASS Prize for innovation in education. The organization is expanding and seeking a Custodial Specialist for its Tucson Campus. This role is crucial for maintaining a clean, safe, and functional environment for the school. The specialist will be responsible for a wide range of duties including general cleaning, sanitization, minor repairs, groundskeeping, and ensuring the security of the campus through opening and closing procedures. The position also involves assisting with school events, safety drills, and student drop-off/pickup procedures. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in custodial work, knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment, and the physical capability to perform demanding tasks both indoors and occasionally outdoors.
Requirements
- Understanding of methods, materials, and equipment used in custodial, grounds keeping, and building maintenance work
- Proven experience as a custodian, janitor, or in a similar role
- Knowledge of the use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
- Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
- Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices
- Attention to detail and conscientiousness
- Very good physical condition and strength
- Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card
Nice To Haves
- A high school diploma
Responsibilities
- Opening duties, including unlocking the building and walking the area to ensure it's ready for school
- Closing duties, including walking the campus, ensuring it's locked up, and setting the alarm
- Clean up trash
- Periodically disinfect desktop surfaces
- Tidy furniture
- Sweep, mop, vacuum, wax, polishing floor surfaces
- Cleaning windows
- Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks, and showers
- Restock all disposers, i.e., paper towels, toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, and air freshener
- Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks, toilet needs, etc.)
- Perform other maintenance to include such items as adjusting desks, replacing light bulbs, cooling filters, adjusting doors, etc.
- Report or submit additional maintenance work orders as needed
- Ensure the alarm system is turned off in the morning and activated before leaving
- Undertake custodial and janitorial tasks (picking up trash from the parking lot, lifting heavy items, moving chairs, etc.)
- Assist in the annual inventory of all equipment in the school
- Set up and restore the gym, auditorium, or cafeteria for special events, meetings, games, or plays
- Performs basic plumbing, mechanical maintenance, and repairs to leaks, stoppages, and other equipment/structures
- Advise the supervisor if an outside vendor is needed for a complex repair
- Ensure the restrooms are prepared to AZACS standards for the day
- Maintain outer premises by watering plants, cleaning entrances, and performing minor landscaping repairs
- Minimal pest control: Utilize insecticides to prevent infestation by dangerous pests
- Responsible for cleaning up of blood-borne pathogens
- Assist in all safety drills (per EOP Manual)
- Assist with drop-off and pickup procedure (per EOP Manual)
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on experience
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
