Custodian / Facilities Maintenance Worker

ScholarMade Achievement Place•Little Rock, AR

About The Position

ScholarMade Achievement Place of Arkansas seeks a dependable, skilled, and hardworking Custodian / Facilities Maintenance Technician to maintain a clean, safe, functional, and welcoming school environment for scholars, staff, and families. The position combines daily custodial services with routine facility and preventative maintenance and minor building repairs. The employee should be able to identify and resolve basic maintenance issues independently, use basic tools, complete minor repairs, replace HVAC air filters, and maintain the cleanliness and appearance of school facilities. The role supports the school’s educational environment by keeping its facilities clean, sanitary, orderly, safe, and in good operating condition. It also involves responding to urgent facility needs, supporting school programs and events, maintaining tools and supplies, documenting completed work, and coordinating priorities with school leadership. The employee is expected to respect the instructional environment, follow school safety procedures and administrative directives, and work professionally around children, families, and school employees. The job description may be revised to reflect the school’s operational needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED preferred.
At least one year of experience in custodial services, building maintenance, general repairs, or a related field preferred.
Demonstrated ability to perform minor building repairs using basic hand and power tools.
Ability and willingness to replace HVAC air filters and maintain a documented replacement schedule.
Basic knowledge of plumbing fixtures, door hardware, furniture repairs, and general building maintenance.
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and complete assigned tasks independently.
Ability to maintain cleaning and maintenance records.
Dependable attendance, punctuality, and strong work habits.
Ability to work respectfully and professionally around children, families, and school employees.
Ability to satisfy applicable background check and school employment requirements.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, reach, and perform repetitive movements throughout the workday.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, with assistance or appropriate equipment for heavier items.
Ability to use ladders safely for authorized maintenance tasks.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors under varying conditions.
Ability to safely operate custodial equipment, hand tools, and basic power tools.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in a school, commercial building, or similar facility.
Experience performing routine preventative maintenance.
Basic carpentry, painting, plumbing, and general handyman skills.
Familiarity with HVAC filter sizes, replacement procedures, and maintenance schedules.
Experience using commercial cleaning equipment and appropriate cleaning products.
Ability to identify maintenance problems and determine when professional repair services are necessary.

Responsibilities

Clean, sanitize, and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, stairwells, common areas, and other assigned spaces.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and maintain floors and other surfaces; clean windows, doors, walls, baseboards, and other building surfaces as needed.
Clean and disinfect restrooms, empty waste receptacles, and maintain supplies such as soap, paper towels, and toilet tissue.
Assist with cleaning the cafeteria and other high-traffic areas, and respond to spills, accidents, and urgent cleaning needs during the school day.
Maintain the cleanliness of entrances, sidewalks, and exterior areas, and perform deep cleaning during school breaks and other designated periods.
Perform basic repairs to doors, hinges, locks, handles, cabinets, furniture, fixtures, and other building components.
Repair or replace minor plumbing components, unclog sinks and toilets using appropriate tools and approved procedures, and complete minor cosmetic repairs such as patching small wall holes and touch-up painting.
Assemble, move, repair, and install school furniture and equipment; install or repair shelving, bulletin boards, brackets, and other wall-mounted items.
Replace light bulbs and accessible lighting components when safe and authorized.
Inspect classrooms, restrooms, and common areas for maintenance concerns; identify issues requiring licensed contractors or specialized technicians and report them promptly.
Replace HVAC air filters according to the school’s preventative maintenance schedule, identify appropriate filter sizes and types, and maintain filter inventory.
Document filter replacement dates, unit locations, and observed concerns; inspect accessible vents and air returns and report HVAC problems to administration.
Assist HVAC contractors by providing access to designated equipment and maintenance areas, and perform only approved, nontechnical HVAC maintenance within training and authorization.
Conduct routine building walkthroughs; check doors, windows, fixtures, and common areas; identify and report leaks, damaged flooring, broken fixtures, and potential safety hazards.
Maintain storage areas, custodial closets, mechanical access areas, and supply rooms; organize tools, equipment, and basic repair supplies.
Maintain basic maintenance logs, work orders, and records of completed repairs, and complete preventative maintenance tasks within established timelines.
Notify administration immediately of conditions that may affect student safety, building operations, or instructional activities.
Set up and break down tables, chairs, equipment, and other materials for school programs, meetings, and special events.
Assist with deliveries, moving supplies, organizing storage areas, and preparing classrooms and common areas before school opens and following school breaks.
Respond to urgent facility needs, coordinate with school leadership to prioritize repairs and custodial assignments, and perform other related duties as assigned.