Custodian - Harvard Avenue Performance Academy

Performance Academies•Cleveland, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered Custodian for Harvard Avenue Performance Academy. The role helps maintain a safe, clean, orderly, and supportive school environment. The Custodian cleans and maintains school facilities, performs routine floor care and minor repairs, maintains equipment and supplies, follows safety procedures, and responds to facility needs as assigned. The position requires reliability, punctuality, independent work, and positive relationships with students, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.
Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and other physical activity.
Ability to work in environments with dust, cleaning chemicals, varying temperatures, noise, and other routine maintenance conditions.

Nice To Haves

Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas.
Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and empty trash throughout the building.
Perform floor care, including buffing, waxing, and carpet maintenance.
Complete minor building repairs and report maintenance issues as needed.
Maintain custodial equipment and ensure adequate cleaning supplies are available.
Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly school environment.
Follow established safety procedures and complete required safety training.
Operate custodial equipment safely and efficiently.
Respond to custodial and facility needs as assigned to support school operations.
Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
Work independently while managing daily cleaning priorities.
Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and visitors.
Follow oral and written instructions and contribute to a positive team environment.

Benefits

Health benefits begin on the first day of employment.
Three comprehensive medical plans with significant company contributions toward premiums.
Dental insurance.
Vision insurance.
Company-paid basic life insurance.
Company-paid short-term disability insurance.
Company-paid long-term disability insurance.
Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, and hospitalization coverage available.
STRS participation for all school-based positions.
Multiple scheduled holiday breaks.
PTO and personal days.
Competitive salaries and annual cost-of-living adjustments.
Potential performance bonuses based on enrollment and academic performance.