Custodian - Everglades Preparatory Academy

Charter School Associates Inc • Homestead, FL

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves assisting with daily school cleaning and potentially minor maintenance repairs at Everglades Preparatory Academy. The Custodian will be responsible for cleaning bathrooms, floors, performing cleaning before and after events, maintaining clean and safe grounds, and may assist with fire drills and evacuation routes. Some experience is preferred but not necessary.

Requirements

• Ability to lift, push and/or pull objects, which may approximate 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand for up to six (6) continuous hours.
• Ability to stand, stoop, reach and bend; mobility of arms to reach, dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate large and small objects.
• Ability to smell, taste and feel, in order to determine quality of food products.
• Work with caustic and non-caustic chemicals.
• Ability to work with frequent interruption and to supervise a variety of tasks.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma, completion of GED or equivalent courses preferred
• Previous experience as a Custodian preferred

Responsibilities

• Keeps building and premises, including sidewalks, driveways, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Checks daily to ensure that all exit doors are open and all panic bolts are working properly during the hours of building occupancy.
• Sweeps classrooms daily and dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors after school each day.
• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects toilet floors daily, and cleans all sanitary fixtures and drinking fountains daily.
• Keeps the grounds free from rubbish.
• Cleans all chalkboards at least once a week.
• Report major repairs needed promptly to the Facilities Coordinator and/or Facilities Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED