Custodian - IDEA Weslaco (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Weslaco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Custodians are responsible for providing an enhanced learning environment that exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through a clean, safe, high-quality facility.

Requirements

Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies

Nice To Haves

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students

Responsibilities

Provide a clean and healthy environment that guarantees an enhanced learning environment
Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit
Execute assigned work orders, assuring 90% of campus projects are completed within 48 hours
Complete all daily cleaning responsibilities, paying special attention to details
Work with Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures (CapEx) planning
Operate in a safe manner
Complete SafeSchools training by deadline
Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) 100% of the time
All chemicals on-hand locked
Act immediately to report any unsafe situation on the campus
Manage custodial supplies and equipment in an efficient manner to achieve the campus cost per square foot allocation with kWh usage per square foot
Minimize consumption of all materials
Keep an accurate inventory log sheet
Order supplies from Facilities Manager within campus guidelines
Properly use and maintain heavy equipment
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility
Zero unexcused absences
Consistent punctuality
Demonstrate the Team Player attitude with the ability to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal
Follow work schedule to assure efficiency
Prioritize and make use of good judgment

Benefits

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.
dental and vision plans
disability
life insurance
parenting benefits
generous vacation time
referral bonuses
professional development
relocation allowance