Custodian - SY 26-27

ACCEL Schools • Columbus, OH

5d • $16 - $19 • Onsite

About The Position

ACCEL Schools is seeking a Custodian at Columbus Arts & Technology Academy in Columbus, OH to maintain the cleanliness and safety of the school building. This role involves performing routine cleaning, housekeeping, and basic maintenance tasks to ensure the school grounds are safe, secure, and clean at all times. Responsibilities include trash removal, surface cleaning, changing light bulbs, vacuuming and mopping floors, cleaning windows, disinfecting restrooms, assisting with the food service area, painting, and setting up/taking down lunch tables. The Custodian will also perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs, maintain the external appearance of the building, and handle snow removal. Buffing and waxing floors, preparing the school for special events, and ensuring electronic security systems are functional are also key duties. The role requires informing the School Leader of any property damage, accepting training, maintaining tools and supplies, reporting to work on extraordinary event days, and contributing to a positive climate and culture by upholding professional standards and adhering to the school's mission.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of federal and state criminal background checks
• Ability to perform physical work in all weather conditions
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to use outdoor and indoor cleaning equipment
• Ability to report to work outside of school opening hours
• Demonstrated punctuality and reliability in reporting to work as scheduled
• Knowledge of cleaning up and disposal of hazardous and bio-hazardous materials
• Basic knowledge of and ability to perform simple electrical and plumbing repairs

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an urban setting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Keep the school grounds safe, secure, and clean at all times
• Perform all routine cleaning, housekeeping, and basic maintenance for the school as prescribed by the custodial duty listing
• Removing trash
• Cleaning and wiping down of blackboards, hand railings, doors, and other surfaces as needed
• Changing light bulbs
• Vacuuming and mopping floors
• Cleaning windows and disinfecting student and staff restrooms
• Assisting with cleaning the food service area
• Painting
• Set up and takes down lunch tables in the multi-purpose room as required
• Perform basic electrical, plumbing, and carpentry repairs as needed
• Maintain the external appearance of the building, including the parking lot, playground, sidewalks, steps, and lawns
• Perform snow removal activities as needed, including shoveling, snow-blowing, and salting walkways and steps
• Buff and waxes all floors as needed
• Prepare the school for special events, such as meetings, open houses, etc.
• Ensure school ground electronic security systems/emergency systems are working properly
• Inform School Leader of any damage or wear and tear to school property so that a replacement/refurbishment plan can be initiated
• Willingness to accept training and apply learned skills
• Properly maintain all school tools, supplies, and machinery that are used in day to day operations
• Report to the school on extraordinary event days such as snow days, staff holidays, or other events such as no electric, no water, etc. to inspect the building and ensure the safety and soundness of the building and grounds
• Contribute to a positive climate and culture by exhibiting high professional standards
• Understand, accept, abide by, and implement the school’s philosophy and mission statement in all school activities
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Retirement contributions
• Optional Basic Life and AD&D insurance
• Voluntary life insurance (employee, spouse, child)
• Discounted childcare at Early Learning Academies locations
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance
• Voluntary long-term disability insurance
• Career advancement opportunities throughout Accel Schools and our strong network of 4,000+ instructors and education professionals

What This Job Offers

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