Custodian - Palm Glades Preparatory Academy

Charter School Associates • Miami, FL

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Palm Glades Preparatory Academy is seeking a Custodian to assist with daily school cleaning and potentially minor maintenance repairs. This role involves maintaining a clean and safe environment for students and staff, including cleaning bathrooms, floors, preparing spaces before and after events, and ensuring the grounds are well-kept. The Custodian may also assist with fire drills and evacuation procedures.

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

• Some experience preferred, but not necessary.
• 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