Custodian - SY 26-27

Columbus Arts and Technology Academy•Columbus, OH

1d•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, setting up and taking down lunch tables, performing basic repairs, maintaining the external appearance of the building, and performing snow removal. The Custodian will also prepare the school for special events, ensure security systems are working, report property damage, maintain tools and supplies, and report to work on extraordinary event days to ensure building safety. The role requires contributing to a positive climate and culture and implementing 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