Custodian

Open Sky Education•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Custodian cleans and maintains school buildings and surrounding areas, including floors, stairways, hallways, furniture, fixtures, windows, washrooms, and entrances. The role operates and maintains custodial equipment, handles supplies and waste, and helps maintain safe conditions and school property. The Custodian works collaboratively with custodial personnel, faculty, students, the public, and regional facilities staff, and follows Open Sky policies and procedures as well as applicable state and federal laws.

Requirements

A minimum of one year of custodial experience.
Ability to meet all physical demands of the position.
Ability to learn routine, repetitive tasks quickly.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
Willingness to accept, implement, and grow from constructive feedback.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience working in a school setting strongly preferred.
Knowledge of methods, materials, and equipment ordinarily used in cleaning school buildings.
Knowledge of floor care and ventilating equipment.

Responsibilities

Clean, sweep, mop, and scrub floors, stairways, and hallways; dust and clean furniture, equipment, fixtures, window sills, interior window railings, chalk rails, and blackboards; polish hardware; and gather and remove building waste.
Scrub and disinfect toilets, wash bowls, urinals, and washroom fixtures, and replenish bathroom supplies.
Move and arrange furniture; replace fluorescent light bulbs; clean fixtures; receive supplies and transport them to the proper storage location.
Dispose of trash in and around the school and surrounding area.
Clean main entrance windows inside and out.
Operate and maintain equipment, including scrubbing machines, wet/dry vacuums, and blowers.
Maintain effective working relationships with custodial personnel, faculty, students, and the public.
Conduct work in accordance with Open Sky policies and procedures and applicable state and federal laws, including OSHA and ADA requirements.
Practice preventive maintenance and safety, and remain aware of proper safety conditions.
Observe the condition of school property and immediately report or initiate action to correct unsafe conditions.
Maintain an inventory of supplies as needed.
Collaborate with regional facilities staff and notify them in a timely manner of maintenance needs.
Perform additional duties assigned by the School Operations Manager, Regional School Operations Manager, or Director of Operations.