Custodian - South Columbus

Performance Academies • Columbus, OH

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Performance Academies is seeking a dedicated, student-centered leader to join our team. We look for team members who are passionate about driving academic growth and fostering an inclusive, structured, and engaging learning environment. At Performance Academies, we educate the whole child through a blend of rigorous academics, daily structured fitness, and intentional character education. Our mission is to build future-ready students, providing a safe, disciplined, and supportive environment across our K-8 and High School campuses. We are looking for passionate professionals who want to help our students develop strong minds and bodies, ready to lead with purpose. Great schools are built by great teams where teachers collaborate, support one another, and are united around high expectations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Successful completion of required state and federal background checks.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, and other physical activity.
• Ability to work in environments with dust, cleaning chemicals, varying temperatures, noise, and other routine maintenance conditions.

Nice To Haves

• Valid Ohio driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, sanitize, and empty trash throughout the building.
• Perform floor care, including buffing, waxing, and carpet maintenance.
• Complete minor building repairs and report maintenance issues as needed.
• Maintain custodial equipment and ensure adequate cleaning supplies are available.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly school environment.
• Follow established safety procedures and complete required safety training.
• Operate custodial equipment safely and efficiently.
• Support school operations by responding to custodial and facility needs as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned by school administration.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Work independently while managing daily cleaning priorities.
• Maintain positive working relationships with students, staff, and visitors.
• Follow oral and written instructions and contribute to a positive team environment.

Benefits

• Three comprehensive medical plans to choose from with significant company contribution towards premium
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Company-Paid Basic Life, Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospitalization Coverage available
• STRS participation for all school-based positions
• Multiple scheduled holiday breaks
• PTO & personal days
• Competitive salaries
• Annual cost of living adjustments
• Performance bonus potential (based on enrollment and academic performance)

What This Job Offers

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