Custodian

ICEF Public Schools•Los Angeles, CA

33d•Onsite

About The Position

The Custodian maintains the school building and physical plant to support a healthy, orderly learning environment and students’ pride in their school. The role also supports classroom teachers with furniture and equipment setup and maintenance, serves as a professional and helpful role model for students, and assists with campus security as needed. This is an on-site position at View Park Preparatory High School or ICEF Inglewood Elementary School in Los Angeles, California; remote work is not available. The position reports to the School Operations Manager and has no direct reports. The custodian performs routine cleaning and building maintenance, completes authorized minor repairs and painting, monitors facilities for safety issues, and submits and follows up on maintenance requests. The role also applies cleaning chemicals safely, secures the building and its equipment, manages cleaning supplies, supports energy conservation, and assists with emergency planning and response. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Training in First Aid; CPR and defibrillator training may be required.
Strong time management, initiative, and follow-through.
Ability to communicate and maintain good working relationships with District employees, vendors, contractors, and public entities.
Ability to work effectively amid frequent interruptions, concentrate, produce accurate work, and respond to changing priorities.
Ability to work with minimal direction, with sound judgment and decision-making capabilities.
Successful experience working with culturally diverse families and communities, or demonstrated commitment to strengthening diverse community engagement and skill communicating with a diverse population.
Tuberculosis (TB) clearance.
Background check clearance.
Commitment to educational equity and ICEF’s mission.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including occasional movement or lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Completed an apprenticeship or equivalent within the specific trade or craft area.

Responsibilities

Sweep, mop, vacuum, scrub, and refinish floors; clean, dust, and polish furniture; wash windows and walls; clean restrooms; dispose of rubbish; change lights; and maintain clean, sanitary, orderly areas.
Pick up litter inside the school and on school grounds.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance as authorized by the supervisor.
Remove dirt and markings from interior and exterior surfaces and perform minor painting in school areas.
Advise the Principal or School Operations Manager about mechanical equipment and building maintenance matters.
Promote safety during inclement weather, including providing slip protection, securing against wind damage, and clearing debris from clogged downspouts.
Apply cleaning chemicals according to safety procedures and follow safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
Secure the school building, including locking, securing, and coding out buildings at the end of the shift.
Initiate maintenance service requests and follow up to ensure maintenance is completed promptly.
Inspect or remain aware of facilities and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage.
Keep equipment clean and in good repair; maintain supply inventory and request needed cleaning materials.
Protect equipment and supplies from loss, theft, abuse, or pilferage.
Maintain awareness of energy conservation and suggest methods or procedures for consideration.
Verify emergency equipment is maintained and repaired as needed, and assist with emergency planning and response.
Perform other duties as assigned.