Custodian - IDEA Compass (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Jacksonville, FL

22h•Onsite

About The Position

Custodians provide an enhanced learning environment by maintaining a clean, safe, high-quality facility. The role includes daily cleaning, minor maintenance, safe operation and care of cleaning equipment, and effective management of custodial supplies. Custodians work with the Facilities Manager to identify facility needs and complete assigned work orders, while demonstrating reliability, punctuality, flexibility, good judgment, and a team-oriented approach. The role may require working longer hours as needed to meet mission goals.

Requirements

Ability to understand cleaning, maintenance, and safety instructions.
Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.
Reliability, responsibility, punctuality, flexibility, and ability to work longer hours as needed.
Ability to prioritize work and use good judgment.

Responsibilities

Provide a clean and healthy environment that supports an enhanced learning environment.
Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit.
Complete assigned work orders, with a goal of completing 90% of campus projects within 48 hours.
Complete daily cleaning responsibilities with attention to detail.
Work with the Facilities Manager to identify facility needs for capital expenditure planning.
Follow safe work practices, complete SafeSchools training by the deadline, and use personal protective equipment at all times.
Keep all chemicals on hand locked and promptly report unsafe campus conditions.
Manage custodial supplies and equipment efficiently within campus cost-per-square-foot and energy-use allocations.
Minimize material consumption, maintain an accurate inventory log, and order supplies from the Facilities Manager within campus guidelines.
Properly use and maintain heavy equipment.
Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility.
Follow the work schedule, prioritize tasks, and use good judgment; work longer hours as needed to meet mission goals.

Benefits

Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered, with subsidies for spouse/domestic partner and children.
Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid family leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying degree-program tuition, capped at $5,250 per year and subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-paid mental and behavioral health services, including five face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
Dental and vision plans.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Parenting benefits.
Generous vacation time.
Referral bonuses.
Professional development.
Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.