Lead Custodian-Urgently Hiring
About The Position
The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. This position reports directly to the campus-based Managing Director and Head of School. The right candidate understands that their ownership over the appearance of our buildings is paramount as excellence is the expectation at Freedom Prep. General facility responsibilities are bulleted below. Daily Exterior Cleanliness Daily Interior Janitorial Needs Ongoing Facility Maintenance Ongoing Facility Resource Oversight Ongoing School Activities – Facility NeedsCyclical Special Events – Facility NeedsCyclical Facility Inspectional Readiness
Requirements
- GED or High School Diploma
- Reliable transportation
- Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
- Past success at being a “jack of all trades” capable of doing everything from power washing to minor electrical work, minor plumbing work, minor sheetrock repairs, and painting
Nice To Haves
- Associate’s degree or certified in HVAC, plumbing and/or electrical
- Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions in a school setting
- Knowledge of local, state, and national building codesKnowledge of local and state mechanical and electrical codes
- Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers’ manuals
Responsibilities
- Maintains professional and transparent work calendar
- Maintains and adjusts daily work schedule aligned to school priorities and facility needs
- Conducts daily, time-stamped facility walk-throughs to ensure facility integrity
- Ensures the exterior is ready for the school community each day
- Ensures all interior items (plumbing, lights, HVAC) are in working order each day
- Coordinates with maintenance specialists to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Supports school-based delivery and storage of large items (i.e., furniture)
- Assembles and repairs school furniture itemsCompletes small facility repairs as needed, including light carpentry and painting
- Organizes tables, chairs, and other supplies for school special events
- Supports extra-curricular activities that require specific facility needs
- Supports evening events based on facility needs
- Adapts schedule to ensure the school is ready for the next day after evening events
- Responds to emergency cleaning needs as they arise
- Maintains healthy, safe, inviting learning and working environment for the school community
- Ensures the facility is ready for all cyclical building inspections (fire, health, etc.)
- Maintains inventory of all major facility items (i.e., furniture, non-academic resources)
- Maintains log of all major facility compliance needs with the support of the Director of Operations (DOO)or Hiring Manager
- Responds to facility needs given weather conditions
- Communicates proactively with others; responds immediately to real-time facility needs
- Participates in regular facilities team meetings
- Attends to other needs as requested by the DOO and Head of School or Hiring Manager
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
