Lead Custodian

Distinctive Schools of IL•Chicago, IL

2d•$50,000•Onsite

About The Position

Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders. Position Description: The Lead Custodian is responsible for properly maintaining the grounds and facilities of the school site in a safe and efficient manner. By providing proper maintenance to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe, secure, and aesthetically attractive. The Lead Custodian also performs cleaning duties to provide students, employees and the community with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.

Requirements

High School Diploma
Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public
Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
Ability to learn digital tools for managing maintenance requests (i.e. use of a ticket system)
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% walking, and 70% standing.

Responsibilities

Meet with Campus Operations regarding any larger facility project needs or concerns
Manage ticket system for building/operation requests
Manage supply organization and procurement
Act as liaison between vendor, campus and network staff
Organize and coordinator working crews if applicable
Apply established safety standards
Assign tasks/work assignments to custodian and maintenance staff
Keep building and premises clean, safe and neat at all times
Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris, and properly disposes of refuse
Routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops, sides, legs and underside of each
Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
Spot clean and scrub walls
Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
Clean, scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas, including walls, sinks, bowls and glass mirrors.
Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
Change light bulbs
Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers
Clean and disinfect water fountains
Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
Move furniture, equipment, boxes and other items within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor
Maintain properly organized and stocked storage closets
Inform supervisors when supplies are needed
Inform supervisors of damage to facilities and/or equipment
Salt entryways, stairs and sidewalks as needed
Maintain tools and cleaning equipment