Night Custodian - IDEA Montopolis (Immediate Opening)

IDEA Public Schools•Austin, TX
•$17 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Custodians provide an enhanced learning environment that reflects IDEA’s commitment to excellence by maintaining a clean, safe, high-quality facility. The Night Custodian supports campus cleaning, maintenance, safety, supply and equipment management, and assigned work orders. The role requires weekday availability from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with the ability to work longer hours as needed to meet the campus mission.

Requirements

  • Available to work weekdays from 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
  • Able to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
  • Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
  • Able to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
  • Able to handle cleaning supplies properly.
  • Demonstrates reliability, punctuality, and responsibility, including zero unexcused absences.
  • Able to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal.

Nice To Haves

  • Commitment to IDEA’s mission and belief that all students are capable of getting to and through college.
  • Demonstrated effective outcomes and results, with willingness to be accountable.
  • Propensity for action and willingness to learn and improve through experience.
  • Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
  • Comfortable with ambiguity and change in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment.
  • Seeks and responds well to feedback.
  • Builds cross-departmental relationships and works across silos to achieve outcomes.
  • Demonstrates professionalism and conduct consistent with serving as a model for colleagues and students.

Responsibilities

  • Provide a clean and healthy environment that supports an enhanced learning environment.
  • Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit.
  • Execute assigned work orders, with the 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 facilities needs for capital expenditure planning.
  • Operate safely, complete Safe Schools training by the deadline, and use personal protective equipment at all times.
  • Keep all chemicals on hand locked and immediately report unsafe campus situations.
  • Manage custodial supplies and equipment efficiently, including minimizing material use and maintaining an accurate inventory log.
  • Order supplies from the Facilities Manager in accordance with campus guidelines.
  • Properly use and maintain heavy equipment.
  • Demonstrate reliability and responsibility through attendance, punctuality, flexibility, and following the work schedule.
  • Prioritize work and use good judgment to support efficient operations.

Benefits

  • Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.
  • Medical plan with the majority of the employee premium covered and most costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children subsidized.
  • Paid family leave of up to 8 weeks for eligible staff, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
  • Tuition reimbursement of up to 50% of qualifying tuition costs, up to $5,250 per year, 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.
  • Vacation time.
  • Referral bonuses.
  • Professional development.
  • Relocation allowance may be offered, if applicable.
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