School Custodian - Immediate Hire

Shining Star Pcs•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of an accredited public charter Montessori school and professional learning community in Washington, DC. The custodian is responsible for the cleanliness, sanitation, security, safety, and overall maintenance of the school building, grounds, and equipment. The role ensures the optimal operation of school equipment and maintains a clean, safe, and sanitary environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Requirements

Successful experience in working with culturally diverse families and communities or demonstrated commitment to strengthening engagement of a diverse community and skill in communicating with a diverse population
Minimum of two (2) years of maintenance experience
Must have completed an apprenticeship or the equivalent within the specific trade/craft area
Successful applicant will be required to take and pass a drug screening and pre-employment screening
Ability to communicate and maintain good working relations with all employees, vendors, contractors, visitors, and public entities
Ability to work effectively in an environment with frequent interruptions, requiring the ability to concentrate and consistently produce accurate work while responding to interruptions and changing priorities
Ability to initiate and work with minimal direction, self-motivated, reliable, detailed oriented, ability to work safely, with particular attention to the health, safety and wellness of students, staff and visitors; sound judgment and decision-making capabilities are essential
Must possess a valid driver’s license, a safe driving record, and be able and willing to operate a school owned vehicle
Must adhere to all school policies, procedures and protocols, to include, but not limited to, the Employee handbook
Must be able to lift, climb ladders, and work in confined spaces
Ability to spend most of the workday standing, lifting, and walking
Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and move heavier materials using appropriate equipment
Specific vision abilities required: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to communicate in person, by radio, electronically and over the phone
Ability to use computer equipment to complete reports, generate service orders, maintain inventories, etcetera

Nice To Haves

Graduation from high school or equivalent preferred
Experience working in occupied buildings
Experience providing support to a full/occupied building
Experience with general plumbing, electrical, and light HVAC
Preference will be given to applicants who have a full set of hand tools

Responsibilities

Replenishing stock in bathrooms
Cleaning restrooms
Gathering and emptying trash
Sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors
Monitoring building safety and security
Dusting and washing walls and windows
Shampooing rugs
Removing rubbish
Performing routine maintenance activities
Maintaining keys to school building doors
Lifting and moving heavy equipment, materials, or objects
Cleaning equipment such as computers and tables
Shoveling snow and removing ice from walkways
Mowing and trimming lawns
Raking, piling, and discarding leaves
Cleaning chimneys, flues, and pipes with power tools
Tending to furnaces and boilers
Cleaning snow and other debris from sidewalks
Opening the building in the morning
Closing the building in the evening
Conducting walk-throughs of the interior and exterior premises
Ensuring bathrooms and kitchen sinks are in working order
Checking and adjusting building temperature
Taking notice of and reporting issues to the Director of Operations
Ensuring safety measures are taken during inclement weather
Applying cleaning chemicals according to safety procedures
Adhering to safety measures for cleaning, lifting, moving, and operating equipment
Performing minor repair and maintenance as authorized
Removing extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior surfaces
Advising management on mechanical equipment and building maintenance
Performing painting to walls, rails, playgrounds, and other areas
Keeping all equipment in good repair and cleanliness
Ensuring necessary materials and supplies are stocked
Storing items appropriately in designated areas
Performing plumbing services for toilets, sinks, and kitchen sinks
Performing preventative maintenance and repairs
Conducting maintenance work in high-traffic areas before school starts
Disassembling defective equipment and repairing or replacing parts
Disposing of faulty equipment properly
Informing the Director of Operations of needed repairs
Climbing ladders to replace light bulbs, fix fixtures, and repair furniture/walls
Cleaning up spills, bathroom floods, vomit, and bodily fluids
Monitoring water levels in water coolers and replacing jugs
Escorting visitors such as postal delivery personnel, maintenance personnel, service technicians, and exterminators
Informing the Director of Operations of visitors promptly
Initiating maintenance service requests
Following through to assure maintenance is performed in a timely manner
Maintaining inventory and requesting cleaning supplies and materials
Maintaining awareness of energy conservation and making suggestions
Securing equipment and supplies and protecting against loss or theft
Following Board policies and staying abreast of updates
Periodically inspecting facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage
Securing the school building at all times
Locking, securing, and coding out the building at the end of the shift
Verifying that emergency equipment is maintained and repaired
Assisting in implementing emergency planning and response