Job Details
Job Description
Title: Custodian Location: Making Waves Academy Richmond The Custodian , under the supervision of the site- based Facilities Manager , is to provide students and staff a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place to work, learn, and develop. This position co ordinates with and informs the work of the contracted custodial team. This is an exciting opportunity for an operations team member who understands that high-quality education cannot be delivered without a clean and safe campus . The ideal candidate is excited to leverage her/his operational expertise to help MWA fulfill its mission. Primary Responsibilities * Clean campus throughout the day , including but not limited to:
+ Take out trash in meal service areas
+ Sweep, scrub, mop floors, hallways and student activity areas
+ Dust and wash necessary furniture
+ Pickup outdoor litter, sweep sidewalks
+ Wear appropriate protective gear
* Maintain inventory and necessary equipment
* Respond to requests for custodial support throughout the day
* Complete light to moderate maintenance t asks on an as- needed basis
* Create, document and address tickets in SolarWinds management online software program
* Other duties as assigned
Division: School-wide
Reports To: Facilities Manager
Status: Full-time, Non-Exempt (Year-Round)
Position Summary
Maintain a clean and safe campus
Coordinate with and inform the work of the custodial contractors
* Remain in close communicatio n with custodial contractors regarding daily cleaning needs
* Attend custodial team meetings w/ supervisor and custodial contractors
Identify issues and make recommendations for improvement
* Regularly inspect campus to identify areas needing cleaning and / or maintenance
* Develop and maintain a daily inspection and cleaning schedule in conjunction with supervisor that prioritizes heavily used areas ; make recommendations for adjustments to schedule based on facility needs
* Attend maintenance and safety meetings
* Identify trends and areas of concern and communicate issues and recommended solutions to supervisor
Additional Responsibilities and Expectations
Mission Alignment
* Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Making Waves Academys mission, core values, standards, competencies, and code of conduct outlined in the Employee Handbook
* Participat e in the school community attending school competitions, performances, assemblies, and extracurricular activities
Other
* Perform additional duties as assigned
Qualifications
Experience
* 3 - 5 years of custodial experience, preferably in a school setting
* 1 year of custodial supervision experience , preferred
Skills
* Knowledge of cleaning materials and techniques
* Ability to operate power cleaning equipment
* Proficiency in written and verbal communication
* Ability to operate in self-directed fashion with minimal supervision
* Ability to properly climb and work on a ladder
* Ability to push/pull or carry objects that exceed 50 pounds
* Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting
* Comfort with technology, including computer and internet use
* Fluency in Spanish strongly desired
Education
* High school graduate or GED
Preferred
* Spanish language proficiency preferred but not required
Equal Employment Opportunity Is Our Policy
The School is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the School to afford equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to their perceived or identified: race (including traits historically associated with race, such as hair texture and hairstyle, including but not limited to braids, locks, and twists); color; gender, (including gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity, whether or not the employee is transitioning or has transitioned); sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and medical conditions related to such); religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices); marital/registered domestic partner status; age (forty (40) and over); national origin or ancestry (including native language spoken and possession of a drivers license issued to persons unable to prove their presence in the U.S. is authorized by federal law); physical or mental disability (including HIV and AIDS); medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics); taking of a leave of absence pursuant to the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL) law, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), or laws related to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking laws; genetic information; sexual orientation; military and veteran status; or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
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