Custodian

About the Role

The custodian is responsible for ensuring the Ascend Public Charter Schools standard for cleanliness, repair, and aesthetic appearance are met. He or she is responsible for both directly cleaning the building as well as managing any additional cleaning staff to keep the facility and its surroundings at the highest levels of cleanliness. Additionally, the custodian handles small maintenance tasks and is responsible for notifying and coordinating with the network facility team on major repairs. The custodian will work closely with the assistant principal of operations to ensure that that building maintains Ascend aesthetic standards, including but not limited to how posters and signs are displayed, lobby areas are organized, and items are appropriately stored.

Key Responsibilities

Performs general cleaning and janitorial duties in the common areas of the building.
Performs minor repairs and maintenance such as replacing light fixtures or unclogging pipes.
Assists in cleaning and sanitizing restrooms and cafeteria.
Performs limited grounds maintenance such as mowing and trimming lawns and hedges and cleaning snow from sidewalks.
Ensures heating and cooling systems are operational.
Maintains a neat and orderly janitors room; ensures cleaning and maintenance supplies are stocked.
Washes windows.
Assists in examining school for safety hazards; reports deficiencies to lead custodian, principal, and/or school resource officer.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

At least one year’s experience cleaning, maintaining and managing a large building to the highest possible standards. Educational setting preferred.
Move and/or carry items up to 75 lbs
Ability to climb 6 -7 ft. ladder
Capacity to walk up and down 6 flights of stairs with ease
Knowledge of cleaning methods and the use and care of cleaning materials and equipment
A thorough attention to detail and an obsessive focus on making the building look its best at all times
A “can do” attitude and the enthusiasm to be a hard-working, team player who is relentless in the pursuit of the school’s objectives
An openness to accept and implement feedback and engage in a process of self-improvement
A winning personality and professional demeanor and a desire to help at all times
Ability to juggle multiple tasks of varying complexity and to stay organized in a fast-paced environment

Diversity at Ascend

Ascend is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community, both through our hiring practices and our focus on creating a culture and environment where diverse perspectives, ideas, and identities are valued and integrated into our way of working and educating students. Ascend staff represent a wide diversity of racial, socio-economic, gender, religious, and national identities—opening a window to the entire Ascend community on the richness of humanity. We welcome all applicants who share our mission and vision to join us in our deeply consequential work.

Compensation

Initial salary offers for this position range from $17 hr - $26 per hour. Salaries are determined using an equitable compensation scale that accounts for years of experience and levels of attained education.