Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Clean bathroom toilets, sinks, showers, and locker rooms on a daily basis, utilizing the proper cleaning products to achieve the highest quality of cleanliness
Vacuum/sweep carpets and stairs, and mop floors, to meet the Academy’s standards of excellence for carpeted and non-carpeted areas
Wash or dust surfaces in buildings to maintain optimum and detailed cleanliness
Remove trash, recycling, and compost from offices, classrooms, dormitories, and around buildings to designated area.
Move snow and/or debris from and around buildings to ensure safe foot passage for community, especially entryways
Request supplies from a supervisor to maintain adequate inventory
Report needed repairs to supervisor or submit work order
Maintain equipment as needed
Assist with function and event setups, and campus moves, as required
Comply with all Academy Safety Program policies and procedures, both on and off Academy property, and utilize required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Perform other duties as assigned

Job Specifications

Completion of 12th grade or equivalent
3 – 12 months of Custodial experience, or a related field
Ability to read and write and take oral and written instructions
Ability to pay close attention to detail
May work as part of a team or individually
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion, and to serving the needs of a diverse community

Physical Demands

Visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of work assigned
Ability to
walk or stand for eight hours or more
occasionally climb, work and balance on ladders
frequently climb and work on stairs
work in awkward positions
frequently stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl
frequently reach, stand, walk, pull and grasp
push and pull furniture
sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands and/or fingers
occasionally exert up to 50 of force
occasionally lift and carry up to 50
receive and communicate information with others to safely and effectively perform functions of job

Working Conditions

Work is indoors, with the exception of clearing entryways and external areas of buildings
Worker is subject to sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level
Worker is subject to vibration, exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body
Worker is subject to hazards, including physical conditions, working proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, high heat and chemicals
Worker is subject to atmospheric conditions, including fumes, odors, dust, gases, poor ventilation, latex and mold
Temperature may vary from below 32 degrees to above 100 degrees

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions for Applicants:

Application materials must include:

A complete resume or curriculum vitae

**SIGN-ON BONUS**

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.

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