Custodial Associate (Part-time)

Le Jardin Academy; Kailua (HI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

Le Jardin Academy is hiring a part-time Custodial Associate in Kailua, Hawaii. This role includes flexible responsibilities such as cleaning and sanitation, ensuring a welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors. Applicants should have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently, with a preference for prior school setting experience. The job offers hourly pay between $18-20, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a safe and healthy learning space.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to work independently without direct supervision.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.
• Valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties in various areas of the school.
• Assist with event set-ups and breakdowns for special events.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety concerns to the Facilities Manager.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to work in a team environment

Demonstrated organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or GED preferred

One-year related experience preferred

Job description

Le Jardin Academy is looking for Custodial Associates (Part-time). The Custodian will be assigned tasks and have a flexible schedule. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. For any questions or interest, please call the Facilities Manager at 808‑261‑0707, ext 1550. Hourly pay range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Job Title

Custodial Associate (Part‑time)

Reports To

Facilities Manager

Employer

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, Hawai’i, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world‑class education from pre‑kindergarten to twelfth grade.

Purpose

The Custodial Associate plays an essential role in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and healthy learning environment on Le Jardin’s campus. By performing thorough cleaning, sanitation, and basic upkeep tasks, this position supports the school’s mission of providing a world‑class International Baccalaureate education, ensuring that students, staff and visitors can focus on teaching, learning, and growth in well‑maintained facilities.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting operating custodial equipment.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, lockers, breakroom, concession, and other areas as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize high‑touch surfaces, door knobs, and light switches daily.
• Empty trash and recycling bins, ensuring proper disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, windows, and surfaces.
• Strip, wax, buff, and deep‑clean floors as scheduled.
• Wash windows, mirrors, whiteboards, and walls/sills as needed.
• Assist in the setup and cleanup of facilities for daily lunch service.
• Restock consumable supplies daily.
• Respond to reactive calls for cleaning and sanitation.
• Participate in periodic deep cleaning during school breaks or as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Work in classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, restrooms, and outdoor spaces in courtyards and around buildings.

Other Duties

• Assist with event set‑ups and breakdowns for meetings and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations

• Listen and take direction well.
• Respond promptly, positively, and appropriately to requests for assistance or service by supervisors or others with professionalism and a calm demeanor.
• Work as a team member, cooperating and collaborating with others and sharing expertise for the benefit of the school.
• Perform work with a high degree of quality and competency.
• Project a positive, helpful, and professional demeanor in interactions with others.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Act as a role model when interacting with students.
• Always use tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain a consistent record of job completion and follow‑through.
• Work in an environment with many interruptions and multiple demands.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance; absenteeism and tardiness disrupt workflow and service.
• Observe and abide by Le Jardin Academy’s employment policies, acceptable conduct guidelines, established procedures, operational work protocols, and safety procedures.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education / Experience

• One‑year related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Work independently and frequently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to drive golf cart and motor vehicle.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to manipulate, handle, grip, and feel objects, utensils, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and twist.
• Frequently required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry items and objects up to 50 pounds, with a minimum of 25 pounds lifted and carried.
• Specific vision ability required: 20/20 vision (corrected or uncorrected).
• Specific hearing ability required: ability to pass a hearing test (corrected or uncorrected).

Work Environment

• Regular exposure to heat and cold.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Required to wear long pants, covered shoes, and school uniform.
• Noise level usually moderate, occasionally loud.
• Daily use of motor vehicle to the preschool facility.