Custodial Specialist - Central Phoenix Upper Campus

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Arizona Autism Charter Schools, Inc. is expanding its Central Phoenix Upper Campus, seeking a Custodial Specialist to support cleaning, maintenance and safety under the Facilities Manager.

Responsibilities include opening/closing, sanitation, restocking, minor repairs, event setup, and assisting in safety drills. Must be physically capable and possess a Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card.

Qualifications

• Experience as custodian, janitor or similar role.
• Knowledge of industrial cleaning equipment and safety.
• Able to perform basic maintenance tasks and repairs.

Responsibilities

• Open and secure the building each day and ensure readiness.
• Clean, disinfect, restock supplies, and maintain restrooms.
• Perform light maintenance and minor repairs as needed.
• Assist with event setup and safety drills per procedures.
• Report maintenance needs and maintain campus cleanliness.

Skills

Custodian experience

Attention to detail

Physical fitness

Safety awareness

Grounds keeping

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Custodial Specialist - Central Phoenix Upper Campus

Arizona’s first and only autism-focused charter school is expanding and seeking Custodial Specialists to support the new state of the art autism center. Under the supervision and direction of the Facilities Manager; the Custodial Specialist will be responsible for timely attention to the maintenance and custodial needs of the new state of the art autism center.

Duties:

• Opening duties ie: may unlock the building and walk the area to ensure its ready for school
• Closing duties ie: may walk the campus and ensure its locked up and set Alarm
• Clean up trash, periodically disinfect desktop surfaces, tidy furniture, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, waxing, polishing floor surfaces, cleaning windows
• Clean and sanitize toilets, sinks and showers
• Restock all disposers ie: paper towels, toilet paper, soap, sanitizer, and air freshener
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs (replacing broken switches, fixing door handles, minor leaks, toilet needs, etc.)
• Perform other maintenance to include such items as; adjusting desks, replacing light bulbs, cooling filters, adjusting doors, etc.
• Report or submit additional maintenance work orders as needed
• Ensure the alarm system is turned off in the morning and activated prior to leaving
• Undertake custodial and janitorial tasks (picking up trash from the parking lot, lifting heavy items, moving chairs etc.)
  
• Assist in the annual inventory of all equipment in the school
• Setup and restore the gym, auditorium, or cafeteria for special events, meetings, games, or plays
• Performs basic plumbing, mechanical maintenance and repairs to leaks, stoppages, and other equipment/structures. Advise supervisor if an outside vendor is needed for a complex repair
• Ensure the restrooms are prepared to AZACS standards for the day
• Maintain outer premises by watering plants, cleaning entrances and minor landscaping repairs
• Minimal pest control: Utilize insecticides to prevent infestation by dangerous pests
• Responsible for cleaning up of blood borne pathogens
  

Safety and Security Duties:

• Assist in all safety drills: (per EOP Manual)
• Assist with dropoff and pickup procedure: (per EOP Manual)

Benefits:

• Competitive pay based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Minimum Qualifications:

• Understanding of methods, materials and equipment used in custodial, grounds keeping and building maintenance work.
• Proven experience as custodian, janitor or in a similar role
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances
• Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components
• Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices
• Attention to detail and conscientiousness
• Very good physical condition and strength
• High school diploma is preferred but not required

Required:

• Arizona IVP Fingerprint clearance card

ADA AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Positions in this class require: stooping, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Physical Requirements:

Exerting up to 60 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an outdoor environment occasionally and an indoor environment frequently.