Day Porter Grounds

Amsschools; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education provider in Glendale, AZ, is seeking a Day Porter to perform essential maintenance and custodial duties in school facilities. The ideal candidate will ensure cleanliness and safety across the campus while contributing to a positive educational environment. Benefits include fully paid medical and dental coverage, a 401k plan, and paid sick days.

Benefits

Paid sick days and personal leave

Fully paid employee benefits including medical and dental

401k retirement plan with employer contributions

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience with cleaning school environments or similar.
• Familiar with Safety Data Sheets (SDS).
• Ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card.

Responsibilities

• Perform general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings.
• Clean and maintain building facilities including classrooms and hallways.
• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Emergency Response

Cleaning Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backpack Vacuum

Floor Varnisher

Microfiber Cleaning Systems

Job description

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

Academies of Math and Science
Day PorterGrounds
Start: ASAP
Location: 4540 West Glendale Ave Glendale, AZ 85301

Position Summary

We are looking for an exceptional day porter person to perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings including plumbing, painting, landscaping, and repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Assess all areas of the school and clean as necessary
• Prepare and stage cleaning supplies
• Maintain a supply of and account for cleaning supplies and equipment; always maintain an adequate inventory
• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment
• Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration
• Cleans and maintains building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, hallways, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages, lobby/receptionist areas, etc.
• Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up)
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment
• Cleans and/or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, door glass, and building fixtures
• Launder towels and mop heads
• Dusts furniture, walls, light fixtures, baseboards, student desks and other equipment
• Gathers and empties trash throughout the campus, including on the exterior of the campus as necessary
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms daily
• Cleans and services cleaning equipment daily and as needed
• Applies wax or sealers to wood or concrete floors as directed by Head of Operations/ Facilities Manager
• Assists in building security, locking and unlocking of doors and gates
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes
• Notifies Front Office Manager of the need to order materials/supplies.
• Notifies Head of Operations/Facilities Manager needs for major repairs, or additions to building operating systems
• Ability to operate and mechanically understand the following machines, tools, and other special equipment and supplies used to perform job duties: hand tools, small power tools, ladder, backpack and upright vacuum, floor buffer, carpet extractor, cleaning and polishing chemicals, wheeled utility cart
• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required
• Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits:

• Paid sick days and personal leave
• Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan (with employer contributions)

Interested in working with us?

Please include a detailed resume demonstrating your experience and accomplishments.

Compensation: $14.70 - $17 per hour, DOE.

Qualified Candidates Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ Experience with cleaning school environments or similar
• Familiar with SDS
• Understanding of basic cleaning equipment operation such as Backpack Vacuum, Floor Varnisher, Microfiber Cleaning Systems.
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to respond to School Emergencies such as classroom spills and lunchroom spills
• Ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!

About Us

AMS Schools are among the highest performing Title I schools in Arizona. We seek highly motivated and passionate staff who want to make a difference. The professionals we hire are the most intelligent and the most talented experts in their fields. By joining our team you will plan an integral part in helping at-risk students achieve great things, be a part of a genuine community, and be able to grow as professional through our employee development program. Come help us provide our students with the best education in the best environment.