Environmental (1741)

Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School Of Academic Excell; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Avenue Charter Elementary School Of Academic Excell is seeking a custodian to perform routine cleaning and maintenance in Memphis, TN. Responsibilities include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, restroom sanitation, and restocking supplies, with emphasis on safety and proper use of equipment.

The role requires following safety procedures, operating cleaning tools, and lifting up to 50 pounds. Occasional minor maintenance tasks may be required, and adherence to dress and safety standards is

Qualifications

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Experience in custodial work or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs general custodial duties: dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, restocking supplies.
• Maintains custodial equipment and supplies; reports issues.
• Empty trash and dispose properly; ensure doors are secure after cleaning.

Skills

Safety procedures

Cleaning equipment operation

Heavy lifting

Reading and following instructions

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Floor buffers

Power tools

Job description

Summary

Job Location: Memphis, TN 38132

Performs custodial maintenance duties, including dusting, mopping, finishing and buffing floors, vacuuming carpets, cleaning and restocking restrooms.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies.
• Performs routine maintenance to custodial equipment and supplies.
• Empties trash receptacles, disposes trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bags trash for proper disposal.
• Unlocks doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas.
• Reports needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Assists in on‑the‑job training of new staff on routine procedures.
• Performs cleaning functions specific to the assigned facilities and/or based on seasonal/project requirements.
• May provide vendors with access to areas for cleaning and may answer basic questions. May report issues with vendors to supervisor.
• May assist or perform snow removal activities and minor maintenance, such as replacing light bulbs, adjusting furniture, or other similar activities.
• Performs miscellaneous job‑related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Ability to understand verbal instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.
• Ability to operate vacuums and other related equipment.
• Ability to safely use cleaning equipment and supplies.
• Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade.
• Ability to lift and manipulate heavy objects.
• Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.
• Ability to understand written and verbal communications.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Position requires: use of power equipment to buff and restore floors and shampoo carpets; routine dusting, mopping, vacuuming, emptying trash and cleaning restrooms; routine maintenance to custodial equipment.

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass a pre‑employment criminal background check.
• Must submit to post‑offer, pre‑employment physical examination and medical history check.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Considerable physical activity; requires heavy lifting, pushing or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is the primary part (>70%) of the job.
• Work environment involves exposure to hazards or physical risks, requiring following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve exposure to extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and loud noises.