Long Term Substitute Custodian

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School; Catasauqua (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Arts Academy Charter School in Catasauqua, PA is seeking a Custodial Staff member to maintain an environmentally safe, secure, and clean building that supports learning.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, floors, windows, and common areas; monitoring security; handling cleaning chemicals safely; assisting with events setup and snow removal as needed to keep the school welcoming for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with coworkers, supervisors, students, and school staff.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with initiative.
• Strong written and verbal English communication.

Responsibilities

• Follows all laws, regulations, rules, and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from supervisor(s).
• Monitor building security and safety by performing tasks such as locking doors after operating hours.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Handle chemicals properly when preparing cleaning solutions, floor finishing chemicals, solvents, etc.
• Assist in stripping, sealing, finishing, and polishing floors.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors in a timely manner or as needed.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding for events.
• Clean and polish high-profile areas such as drinking fountains, counters, and areas used to prepare or store food.
• Dusting high-traffic areas and monitor for cobwebs/dead insects.
• Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies with proper technique.
• Assist with snow removal when required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

English communication

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Custodial Staff is responsible for maintaining an environmentally safe, secure, and clean building that is conducive to learning.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows all laws, regulations, rules, and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).
• Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours.
• Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
• Gather and empty trash.
• Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and/or vacuuming.
• Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
• Handle chemicals of any nature properly when preparing such as cleaning solutions, floor finishing chemicals, solvents, etc.
• Assist in stripping, sealing, finishing, and polishing floors.
• Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors in a timely manner or as needed.
• Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, and scaffolding to prepare facilities for events such as meetings, assemblies, and other school events
• Clean and polish high-profile areas such as drinking fountains or other areas such as counters, areas used to prepare or store food, etc.
• Dusting high traffic, high visibility areas such as offices, teacher's desks, tables, etc. Monitor corners for cobwebs, dead insects, etc.
• Use common sense to move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies if moving manually or by using hand trucks.
• Assist with snow removal when required.

CRITICAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess excellent skills in dealing with coworkers, supervisors, students, and school staff.
• Must pay attention to detail and consistently demonstrate sound problem-solving skills.
• Is self-motivated and displays initiative.
• Must display good written and verbal communication skills in the English Language.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time.
• Must be able to move about your work area to needed access materials and equipment.
• Must be able to travel to and from job-related functions as necessary.
• Must be able to adjust to changes in environmental conditions.
• Must be able to access all assigned work areas and locations.
• Must be able to lift as required.