Maintenance / Custodian

Independence Mission Schools; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Independence Mission Schools is seeking a Maintenance / Custodian to perform various tasks essential for the upkeep of multiple school facilities. Responsibilities include routine maintenance, cleaning, and minor repairs, requiring a positive attitude and ability to work unsupervised. The role offers a chance to contribute to a supportive educational environment while providing essential services.

Benefits

Ongoing development through coaching and mentorship

Low-cost healthcare

Paid sick and personal time

Qualifications

• Previous experience as maintenance worker or custodian preferred.
• FBI Criminal Clearance and PA State Police Background Check required.
• Ability to lift 75 pounds and climb to high places.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance on building interior and exterior.
• Operate heating, A/C, and ventilation systems.
• Assist in the maintenance of lawns and playgrounds.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Positive attitude

Ability to work unsupervised

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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About IMS: Independence Mission Schools (IMS) educate students of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning needs of all students.

Perks of IMS: Teachers and full-time staff at IMS enjoy ongoing development through coaching, mentorship, and professional development and a benefits package that matches 403b contributions, provides low-cost healthcare, and guarantees paid sick time and personal time.

Various Independence Mission Schools are currently seeking candidates for open custodian/maintenance positions. The custodial and/or maintenance worker position, under limited supervision of both respective School Principals and designated Central Office staff, performs work of routine or ad hoc maintenance to include custodial services as identified in individual IMS schools and performs related work as assigned.

Essential Functions * Performs routine maintenance on building interior and exterior * Maintains a schedule of when maintenance has been performed and when next service is due * Sweeps, dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners, cleans chalkboards and sets up for activities. Washes walls, woodwork and windows, and cleans and polishes metal surfaces. Cleans and maintains hard and soft surface floors. Wet mops and spot cleans hard and soft surface floors. * Performs minor repair maintenance. Operates heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical and mechanical systems. Operations will be limited to turning equipment on/off and/or setting day/night cycles. Observes and reports needed repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site. * Assists in the maintenance of lawns, landscaping, concrete and blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways snow and ice removal. * Assists with set ups and tears down for school activities. * Operates security systems and secures building at the conclusion of shift. * Works a revised schedule and substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary. * Shares responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities with other custodial staff. * Performs other duties as assigned by supervisors Job Requirements * High School Diploma or GED * Previous experience as maintenance worker or custodian preferred * FBI Criminal Clearance * PA State Police Background Check * PA Child Abuse * Employee History Reviews - Disclosures * Arrest Conviction Report * Ability to work unsupervised * Demonstrated positive attitude towards people with whom one works * Ability to work cooperatively and willingness to accept instructions * Bilingual in both English and Spanish Physical Demands * The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. * Ability to lift 75 pounds * Ability to climb to high and difficult places and work at those places * Constant hand-eye and mind-eye coordination * Standing and walking * Repetitive Motion with wrists, hands and fingers * Frequent bending, carrying, hearing, lifting and stooping, climbing, crawling, crouching Other Pertinent Information * Status: 12 months Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

EOE: IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build a diverse team that is representative of our students and the communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of color, we highly encourage you to apply!

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