Maintenance/Custodian (full-time)

Creative Montessori Academy; Southgate (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Montessori Academy in Michigan is seeking a dedicated school custodian to keep classrooms, hallways, and outdoor areas clean, safe, and welcoming for students, staff, and families. The role emphasizes attention to detail, reliability, and a proactive approach to daily maintenance and safety.

You will manage housekeeping tasks, winter upkeep, building and grounds maintenance, minor repairs, and collaboration with volunteers to maintain a positive learning environment aligned with CMA

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Solid record of punctuality.
• Custodial experience in a school setting is preferred.
• Ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Sweep or vacuum classrooms daily; dust furniture.
• Clean corridors daily as needed.
• Regulate temperature and HVAC for comfortable environments.
• Shovel, plow, and salt sidewalks and driveways in winter.
• Ensure doors, alarms, and security checks are performed.
• Open/close the building each school day.
• Inventory and manage supplies.
• Perform minor building repairs and maintenance.
• Coordinate with volunteers for beautification.

Skills

Punctuality

Diversity awareness

Custodial experience (school)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

About the role

As a dedicated school custodian, the primary goal is to create a clean, safe, and inviting environment for students, staff, and visitors. By diligently maintaining the cleanliness of classrooms, hallways, and common areas, the custodian aims to promote a conducive atmosphere for learning and productivity. With a strong commitment to providing a welcoming space, the custodian strives to contribute positively to the overall educational experience of everyone in the school community.

What you’ll do

Maintaining Cleanliness and Neatness:

• Keeps buildings and premises, including walkways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean at all times.
• Sweeps or vacuums classrooms daily; dusts furniture.
• Cleans corridors daily as needed.

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning:

• Regulates heat, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for appropriate temperatures.
• Ensures economical usage of fuel, water, and electricity.

Winter Maintenance:

• Shovels, plows, and salts sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, and steps when necessary.

Safety and Security:

• Checks daily to ensure exit doors are open and panic bolts are working during building occupancy.
• Raises and lowers the United States flag daily.

Hygiene and Sanitation:

• Scrubs, hoses down, and disinfects bathroom floors and fixtures daily.
• Washes all windows inside and outside at least twice a year or as needed.

Groundskeeping:

• Keeps grounds free from rubbish.
• Performs yard-keeping chores, such as grass cutting and tree trimming, as necessary.

Building Maintenance:

• Performs minor building repairs.
• Regularly maintains motors and other mechanical equipment on a scheduled basis.
• Reports any damage to school property promptly.

Security and Building Access:

• Remains on school property during authorized hours.
• Assumes responsibility for opening and closing the building each school day.
• Ensures doors and windows are secured and lights are turned off.

Inventory and Supplies:

• Keeps an inventory of supplies, equipment, and fuel on hand.

Ongoing Maintenance and Repairs:

• Conducts an ongoing program of general maintenance, upkeep, and repair.

Furniture and Equipment Handling:

• Moves furniture or equipment as required for various activities and per School Leader’s direction.

Waste Management:

• Complies with local laws and procedures for the storage and disposal of trash, rubbish, and waste.

Outdoor Structures and Electrical Safety:

• Assumes responsibility for the safe condition of outdoor structures.
• Conducts periodic inspections and tests of all electrical installations for safety.

Collaboration and Beautification:

• Coordinates and works with volunteers in beautifying Academy grounds.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assumes other duties assigned by the School Leader.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age, unless a minor is approved by school administration and eligible for a work permit.
• Solid record of punctuality.

Desired Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Custodial experience in a school setting.
• Knowledge of and skills working with students from all backgrounds.
• Demonstrate aptitude and competence for assigned responsibilities.
• Ability to work effectively with school personnel and students in a diverse school community.

About Choice Schools Associates

Creative Montessori Academy (CMA) is part of the Choice Schools Community. As a comprehensive education service provider, Choice Schools offers a student-centered approach to tailored school operations support. Much like a superintendent’s office, Choice Schools provides invaluable assistance in various crucial areas, including instruction, professional development, curriculum, human resources, finance, compliance, communications, and enrollment. By being a part of the Choice Schools Montessori Model, CMA is a vibrant community of learning, comprised of multiple other outstanding Montessori schools within the state. The Montessori Model will provide you with the support and collaboration of a large district while serving at a tight-knit community school in your area.