Operations Employee

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS) in Mobile, Alabama, seeks a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly school environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role performs daily cleaning operations, supports facility needs, and ensures campus readiness while following established schedules.

The position reports directly to the District Director and requires knowledge of cleaning methods, safety procedures, chemical handling, and the ability to work independently with

Qualifications

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment.
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety procedures and sanitation standards.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow both oral and written instructions independently.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and operate custodial machinery (e.g., vacuums, buffers).
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain extreme attention to detail regarding cleanliness and safety.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform duties (lifting, bending, standing for extended periods).
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, staff, and visitors.
• Ability to work dependably, punctually, and professionally with minimal direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain various floor surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and replace liners daily.
• Clean windows, doors, furniture, whiteboards, and high-touch surfaces.
• Restock restroom and cleaning supplies across campus facilities.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties efficiently according to the daily schedule.
• Report maintenance concerns, damages, safety hazards, or supply needs immediately to supervisors.
• Properly use, mix, label, and store cleaning chemicals and operating equipment.
• Assist with school events, room setups, moving furniture, and special cleaning assignments as needed.
• Follow all school safety, security, emergency response, and custodial procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Cleaning methods

Workplace safety procedures

Reading instructions

Chemical handling

Judgment & attention to detail

Physical stamina

Teamwork with staff & visitors

Dependability

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Buffers

Mops

Cleaning chemicals

Job description

Operations Employee

MAEF Public Charter Schools (MPCS)
Mobile, Alabama

Reports Directly to: District Director

Position Overview:

MPCS, recognized for its forward-thinking and progressive culture, seeks a Custodian to maintain a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly school environment for students, staff, and visitors. Employees in this classification receive general supervision within a framework of standard policies and procedures. This job class is responsible for executing daily cleaning operations, supporting facility needs, and ensuring overall campus readiness while meeting established schedules.

Essential Functions:

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, restrooms, hallways, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and maintain various floor surfaces.
• Empty trash and recycling receptacles and replace liners daily.
• Clean windows, doors, furniture, whiteboards, and high-touch surfaces.
• Restock restroom and cleaning supplies across campus facilities.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties efficiently according to the daily schedule.
• Report maintenance concerns, damages, safety hazards, or supply needs immediately to supervisors.
• Properly use, mix, label, and store cleaning chemicals and operating equipment.
• Assist with school events, room setups, moving furniture, and special cleaning assignments as needed.
• Follow all school safety, security, emergency response, and custodial procedures.
• Performs related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Knowledge of standard cleaning methods, materials, chemicals, and equipment
• Knowledge of basic workplace safety procedures and sanitation standards
• Ability to read, understand, and follow both oral and written instructions independently
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and operate custodial machinery (e.g., vacuums, buffers)
• Ability to exercise good judgment and maintain extreme attention to detail regarding cleanliness and safety
• Ability to meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform duties (lifting, bending, standing for extended periods)
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with students, staff, and visitors
• Ability to work dependably, punctually, and professionally with minimal direct supervision.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible. Thus, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at MPCS. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world in which we live.

MPCS does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religious preference, marital status, disability, national origin, or any other reason prohibited by state or federal law. Employees of the network are required to comply with the provisions of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments.

Alabama school boards are required by state law to verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees by using the federal E-Verify program. New employees are required to provide a Social Security number, an unexpired identity document that contains a photograph, and other acceptable documents that establish employment eligibility. In addition to determining whether a new hire is authorized to work in the United States, E-Verify will confirm that the employee's name and Social Security number match.

All applicantsmust pass a background check through the Alabama State Department of Education to be eligible for employment.

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