Part-Time Custodian

BelovED Community & Empowerment Academy Charter Schools; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Empowerment Academy Charter School in Jersey City Heights is seeking a part-time custodian for the school year with hours roughly 9:00am–2:00pm on school days.

The role requires physical tasks such as lifting up to 55 lbs, floor care, restrooms cleaning, and reporting maintenance to the Head Custodian. DOE background check is required and prior school experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• Able to pass DOE criminal background check.
• Experience in a school setting is a plus.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform major cleaning tasks including vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, trash removal and sanitizing facilities.
• Clean restrooms and keep fixtures clean and disinfected.
• Ensure doors and windows are properly secured.
• Navigate stairs and perform bending/standing during shifts as needed.
• Report major repairs to Head Custodian and maintain hallway cleanliness when students are in class.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Physical strength

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Empowerment Academy Charter School has an opening for a part-time school year Custodian. Approximate hours: 9:00am-2:00pm on school days in the Jersey City Heights.

$18.00-$19.00/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Perform major cleaning tasks such as vacuuming (using a 20 lb. vacuum daily for 3-4 hours), wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, emptying the trash (lifting waste paper and debris - minimum of 55 lbs.) and pencil sharpeners, cleaning whiteboards, and disinfecting drinking fountains.
• Clean restrooms, including floors and all fixtures (i.e.: urinals, toilets, sinks, mirrors, partitions, and counters). Ensure restrooms are clean and disinfected.
• Ensure that all doors and windows are appropriately locked.

• Must be able to go up and downstairs and undertake bending and standing as needed in a daily shift.

• Promptly report major repairs as needed to the Head Custodian.

• Maintain the appearance of hallways throughout the building by washing and buffing floors. This work cannot be done when students are in class.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Relate in a professional manner with students, faculty, administration and community patrons.
• Carry and answer radio at all times on school grounds.
• Submit information and data as requested.
• Regularly monitor school email for pertinent communication.
• Complete paperwork as requested.
• Complete training courses as assigned.

INDOPERATIONS

Qualifications:

• High School diploma or G.E.D.
• Able to pass DOE criminal background check
• Low Pressure Boilers License / Black Seal is a plus
• Experience working in a school setting a plus
• Effective interpersonal skills

• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height occasionally'