Part-Time Custodian

Beloved Community Charter School, Inc.; 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 to 2:00pm on school days. The role requires routine cleaning, restroom sanitation, floor care, and reporting maintenance to the Head Custodian.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, be able to lift up to 55 pounds, pass a DOE background check, and ideally have school-site experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Must pass a DOE criminal background check.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds to shoulder height.
• Experience in a school setting is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform major cleaning tasks including vacuuming, wet-mopping, sweeping, dusting, and trash removal.
• Clean restrooms and disinfect fixtures.
• Ensure doors and windows are locked.
• Go up and down stairs, bending and standing as needed.
• Report major repairs to the Head Custodian.
• Maintain hallway appearance through floor cleaning when classrooms are not in session.
• Relate professionally with students, staff, administration.
• Carry and answer radio at all times on school grounds.
• Submit information and data as requested.
• Monitor school email for pertinent communications.
• Complete paperwork and training courses as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School diploma or G.E.D.

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'