Plant Maintenance

Hawai'i Association Of Independent Schools; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Hais in Oahu is seeking a reliable Facilities Maintenance worker to keep classrooms, offices and outdoor areas clean and safe. You will perform custodial duties, basic maintenance and seasonal deep cleans, working with minimal supervision and collaborating with other maintenance staff.

Responsibilities include cleaning restrooms, restocking supplies, removing debris, power-washing walkways and performing semi-annual tile floor and carpet care during breaks.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with custodial duties and lawn maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow directions.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized and dependable manner and with other maintenance workers.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds (supplies, trash).
• Minor carpentry, plumbing and painting skills a plus.
• Sensitivity to children and an understanding of appropriate behavior around school-aged children.

Responsibilities

• Rake fallen leaves, pick up litter, sweep and hose down/power wash walkways. Clean out floor mats.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and wipe down classrooms and offices. Empty all trash bins.
• Clean and mop restroom. Restock paper products/soap in restrooms, kitchen, classrooms and storage closets.
• Remove all tree droppings on tarps, replace worn and missing bungies as needed.
• Weed whack as needed after school instructional hours.
• Perform semi-annual deep cleaning during the summer and winter school breaks; strip and wash tile floors, scrub hallways/decks, shampoo carpets.
• Performs other work-related duties, as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Skills

read/write/speak English

custodial duties

lawn maintenance

follow directions

self-motivation

lift 50 pounds

carpentry/plumbing/painting a plus

sensitivity around children

Job description

Ensures that the physical plant is well maintained.

Essential Functions:

• Rake fallen leaves, pick up litter, sweep and hose down/power wash walkways. Clean out floor mats.
• Vacuum, sweep, mop and wipe down classrooms and offices. Empty all trash bins.
• Clean and mop restroom. Restock paper products/soap in restrooms, kitchen, classrooms and storage closets.
• Remove all tree droppings on tarps, replace worn and missing bungies as needed.
• Weed whack as needed after school instructional hours.
• Perform semi-annual deep cleaning during the summer and winter school breaks; strip and wash tile floors, scrub hallways/decks, shampoo carpets.

Other Responsibilities:

• Performs other work-related duties, as assigned by the Facilities Manager.

Helpful Qualities, Skills, Education and Experience:

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Experience with custodial duties and lawn maintenance.
• Ability to understand and follow directions as given.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in an organized and dependable manner and to work with other maintenance workers.
• Ability to liftup to 50 pounds (supplies, trash).
• Minor carpentry, plumbing and painting skills a plus.
• Sensitivity to children and an understanding of appropriate behavior and deportment around school-aged children.

Candidates must already live in the local area or already have plans to relocate to Oahu prior to job interview.