Maintenance Custodian & Groundskeeper

Libertasmemphis; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

A local charter school in Memphis is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper and Custodian. This role involves maintaining the school's environment and grounds, ensuring safety and cleanliness. Candidates should exhibit timely attendance, flexibility, and a service-oriented demeanor. Pay ranges from $14 to $18 per hour based on experience. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply online and submit all necessary documentation.

Qualifications

• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Must complete a background check.
• Willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks.
• Groundskeeping: operate lawn mower, trimmer, sprayer, etc.
• Ensure lights/water/HVAC are shut off when not needed.

Job description

Spring Term Groundskeeper & Custodian (part-time)

Job Description

Background: Libertas is a public charter school serving the Frayser neighborhood in Memphis. Our mission is to be a school for human flourishing: cultivating minds, hands, and hearts for lives of wonder, work, and love. We offer a rich, rigorous, and personalized liberal arts education through the method of Dr. Maria Montessori, with an attachment village of wraparound family supports. We currently serve infant through 6th grade; operate a nationally-accredited, state-licensed teacher training program; and are preparing to open a middle school campus. Learn more on our website.

Role information

• Role summary: create a safe, healthy, pleasant environment and instill pride in students, teachers, and families by caring for our property and serving as a role model of service.
• Schedule: part-time, hourly position; hours negotiable.
• Compensation: part-time, hourly position paid $14 to $18/hour depending on experience.
• Measures of success: timely, thorough completion of tasks; customer satisfaction; accurate record keeping as needed; performance evaluations based on observation.
• Reports to: Operations team.

Responsibilities and expectations

• Perform preventive maintenance and repair tasks, including but not limited to: change light bulbs/ballasts; touch-up paint to walls, handrails, etc.; tighten plumbing fixtures; remove debris from roof; spread salt/shovel snow; remove debris from downspouts and roof; provide slip protection on wet floors; assemble and move furniture, hang shelves; etc.
• Groundskeeping: operate lawn mower, trimmer, sprayer, etc. to maintain grass and plants. Water landscape, weed, plant, apply mulch, etc.
• Safety. Protect people, property, and equipment against loss or theft by implementing systems in place, such as locking up.
• Conserve energy: ensure lights/water/HVAC are shut off when not needed.
• Use tools, equipment, and cleaning chemicals safely, consistent with instructions. Adhere to safety measures for lifting, moving, and operating equipment.
• Keep equipment in good repair. Periodically inspect facility/equipment to detect, prevent injuries or damage. Monitor inventory and inform managers when items are needed.
• Communicate with manager about needs. Keep records. Complete work orders.
• Physical demands: hearing/speaking to exchange information in person or via telephone; reading instructions; dexterity of hands to operate tools and equipment; bending, kneeling, stooping, sitting, walking, reaching overhead to store/retrieve materials.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and traits

• Understand and follow verbal and written directions.
• Must complete a background check.
• Willingness to learn.
• Timely attendance.
• Flexibility, initiative, and personal responsibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Friendly, service-oriented demeanor.

Application process

Interested candidates should apply online at www.LibertasMemphis.org, where candidates can also learn more about our school. Please submit a resume, at least three references, and a cover letter (required) explaining why you would be a good fit for this position. Please direct any questions to [e-mail]. Libertas does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.

Libertas School of Memphis
3777 Edenburg Dr.
Memphis, TN 38127
901.609.3611
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