University Prep Schools Day Porter

University Prep Schools; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated facility maintenance worker to ensure a clean and safe environment for students and staff. This role involves routine cleaning, repairs, and setting up furniture and equipment throughout the school. Ideal candidates will have custodial experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to lift heavy items. Join a supportive team that values good habits and character, where your contributions will help create a welcoming atmosphere for learning.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in custodial maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine facility maintenance and cleaning.
• Respond to help desk requests and assist with event setup.
• Ensure building security and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Custodial Maintenance Experience

Communication Skills

Ability to Lift 50 lbs

Good Attendance

Basic Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College or Trade School Classes

Job description

Job Summary

This position performs routine facility maintenance, cleaning, repairs, and furniture/equipment setups throughout the school.

Duties And Responsibilities

1. Responds to help desk requests for service and setup.
2. Cleans and services bathrooms and locker rooms throughout the day.
3. Sweeps, mops, and scrubs floors and other surfaces.
4. Washes all interior and exterior glass including framed pictures, partitions, and doors.
5. Cleans and dusts furniture, exhibit cases, fixtures, windows, doors, trim, and related furnishings.
6. Cleans whiteboards – interactive and stationary.
7. Washes/cleans light fixtures.
8. Ensures parking area, common spaces, and hallways are clear of paper, trash, and other debris.
9. Replaces light bulbs/tubes and assists with ballasts as necessary.
10. Assists with event setup as necessary.
11. Moves furniture, supplies, and miscellaneous equipment.
12. Sweeps or shovels snow from steps, roofs, and walkways at building entrances and salts icy steps and walkways as necessary.
13. Collects, bags, and disposes of trash daily.
14. Locks/unlocks doors and windows to buildings, classrooms, offices, and lockers.
15. Turns off unnecessary lighting.
16. Reports items that require repair or maintenance to supervisor.
17. Follows written work schedule, policies, and procedures.
18. Guards against fire, theft, and illegal entry; maintains building security.
19. Works from ladders, scaffolding, or swing stages.
20. Vacuum, spot clean, and extract carpet as necessary.
21. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some college or trade school classes preferred.

Desired Competencies

• Experience in custodial maintenance.
• Good habits, character, and attendance.
• Neat in appearance.
• Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Willingness to learn new job skills.
• Ability to foster good working relationships.
• Basic computer and software skills.
• Ability to present a certificate signed by a licensed physician verifying the physical ability to perform the job, upon request.