Custodian

Job Description

Position Title: Custodian

Reports to: Director of Facilities

Employment Status: Full-Time 12-month Employee

FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Walker School recognizes that an inviting environment promotes educational attainment, and School Custodians play a vital role in creating one. We are looking for a dynamic, friendly and detail-oriented person to join our custodial team. This position is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that the Walker School is maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. All work is accomplished in the context of the mission, values, and core values of the Walker School.

QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS

The ideal candidate should be available to work Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with the flexibility to work overtime.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Cleaning

Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, scrubbing tables and desktops, emptying trash cans, and sanitizing washrooms . School Custodians do whatever tasks are needed to keep the facility looking good and functioning properly. Besides aesthetics, their efforts contribute to keeping pests away and reducing the spread of germs.

Grounds upkeep

School Custodians often are charged with raising the U.S. flag each morning. Other duties outside the building may include mowing grass, trimming bushes, weeding, removing debris from playgrounds and parking areas, setting up traffic cones and directing carline.

Maintenance

When a light bulb needs to be changed, a window unstuck, a soap dispenser filled, a ceiling tile replaced or a coat of paint added, School Custodians take the lead. Depending on their level of knowledge, they also may perform services on pipes, heaters, air conditioners and wiring. When third-party repair people are called in, School Custodians may guide them to the proper place or explain the problem.

Safety

School Custodians keep a lookout for potential problems, such as cracked sidewalks or faulty chairs. They abide by institutional and governmental guidelines regarding procedures and safety measures, such as keeping cleaning products away from children. School Custodians also are part of the administration’s eyes and ears and can play a large part in spotting tensions among students and curbing vandalism. If they are the first to arrive in the morning or the last to leave at night, School Custodians may be in charge of unlocking and locking doors.

Assisting staff

Teachers and administrators may ask School Custodians to perform tasks such as moving furniture, fixing broken lockers, unloading deliveries and handling an unexpected spill.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

High School diploma or equivalent

Experience in the custodial field is desirable. Knowledge of proper cleaning methods required

Ability to perform custodial duties in a safe and efficient manner

Capacity to lift 50 pounds using safe lifting techniques

Ability to meet the physical demands of the position

Effective oral skills commensurate with the responsibilities of the position

SALARY and BENEFITS

The Walker School’s salary and benefits are competitive and include medical, vision, dental insurance, a retirement plan, a smoke-free environment, and a daily prepared lunch.

Interested applicants should also complete the online application on the Careers Page at Description

The Walker School is metro Atlanta’s top Pre-K (3)-12th-grade school open to all faiths, and our commitment to diversity provides a safe atmosphere for students to discover who they are and how to navigate an ever-changing world successfully. At the Walker School, the infinite worth and dignity of each student define our approach to learning. With an average class size of 15 students, each child is known, challenged, supported, and encouraged to explore. The Walker School is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. Cultural competence is an expectation of employment for all professional staff at Walker. Our core value of the infinite worth and dignity of the individual undergirds our mission as faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in candidates with a proven commitment to teaching and working in a diverse, multicultural setting.