Talent Pool-Future Opportunities*Part Time Custodian - Part-time

divbspan style="font-size: 16px"About Us:/span/b/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (a href="http://www.freedomprep.org"www.freedomprep.org/a) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs: every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 16px"At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community./span/divdivbr/divdivbr/divdivbWe are always looking to connect with talented, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about Freedom Prep. While we do not have an immediate opening for this position, we anticipate future opportunities and invite you to join our talent pool./b/divdivbBy submitting your information, you’ll be among the first to know when a position becomes available. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and reach out if your background aligns with our future needs./b/divdivbIf you’re excited about the possibility of joining Freedom Prep and want to stay connected, we’d love to hear from you./b/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"POSITION OVERVIEW/b/divdivbr/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"The FPA part-time Custodian is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. Under the supervision of the Lead Operations member or Head of School, this person maintains their assigned building, or group of buildings, including keeping the office space clean, orderly, and secure during assigned shifts; and other related duties as required.nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"DUTIES amp; ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSnbsp;nbsp;/b/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Cleans restrooms, dressing rooms, shower rooms, classrooms, and common areas.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Stocks toilet and sanitary supplies.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Empties and cleans waste receptacles.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Washes windows and walls.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Polishes metal work; and takes care of equipment and materials.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Set up and prepare rooms for special events and needs.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Waxes and refinishes floors and shampoos the carpets.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"May be required to perform miscellaneous maintenance work such as touch-up painting./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Moves and/or re-arranges furniture, chairs, desks, tables, etc.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Perform other duties as assigned.nbsp;/spanb style="font-size: 10pt;"nbsp;/b/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"QUALIFICATIONSnbsp;/b/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Education - High School Diploma or equivalent experiencenbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"One year of work in the custodial field or similar work experiencenbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Licenses and Other Requirements DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearancenbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Ability to maintain regular attendance consistent with the expectations for the positionnbsp;nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESnbsp;/b/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including cleaning chalk and whiteboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Proper methods, techniques, materials, disinfectants, tools, and equipment used in modern custodial work.nbsp;Safety best practices and work methods.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Proper lifting techniques.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Oral and written communication skills.nbsp;Health and safety regulations.nbsp;Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintain an assigned school site, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner during an assigned shift.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Use common cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Learn custodial procedures, methods, and schedules.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaner, and other small power and hand tools.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Perform minor repairs.nbsp;Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Meet schedules and timelines.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Work cooperatively with others.nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS/b/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"nbsp;Environmentnbsp;/b/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Regular exposure to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, and paint thinner.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Working on ladders at varying heights.nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"Physical Demandsnbsp;/b/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Standing and walking for extended periods.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial duties.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate articulately.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally./span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Climbing ladders and working from varying heights as necessary.nbsp;/span/divdivbr/divdivb style="font-size: 10pt;"Hazardsnbsp;/b/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Working with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery.nbsp;/span/divdivspan style="font-size: 10pt;"Possible contact with blood-borne pathogens and /or bodily fluids.nbsp;/span/divbr/br/We are always looking to connect with talented, mission-driven individuals who are passionate about Freedom Prep. While we do not have an immediate opening for this position, we anticipate future opportunities and invite you to join our talent pool. By submitting your information, you’ll be among the first to know when a position becomes available. We’ll review applications on a rolling basis and reach out if your background aligns with our future needs. If you’re excited about the possibility of joining Freedom Prep and want to stay connected, we’d love to hear from you. POSITION OVERVIEW The FPA part-time Custodian is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. Under the supervision of the Lead Operations member or Head of School, this person maintains their assigned building, or group of buildings, including keeping the office space clean, orderly, and secure during assigned shifts; and other related duties as required.  DUTIES ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS   Cleans restrooms, dressing rooms, shower rooms, classrooms, and common areas.  Stocks toilet and sanitary supplies.  Vacuums, sweeps, and mops floors.  Dusts and polishes furniture and woodwork.  Empties and cleans waste receptacles.  Washes windows and walls.  Polishes metal work; and takes care of equipment and materials.  Set up and prepare rooms for special events and needs.  Reports needed repair work to proper authorities.  Performs minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment.  Waxes and refinishes floors and shampoos the carpets.  Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.  May be required to perform miscellaneous maintenance work such as touch-up painting. Assure security of buildings and grounds during assigned times.  Moves and/or re-arranges furniture, chairs, desks, tables, etc.  Perform other duties as assigned.   QUALIFICATIONS  Education - High School Diploma or equivalent experience  One year of work in the custodial field or similar work experience  Licenses and Other Requirements DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance  Ability to maintain regular attendance consistent with the expectations for the position   KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES  Knowledge of modern cleaning methods including cleaning chalk and whiteboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.  Proper methods, techniques, materials, disinfectants, tools, and equipment used in modern custodial work. Safety best practices and work methods.  Proper lifting techniques.  Requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.  Oral and written communication skills. Health and safety regulations. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.  Maintain an assigned school site, group of buildings, or office space in a clean, orderly, and secure manner during an assigned shift.  Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.  Use common cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently.  Learn custodial procedures, methods, and schedules.  Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.  Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order.  Operate a variety of custodial equipment including a floor stripper, buffer, carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaner, and other small power and hand tools.  Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events. Perform minor repairs. Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.  Meet schedules and timelines.  Work cooperatively with others.  PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS  Environment  Indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing conditions and temperatures exceeding 90 degrees at times. Regular exposure to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.  Exposure to cleaning agents and chemicals such as disinfectants, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, and paint thinner.  Direct contact with the public, students, and other district staff.  Working on ladders at varying heights.  Physical Demands  Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.  Standing and walking for extended periods.  Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial duties.  Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate articulately.  Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds.  Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching.  Reaching overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally. Climbing ladders and working from varying heights as necessary.  Hazards  Working with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery.  Possible contact with blood-borne pathogens and /or bodily fluids.  br/br/divWe are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about span class="postings-link"our a href="https://freedomprep.org/company/mission-vision/"mission/a/spana href="https://freedomprep.org/company/mission-vision/", values/a, and potential opportunities. 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As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click ua href="https://freedomprep.org/company/careers/"HERE/a/ubnbsp;/bto be redirected./divdivbr/divdivCheck out some of the unique and rare benefits a href="https://freedomprep.org/company/careers/"here/a, including but not limited to:nbsp;/divdiv-Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage/divdiv-Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)/divdiv-Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning/divdiv-Support in obtaining licensure/divdivbr/divdivbOUR COMMITMENT: /bFreedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin.nbsp;We are an equal opportunity employer./div