Custodial Day Porter (AMS Peoria Advanced) 85345

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

Academies of Math and Science
Day Porter Custodian
Start: ASAP
Location: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­7785 West Peoria Avenue Peoria, AZ 85345

Position Summary

We are looking for an exceptional day porter person to perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings including plumbing, painting, landscaping, and repairs. 

Responsibilities:

• Assess all areas of the school and clean as necessary
• Prepare and stage cleaning supplies
• Maintain a supply of and account for cleaning supplies and equipment; always maintain an adequate inventory
• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment
• Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration
• Cleans and maintains building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, hallways, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages, lobby/receptionist areas, etc.
• Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up)
• Sweeps, mops, scrubs, and vacuums floors using cleaning solutions, tools, and equipment
• Cleans and/or polishes walls, ceilings, windows, door glass, and building fixtures
• Launder towels and mop heads
• Dusts furniture, walls, light fixtures, baseboards, student desks and other equipment
• Gathers and empties trash throughout the campus, including on the exterior of the campus as necessary
• Cleans and sanitizes bathrooms daily
• Cleans and services cleaning equipment daily and as needed
• Applies wax or sealers to wood or concrete floors as directed by Head of Operations/ Facilities Manager
• Assists in building security, locking and unlocking of doors and gates
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes
• Notifies Front Office Manager of the need to order materials/supplies.
• Notifies Head of Operations/Facilities Manager needs for major repairs, or additions to building operating systems
• Ability to operate and mechanically understand the following machines, tools, and other special equipment and supplies used to perform job duties: hand tools, small power tools, ladder, backpack and upright vacuum, floor buffer, carpet extractor, cleaning and polishing chemicals, wheeled utility cart
• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required
• Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid sick days and personal leave
• Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan (with employer contributions)

Compensation: $15.15 - $17 per hour, DOE. 

Qualified Candidates Must Have:

• Ability to obtain a Level One IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card
• High School Diploma or GED
• 2 years’ Experience with cleaning school environments or similar
• Familiar with SDS
• Understanding of basic cleaning equipment operation such as Backpack Vacuum, Floor Varnisher, Microfiber Cleaning Systems. 
• Ability to work in teams
• Ability to respond to School Emergencies such as classroom spills and lunchroom spills

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!