Custodian

Company Overview

Momentum Academy is a public charter school district with four campuses in St. Louis City, serving scholars in grades PK-8. Momentum promotes academic excellence in an environment of mutual care and support that builds character, confidence, and community among each of our scholars so that they reach their full potential.

Role

Under the direction of the Maintenance Manager and Principal, the Custodian will assist and support our schools in maintaining a high level of cleanliness and orderliness in classrooms and around campus. 

Essential Responsibilities and Competencies

• Work as a team member to make our school a wonderful place. Engage with students to become one of the family.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Momentum Academy policies and procedures, state and federal laws; e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing, etc.
• Preventative maintenance/safety always and maintains awareness of proper safety precautions 
• Constantly observes the condition of school property throughout the community and immediately reports and/or initiates action to correct unsafe conditions
• Engage with students in being a steward of their environment
• Physically walks the property on a frequent basis and removes litter, and debris from the grounds
• Removes all trash transfers to the dumpster
• Transfers trash and other items left outside of dumpster into the dumpster. Pick-up and sweep area. Keeps dumpster doors closed on windy days. 
• Keep an inventory of supplies needed and alert leader when supply runs low
• Follows scope of work defined by school leaders including but not limited to:
• Washes windows, handrails, window sills, etc.
• Dust and mops floors
• Cleans bathrooms and removes trash mid-day
• Performs work area clean-up and safety related duties
• Perform minor repairs and touch-up paint
• Shoveling and salting
• Serve as a second server daily for any needs in the cafeteria or as directed
• Work collaboratively with the regional facilities and notify them in timely manner of any maintenance needs
• Performs any additional duties assigned
  

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred
  

Qualifications

• A minimum of one year of custodial experience
• Meet all physical demands of the position
• Able to take direction.
• Work quickly and efficiently
• Experience working with elementary age youth or in a school setting strongly preferred
• Ability to think outside the box and do whatever it takes to get the job done
• Willingness to accept, implements, and grow from constructive feedback
• A strong commitment and high expectations for cleanliness and organization
  

Physical Requirements

• Bend/Stoop/Squat/Kneel Perform routine cleaning pick up debris
• Climb Stairs Routine duties require access to all levels
• Push or Pull Move equipment, appliances, open and close doors, etc.
• Comfortable operating cleaning machinery
• Reach above Shoulder Perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, to place trash in dumpster
• Climb Ladders Perform routine cleaning
• Grasp/Grip/Turning Handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning
• Finger Dexterity Handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning
• Lifting/carrying (supplies, trash receptacles, ladders, etc.): Occasional need (1% to 33% of the time) 25 - 75 lbs. Frequent need (33% to 66% of the time) 1 - 25 lbs. Constant need (66% to 100% of the time)

What We Offer

• Professional Development
• Real-time feedback
• Enrollment preference for your scholar(s) to attend Momentum Academy
• Continuing Education

Benefits

• Employer paid short-term and long-term disability
• Health Benefits Options (Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance)
• Pension plans
• Extra Duty Stipend opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• PTO rollover up to 80 hours
• Merit Program (Attendance Incentives, Employee Referrals, and more)
  

Schedule

Custodians are expected to be present for core hours of 8AM to 5PM during the school year from August to May. Summer hours in June to July may differ. 

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.