Distinctive Schools Chicago , IL 60602
Posted 2 weeks ago
Position Title: Lead Custodian
Location: CICS Irving Park- 3820 N Spaulding Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
Reports To: Campus Director of Operations | Principal
Type: Regular Full Time
Salary: Starting at 45,000, commensurate with experience
Start Date: June 2024
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.
Position Description:
The Lead Custodian is responsible for properly maintaining the grounds and facilities of the school site in a safe and efficient manner. By providing proper maintenance to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe, secure, and aesthetically attractive. The Lead Custodian also performs cleaning duties to provide students, employees and the community with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop.
Lead Duties
Meet with Campus Operations regarding any larger facility project needs or concerns
Manage ticket system for building/operation requests
Manage supply organization and procurement
Act as liaison between vendor, campus and network staff
Organize and coordinator working crews if applicable
Apply established safety standards
Assign tasks/work assignments to custodian and maintenance staff
Campus Preservation/Cleaning
Keep building and premises clean, safe and neat at all times
Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris, and properly disposes of refuse
Routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops, sides, legs and underside of each
Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
Spot clean and scrub walls
Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
Clean, scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas, including walls, sinks, bowls and glass mirrors. Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
Change light bulbs
Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers
Clean and disinfect water fountains
Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
Move furniture, equipment, boxes and other items within buildings as required for various activities and as directed by supervisor
Maintain properly organized and stocked storage closets
Inform supervisors when supplies are needed
Inform supervisors of damage to facilities and/or equipment
Salt entryways, stairs and sidewalks as needed
Maintain tools and cleaning equipment
Requirements:
Education
High School Diploma
Qualifications
Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public
Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
Technology demands:
Ability to learn digital tools for managing maintenance requests (i.e. use of a ticket system)
Physical demands
Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 30% walking, and 70% standing.
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
25+ Paid holidays & 15 days PTO annually
12 weeks family paid leave
Comprehensive Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision)
403b match
Fully match up to 3%
50% match up to 5%
Professional development including tuition reimbursement
Gym and wellness discounts
And more
Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job shall also be considered part of the jobholder's responsibility.
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Distinctive Schools is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, Distinctive Schools will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact
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