Evening Custodian

Evening Custodian - Facilities

Porter-Gaud School is an Episcopal, independent, coeducational day school with 1,650 students in preschool through 12th grade. The Facilities Department has openings for the position of Evening Custodian, to start immediately.

This position reports directly to the Assistant Plant Manager and works closely with other Facilities employees. This is a 12-month, full-time non-exempt position with benefits including health insurance, paid leave, school-provided lunch, and availability of 403(b) retirement plan.

The Evening Custodian is responsible for performing cleaning duties to maintain the physical spaces of the School to include: offices, classrooms, gymnasiums and the cafeteria. Other duties may include supporting special events by assisting with table and chair setups, erecting tents, and clean-up of the area following the event.

Flexibility is essential. This position will/may be required to work when the School is closed which may include holidays, weekends and extended hours in summer. Availability to attend events at any/all of the three Porter-Gaud/O'Quinn campuses, during both regular and off work hours is required.

Specific Duties include:

• Performs custodial tasks to include: sweeping, dusting, mopping and vacuuming carpets and floors.
• Cleans and stocks restrooms.
• Collects trash and recycling for proper disposal.
• Compliance with all applicable safety regulations.
• Compliance with all department rules, as specified in the Employee Handbook.
• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Plant Manager, Plant Manager and/or Director of Facilities.

Required skills:

• Must be able to follow directions.
• Must be able to work independently and in a team environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Experience with floor care/cleaning equipment (preferred).

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 2+ years experience in custodial/housekeeping field.
• Valid SC Driver's license and acceptable MVR.
• High School Diploma preferred, but not required.

Physical requirements:

- Frequently lifting 5-10 pounds, occasionally lifting 25 pounds.- Continuously demands vision, hearing, fine motor skills, and speaking. Frequently sitting, standing, walking and carrying. Occasionally bending, lifting, crouching and climbing.- Work is performed mostly indoors with occasional outdoor work with exposure to heat, humidity, and cold.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

All Facilities employees must display a continuous commitment to developing the attitudes, knowledge, and skills (intercultural competence) to engage in appropriate and effective communication with school constituents from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We desire candidates who will contribute to the school's efforts to continue creating a more inclusive and equitable community where all individuals can develop a sense of belonging.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to increasing the racial, ethnic, and religious diversity of our faculty and staff. The School welcomes applicants who would bring additional dimensions to the School's teaching mission. In accordance with law, Porter-Gaud School is an equal opportunity employer and hires without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

Porter-Gaud School is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of our students. We hold our employees to the highest possible standards. All employees are subject to extensive background check screenings and must sign our code of conduct. We strive to monitor employees while interacting with students. We take any inappropriate interactions between students and employees seriously and are committed to mandatory reporting standards as required by law. We will fully cooperate with authorities in any allegation or case of abuse.