Head of Custodial/Maintenance

• Position Type:
    Custodial/Maintenance/Custodian
  
  
• Date Posted:
    8/28/2025
  
  
• Location:
    Elevate Academy North
  
    

Reports to: Administration or Designee

Summary: Maintains all facilities for Elevate Academy

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Clean and sanitize restrooms/bathrooms using established practices and procedures.

• Clean, dust, and wipe furniture; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors; empty/clean wastebaskets and trash containers; refill restroom dispensers.

• Assist with the setup of facilities for meetings, classrooms, conferences, events, etc.

• Clean hard surface floors with provided equipment, and shampoo carpets.

• Use and maintain assigned power equipment and hand tools, buffers, auto scrubbers, extractors, high pressure washers, high speed buffers and vacuums, brooms, mops, and squeegees for the cleaning and general maintenance of floors, walls, carpets, furniture, etc.

• May use ladders when required in work assignments.

• Lock and unlock assigned buildings, secure buildings when facilities are not in use, check for unlocked doors and windows, turn off lights and report any unauthorized occupants .

• Follow instructions regarding the use of chemicals and supplies. Use as directed and maintain and keep record of all safety data sheets.

• Perform cleaning and related activities such as removing snow or debris from sidewalks and stairs in areas within sixteen feet of buildings using hand-operated tools or small power equipment.

• Move furniture, equipment, supplies, and tools on an incidental basis.

• Wash accessible interior and exterior windows. Clean blinds. Launder cleaning rags and dust mops.

• Keep record of Fire Drills

• Manage compliance with annual safety and building inspectors, including state inspections and local inspections for fire suppression hoods.

• Support the maintenance of grounds including weed control, watering, sprinkler repair, and relationships with outside lawn care providers.

• Evaluate all maintenance employees.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

May occasionally supervise students.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Have essential physical and mental capabilities in the following: Interpersonal skills, memory, attention to detail, follow directions, comprehension, calculating, reading, writing, speaking, evaluating, mathematics, organizing, and innovation. Attend emergencies when necessary. Attend safety meetings and other related meetings. Take classes as required in cleaning methods and techniques, new products, First Aid, CPR, and working relationships. Handle recycling materials. Assist in the instruction and supervision of student help. Manage inventory control and security. Safely operate all vehicles and other job-related equipment. Support and enforce all policies.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE: 

High school diploma or general education degree (GED). Previous experience preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and comprehend instructions, correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence and routine reports. Ability to present information and respond to questions from administrators, teachers, students, parents, and secretaries. Ability to communicate using correct grammar. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written form.  Prefer that applicant is proficient in English and Spanish. 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers and common fractions.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written and/or oral instructions.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

Ability to operate personal and mainframe computers and related software. Ability to develop effective working relationships with students, staff, and the school community. Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Ability to perform duties with awareness of all related corporation policies and state requirements.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to lift and pull or push articles up to 50 pounds. He/she is constantly working to meet deadlines with severe time restraints.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is acceptable to this environment. The noise level can vary depending upon the daily activity but will still remain within the acceptable noise level range. He/she is frequently exposed to infection (germs, bacteria, viruses). The employee continuously interacts with the public, staff, and students. The employee must frequently meet multiple demands from several people. The work environment includes inside and outside areas. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.