Facility Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

About Us :

Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Schools (www.freedomprep.org) is a network of PreK-12 free public charter schools serving students in Memphis, TN, and Birmingham, AL. Our mission is to prepare all students in grades PreK-12 to excel in college and in life. Since our founding in 2009, we have grown from a class of 96 sixth grade students to now serving over 1950 students across multiple campuses. In 2024, we expanded into Birmingham, AL, starting with grades K-1, with plans to grow to a K-5 campus.

At Freedom Prep, we are committed to transforming education for students across the South, ensuring they have access to high-quality educational opportunities that empower them to thrive. Over the past 15 years, our students have consistently exceeded both local and state averages in math and have surpassed local benchmarks in English Language Arts on state assessments. Our mission is guided by three core beliefs : every child deserves the right to a high-quality public education, character development is essential to student success, and exposure to diverse opportunities builds the confidence and skills needed to excel in college and in life.

At Freedom Prep, we cultivate a structured, academically rigorous environment that fosters excellence in core subjects, promotes advanced academic skills, and encourages students to embody the core values of Respect, Responsibility, Integrity, Excellence, and Community.

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Lead Custodian is responsible for maintaining our schools' and network offices' overall cleanliness and functionality. This position reports directly to the campus-based Managing Director and Head of School. The right candidate understands that their ownership over the appearance of our buildings is paramount as excellence is the expectation at Freedom Prep.

General facility responsibilities are bulleted below.

Daily Exterior Cleanliness

Daily Interior Janitorial Needs

Ongoing Facility Maintenance

Ongoing Facility Resource Oversight

Ongoing School Activities – Facility NeedsCyclical Special Events – Facility NeedsCyclical Facility Inspectional Readiness

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains professional and transparent work calendar

Maintains and adjusts daily work schedule aligned to school priorities and facility needs

Conducts daily, time-stamped facility walk-throughs to ensure facility integrity

Ensures the exterior is ready for the school community each day

Ensures all interior items (plumbing, lights, HVAC) are in working order each day

Coordinates with maintenance specialists to solve problems quickly and efficiently

Supports school-based delivery and storage of large items (i.e., furniture)

Assembles and repairs school furniture itemsCompletes small facility repairs as needed, including light carpentry and painting

Organizes tables, chairs, and other supplies for school special events

Supports extra-curricular activities that require specific facility needs

Supports evening events based on facility needs

Adapts schedule to ensure the school is ready for the next day after evening events

Responds to emergency cleaning needs as they arise

Maintains healthy, safe, inviting learning and working environment for the school community

Ensures the facility is ready for all cyclical building inspections (fire, health, etc.)

Maintains inventory of all major facility items (i.e., furniture, non-academic resources)

Maintains log of all major facility compliance needs with the support of the Director of Operations (DOO)or Hiring Manager

Responds to facility needs given weather conditions

Communicates proactively with others; responds immediately to real-time facility needs

Participates in regular facilities team meetings

Attends to other needs as requested by the DOO and Head of School or Hiring Manager

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a variety of custodial equipment.

Standing and walking for extended periods of time.

Clarity of vision at varying distances to perform custodial duties.

Verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to effectively communicate in an articulate manner.

Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling object(s) weighing up to 75 pounds.

Occasional bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.

Climbing ladders and working from varying heights as necessary.

HAZARDS

Working with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery.

Possible contact with blood borne pathogens and / or bodily fluids.

Abide by all state and federal mandates in reporting sexual or physical abuse and neglect.

Other duties as assigned aligned with the scope of the position according to the Hiring Manager / Supervisor

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

GED or High School DiplomaReliable transportation

Must be able to lift and carry at least 25 lbs

Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills

Past success at being a “jack of all trades” capable of doing everything from power washing to minor electrical work, minor plumbing work, minor sheetrock repairs, and painting

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Associate’s degree or certified in HVAC, plumbing and / or electrical

Knowledge of common hazards and necessary safety precautions in a school setting

Knowledge of local, state, and national building codesKnowledge of local and state mechanical and electrical codes

Ability to read and interpret instructions, diagrams, sketches, blueprints, and manufacturers’ manuals

We are excited that you are inspired or called to learn more about our mission, values, and potential opportunities. We’d encourage you to explore a few additional resources about us, the recent investment for what’s possible, and why you should consider our community as a place for you to become a part of. We are one of the few networks that centers the whole person and their needs to thrive and support themselves and their families in the South.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION : At Freedom Prep, we prioritize transparency in everything we do. We believe that open communication fosters trust and collaboration. As part of this commitment, we make our salary scales available online for you to view, ensuring clarity and fairness in our compensation practices. You can view our compensation scales on our website. Please click HERE   to be redirected.

Check out some of the unique and rare benefits here, including but not limited to :

• Paying higher, scaffolded teacher salaries from Year 1 to retirement stage
• Zero dollar monthly premium options, including holistic options such as chiropractic or acupuncture care (TN ONLY)
• Focus on staff well-being and collective care through our Adult Social-Emotional Learning
• Support in obtaining licensure

OUR COMMITMENT : Freedom Preparatory Academy is actively seeking to build an experienced team of educators. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national or ethnic origin. We are an equal opportunity employer.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.