Full-Time Day Custodian at Don Soffer Aventura High School

Who We Are

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA) is one of the largest and highest ­performing education management companies in the United States, proudly serving over 82,000 students in over 150 schools in four states. Founded by Jonathan Hage in 1997, CSUSA's mission is a Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in LifeTM. CSUSA provides an academically rigorous education to students equipping them with real world readiness, prepared for college or career after graduation. With an unwavering dedication to the success of students from every background, CSUSA is closing the gaps in achievement and opportunity, keeping our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM.

Job Purpose

To join a team of people with the mission: Relentless Commitment to Student Greatness in School and in Life TM. If you love inspiring and motivating young learners and want to put students first in education, CSUSA is the right place for you. We deliver on our promise of Strong Minds, Good HeartsTM through an education model that gives every student the opportunity for success. As a Full-Time Day Custodian, you will ensure existing facilities are kept clean, safe and well maintained.

How You Will Impact Education

• Clean assigned areas:
• Interior - Hallways, Restrooms, Offices, Classrooms, Multi-purpose Room, and any other area assigned by supervisor
• Exterior -- Perimeter of school building, parking lot, playground, windows, and any other area assigned by supervisor
• Empty Trash from all trash receptacles.
• Dust FF&E, window sills, air vents and any other area assigned by supervisor.
• Clean and sterilize restroom facilities.
• Clean up bodily messes including vomit, feces, urine, and blood in accordance with training.
• Remove waste in cafeteria for breakfast and lunch.
• Assist with cleaning cafeteria tables.
• Keep cafeteria floors at an acceptable clean level.
• Sterilize all high use areas to reduce the spread of bacteria and any other harmful agents.
• Assist Head Custodian with cleaning projects or tasks.
• Assist with the creation and aide in building preventative maintenance processes and monitoring systems for extended life of facility related components.
• Travel may be required to nearby schools or warehouse/storage.
• Participate, successfully, in the training programs offered to increase the individual's skill and proficiency related to the assignments.
• Review current developments, literature and janitorial sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and maximum safety procedures.
• Perform other duties as delegated by Supervisor.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as company policies.
• Director of Projects & Facilities will assess the effectiveness annually with respect to the performance of specific responsibilities in coordination with school administration, maintenance coordinator and head custodian
• Must always carry hand-held radio while on school property if assigned by Supervisor.
• Must always stay on school property -- from beginning of work day until the end of the day, including lunch.
• Assigned a 30-minute lunch break but the time of the lunch period will be changed accordingly to the school's needs. All Custodians are required to report and assist with all emergency situations as needed.
• No Custodian is allowed to leave campus to run errands (personally or for the school) without permission from their Facilities Supervisor.

Job Requirements

• Education -- minimum high school graduate with continuing education construction or facilities related.
• Experience -- A minimum of 1 years of janitorial trade experience.
• Special Qualifications --Must possess the above knowledge, skills, and abilities (Skills and Knowledge).
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual schools working conditions.
• May be noisy during high student traffic

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.

• Travel within or outside of state.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is nonexempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.