Who are we?
Springfield Prep Charter School is a K-8 public charter school in Springfield, Massachusetts that prepares all students for high school, college, and life. We are driven by the belief that all children deserve a world-class education and that they can and will achieve when provided with high expectations, rigorous curriculum, and a joyful school culture.
Job Description
The Part-Time Evening Custodian ensures the upkeep, cleanliness, and safety of school buildings/grounds for students, staff, and community members by cleaning all assigned classrooms, bathrooms, offices and hallways each night and ensuring that all materials are restocked daily.
This a part-time position. We are looking for someone who can work from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
Key Responsibilities
- Clean building floors by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them.
- Gather and empty trash.
- Service, clean, and supply restrooms.
- Clean and polish fixtures.
- Clean windows and mirrors using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees.
- Dust furniture, walls, window sills, and vents.
- Make adjustments and minor repairs to heating, cooling, ventilating, plumbing, and electrical systems.
- Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications.
- Steam-clean or shampoo carpets as needed or as directed by supervisor.
- Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors as needed or as directed by supervisor.
- Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors and fixtures.
- Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as ensuring doors are locked at all times and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created.
- Move heavy furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks.
- Notify managers concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems.
- Report safety, sanitary, and fire hazards immediately to supervisor.
- Remove snow from sidewalks and paths to dumpsters using snow blowers and snow shovels, and spread salt to ensure safety on sidewalks in cold weather.
- Request supplies and equipment needed for cleaning and maintenance duties on time.
- Clean up spills (including bodily fluids) safely and appropriately.
- Maintain indoor and outdoor lighting.
- Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, and chairs to prepare facilities for events such as concerts and meetings.
- Interact thoughtfully and courteously with students, staff, and parents and professionally resolve conflict.
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 1 year of experience performing janitorial duties
- Experience in a school setting is highly preferred
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, and strong interpersonal skills with students, parents, colleagues, and community members
Compensation
- Hourly pay for this position starts at $18.18 per hour
Schedule
- Members of the facilities team work year-round to ensure that the building is in excellent condition.
- The facilities team has two additional full weeks of vacation in April and over the Winter holidays.
- All other days that the building is open (including other school breaks, weather cancellations, etc.), facilities team members are expected to report to work.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
As an equal opportunity employer, Springfield Preparatory Charter School provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, military service, disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by federal or state law.