Custodian

Crescent Academy is seeking a flexible, supportive, friendly part-time Custodian!
Schedule: 2 pm to 6 pm, Monday through Friday.

Crescent Academy is a school district that serves over 700 students in grade level PreK-9th.

Crescent Academy believes in the whole child approach which means that academy staff assists students and their families in bettering their outcomes by creating a college bound culture that expects and teaches strong character, academic achievement, and civic engagement. Students from all cultural backgrounds and all walks of life attend Crescent Academy.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team. The ideal candidate will maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for our facilities, ensuring that all areas are well-kept and presentable. This position plays a crucial role in supporting our school’s mission by promoting a healthy and inviting atmosphere for both staff and students.

Responsibilities:

Essential Duties:

•  Responsible for cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of assigned buildings, equipment, and grounds.

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize floors.

• Dust and wipe down surfaces, including desks, countertops, and windows.

• Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables.

• Restock supplies in restrooms and break rooms as needed.

• Conduct routine inspections to identify cleaning needs and report maintenance issues to management.

• Follow established safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

• Assist with setup and breakdown of meeting rooms, events, and special functions as required.

• Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good working condition.

• Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety.

• Regular and predictable attendance.

• Other duties as assigned.

Cognitive Demands:

• Have knowledge of and practice safe cleaning and maintenance practices

• Be able to perform routine cleaning and minor repairs

• Be able to occasionally supervise students

Physical Demands:

• Able to operate cleaning equipment safely

• Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds

• (when applicable, a back-belt should be worn when lifting heavy objects) 

• Stand or walk for the majority of a day

• Reach, lift, push, pull, talk or hear frequently

• Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year 

• Withstand a moderate noise level

• Withstand exposure to cleaning chemicals on a routine basis

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent

• Previous custodial or cleaning experience preferred

• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds

• Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and equipment

• Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others

To learn more about Crescent Academy, please visit our website at http://www.crescentacademycharterschool.com/.