Facilities Maintenance/Custodial Staff

Job Description - Facility Maintenance/Custodial Staff

Department: Facilities

Reports to: Facilities Manager

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Job Description: Assists with custodial and repair & maintenance of buildings, equipment, grounds and athletic fields to help advance the mission and vision of Lighthouse Christian School.

Qualifications:

• Born-again Christian and credible Christian role model whose godly lifestyle and character demonstrate obedience to God and the Holy Scriptures.
• Active member of an evangelical Trinitarian church
• Strong work ethic, dependable, and the ability to work efficiently with a service-oriented attitude
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior work experience related to the essential duties of a custodial/maintenance worker

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work as part of a team with a positive attitude.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to trouble-shoot issues or challenges.
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and efficiently complete all tasks assigned.
• Ability to anticipate potential needs and provide creative, imaginative solutions.

Duties

• Perform custodial services on restrooms, classrooms, meeting areas, and other common areas
• Perform routine maintenance work on equipment, facilities, and grounds
• Ensure the facilities and grounds are clean, operational, and in safe condition
• Tear down and set up rooms (chairs, tables, etc.)
• Ensure security of the buildings and grounds
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the supervisor
• Operate related motorized and non-motorized equipment.
• Personality conducive to positive work interactions with students, staff, administrators, parents, donors, and other patrons
• Attends weekly devotions, in-service meetings, planning/departmental meetings and professional development as required.

Work Requirements

• Full-time, non-exempt, year-round position.
• Hourly wage and benefits as outlined in the at-will employment letter
• Significant physical abilities include lifting fifty (50) pounds, carrying, pushing, balancing, stooping, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing conversations and other sounds (potential hazards), visual acuity, and depth perception.
• Facilities work is completed both indoors and outdoors.
• Consistent and proper use of necessary PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
• Regular and dependable attendance a must

Benefits

• The Lighthouse Board of Directors annually reviews employee salary schedules and benefits to provide an overall competitive compensation package including medical, dental, 401k with match after one year of service, wellness reimbursement, paid time off, as well as complimentary lunch on school days.
• Full-time employees can also earn a 50% tuition discount for enrolled students or their choice of additional retirement contribution, education reimbursement or student loan reimbursement.