Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
job training
flexible schedule
Job Description
Uplift Education is a prominent network of public charter schools that is dedicated to empowering students and communities through high-quality education. The organization is committed to creating and sustaining public schools of excellence where every student has the opportunity to achieve their highest potential. Uplift Education is known for its strong emphasis on college readiness, a lifelong love of learning, achievement, and service that prepare students to positively impact their world. With a focus on nurturing intellectual growth and personal development, Uplift Education stands out in the educational landscape as a leader in fostering student success and innovation within the public school system.
The campus operations role at Uplift Ascend Preparatory is a vital position that focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment for students, school personnel, and visitors. This position falls under the Campus Operations category, specializing in Custodial services, ensuring that school facilities uphold high standards of cleanliness and functionality. The candidate will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine custodial and light maintenance tasks to ensure the campus buildings, grounds, and equipment remain in excellent condition. This role involves duties such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, and setting up the cafeteria dining areas. The position also requires attention to detail for deep cleaning jobs, including window washing, power washing, floor maintenance, and high-level cleaning activities requiring ladders or lifting equipment. Additionally, candidates will engage in non-routine maintenance tasks such as painting, light repairs, inventory management, and responding to emergencies promptly.
Uplift Ascend Preparatory values candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining clear communication with campus administration and central office management. The role requires some technical aptitude, including the use of computers, smartphones, and computerized custodial equipment. Physical demands are significant, involving extended periods of standing and walking, frequent lifting, exposure to various weather conditions, and working in different environmental settings. Previous experience in janitorial services or building maintenance is preferred, and the candidate should either have a high school diploma or GED equivalent or two years of relevant experience. This position does not require bilingual skills but demands an ability to communicate effectively in English.
The role supports Uplift Education's mission by ensuring that students and staff are provided with an attractive and comfortable educational environment that inspires learning and achievement daily. Working in this position means contributing directly to the operational excellence that enables the school to function smoothly and maintain its commitment to educational quality and student welfare. This job is essential to sustaining the positive atmosphere and operational integrity that make Uplift campuses excellent places for education and community engagement.
The campus operations role at Uplift Ascend Preparatory is a vital position that focuses on maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment for students, school personnel, and visitors. This position falls under the Campus Operations category, specializing in Custodial services, ensuring that school facilities uphold high standards of cleanliness and functionality. The candidate will be responsible for performing routine and non-routine custodial and light maintenance tasks to ensure the campus buildings, grounds, and equipment remain in excellent condition. This role involves duties such as sweeping, mopping, cleaning restrooms, removing trash, and setting up the cafeteria dining areas. The position also requires attention to detail for deep cleaning jobs, including window washing, power washing, floor maintenance, and high-level cleaning activities requiring ladders or lifting equipment. Additionally, candidates will engage in non-routine maintenance tasks such as painting, light repairs, inventory management, and responding to emergencies promptly.
Uplift Ascend Preparatory values candidates who are proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently while maintaining clear communication with campus administration and central office management. The role requires some technical aptitude, including the use of computers, smartphones, and computerized custodial equipment. Physical demands are significant, involving extended periods of standing and walking, frequent lifting, exposure to various weather conditions, and working in different environmental settings. Previous experience in janitorial services or building maintenance is preferred, and the candidate should either have a high school diploma or GED equivalent or two years of relevant experience. This position does not require bilingual skills but demands an ability to communicate effectively in English.
The role supports Uplift Education's mission by ensuring that students and staff are provided with an attractive and comfortable educational environment that inspires learning and achievement daily. Working in this position means contributing directly to the operational excellence that enables the school to function smoothly and maintain its commitment to educational quality and student welfare. This job is essential to sustaining the positive atmosphere and operational integrity that make Uplift campuses excellent places for education and community engagement.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Minimum 2 years experience in janitorial service or building maintenance
- Ability to read and understand English
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks including lifting up to 50 pounds
- Ability to use custodial and basic office equipment
- Ability to work in various environmental conditions including extreme weather
- Ability to operate smartphone and basic computer software
- Willingness to respond to emergency situations
- Ability to communicate effectively
- No bilingual skills required
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED equivalent or minimum 2 years experience in the janitorial service industry or 2 years experience in building maintenance
- Experience working in a school environment preferred but not required
- Experience with quality control checks
- Ability to read analyze and interpret common technical instructions
- Ability to respond to and resolve common complaints
- Ability to effectively present information to campus and central office management
- Ability to read write speak and understand English effectively
- Ability to learn and use computer software to view work orders
- Ability to use basic office equipment
- Ability to learn to operate a burglar alarm
- Ability to use a smartphone to send and receive photos and text messages
- Ability to use standard custodial equipment computerized displays and controls
- Ability to use a computer to complete video or teleconference training
Job Duties
- Performs routine nightly cleaning including sweeping, mopping, wiping down furniture and cleaning restrooms
- Removes trash and waste and places it into a dumpster or trash compactor
- Maintains campus buildings, facilities, grounds and equipment by performing regular cleaning and maintenance
- Assist with cafeteria dining area set up, including arranging tables and chairs for morning use
- Routinely performs light maintenance tasks such as unclogging a toilet or drain, fixing restroom partitions, fixing furniture or performing maintenance on janitorial equipment
- Performs non-routine cleaning such as cleaning waste receptacles, washing windows interior and exterior, pressure washing and other cleaning of the building exterior, dusting furniture, cleaning vents fans walls and ceilings, deep cleaning tile grout carpet LVT VCT and other flooring, performing deep cleaning duties requiring the use of a ladder or other lifting equipment
- Performs non-routine maintenance such as performing stripping and waxing operations, moving furniture in preparation for stripping and waxing or other reasons, painting classrooms hallways offices and atriums, changing light bulbs, cleaning bodily fluids and disinfecting surfaces, notifying school administration of needed major repairs or equipment failure, maintaining organization and cleanliness of storage supply and maintenance areas, maintaining inventory and ordering supplies as needed, responding to emergency situations to confine resolve or prevent hazardous conditions, reporting emergencies to the Operations Director, performing additional duties as assigned
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Experience
No experience required
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