Custodian: Uplift Ascend Preparatory

Uplift Education is a renowned network of public charter schools committed to creating and sustaining public schools of excellence. Their mission centers on empowering each student to reach their highest potential in college and the global marketplace by inspiring a life-long love of learning, achievement, and service. Uplift Education strives to positively change the world through dedicated educational efforts that focus on student empowerment and comprehensive academic growth. Situated in the heart of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, Uplift Ascend Preparatory offers an innovative and supportive learning environment targeting student success. The institution continuously dedicates itself to fostering an attractive and safe educational setting for students, school personnel, and the public alike.

The role being offered is a Campus Operations position within the Custodial services at Uplift Ascend Preparatory, located at zip code 76140. This position is pivotal in ensuring the campus maintains an environmentally safe, attractive, comfortable, and clean atmosphere conducive to learning and school activities. The Campus Operations Custodial role involves performing daily custodial tasks with the highest standards, contributing to the school's mission by supporting a clean and efficient environment. Responsibilities extend beyond routine cleaning to include minor maintenance work, setup for events, and emergency response management. This position requires a hands-on approach to preserving the upkeep of the school's facilities, grounds, and equipment, playing a critical supportive role in the overall functionality of the school.

Custodians at Uplift Education are entrusted with tasks such as cleaning classrooms, hallways, restrooms, cafeteria areas, and performing outdoor maintenance including litter removal and pressure washing. They also undertake light handyman duties such as painting, changing light bulbs, and furniture movement. This role requires vigilance in safety and security, reporting any hazards or maintenance needs promptly to the school administration. The custodian collaborates with contractors on non-routine maintenance and summer refresh tasks and is a key player in the school's efforts to maintain a sanitary and well-organized environment.

Applicants can expect an energetic work environment involving both indoor and outdoor activities, requiring physical stamina to handle duties such as lifting up to 50 pounds and enduring variable weather conditions. The role also embraces technology as custodians must operate janitorial machinery, communicate effectively via smartphones, and engage with computerized systems for training and work order management. Uplift Education values inclusiveness and equal opportunity, encouraging applications from a diverse pool of candidates who share a commitment to educational excellence and vibrant community engagement. This role offers a meaningful career in campus operations with the chance to contribute tangibly to the educational journey of many future leaders.