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| Department: | Facilities |
| Location: | Marietta, GA |
Position Title: Custodian
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Employment Status: Full-Time 12-month Employee
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
POSITION DESCRIPTION
The Walker School recognizes that an inviting environment promotes educational attainment, and School Custodians play a vital role in creating one. We are looking for a dynamic, friendly, and detail-oriented person to join our custodial team. This position is responsible for performing custodial duties, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties in order to ensure that the Walker School is maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. All work is accomplished in the context of the mission, values, and core values of the Walker School.
QUALIFYING CHARACTERISTICS
The ideal candidate should be available to work Monday-Friday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM with the flexibility to work overtime.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Cleaning
Sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, washing windows, scrubbing tables and desktops, emptying trash cans, and sanitizing washrooms. School Custodians do whatever tasks are needed to keep the facility looking good and functioning properly. Besides aesthetics, their efforts contribute to keeping pests away and reducing the spread of germs.
Grounds upkeep
School Custodians often are charged with raising the U.S. flag each morning. Other duties outside the building may include mowing grass, trimming bushes, weeding, removing debris from playgrounds and parking areas, setting up traffic cones and directing carline.
Maintenance
When a light bulb needs to be changed, a window unstuck, a soap dispenser filled, a ceiling tile replaced, or a coat of paint added, School Custodians take the lead. Depending on their level of knowledge, they also may perform services on pipes, heaters, air conditioners, and wiring. When third-party repair people are called in, School Custodians may guide them to the proper place or explain the problem.
Safety
School Custodians keep a lookout for potential problems, such as cracked sidewalks or faulty chairs. They abide by institutional and governmental guidelines regarding procedures and safety measures, such as keeping cleaning products away from children. School Custodians also are part of the administration’s eyes and ears and can play a large part in spotting tensions among students and curbing vandalism. If they are the first to arrive in the morning or the last to leave at night, School Custodians may be in charge of unlocking and locking doors.
Assisting staff
Teachers and administrators may ask School Custodians to perform tasks such as moving furniture, fixing broken lockers, unloading deliveries and handling an unexpected spill.
CORE QUALIFICATIONS
SCHOOL DESCRIPTION
The Walker School is a leader among independent schools in the metro Atlanta area and has long been recognized for its first-rate academic program, close relationships between students and faculty, and abundant opportunities for students to engage in meaningful experiences both in and out of the classroom. Walker enrolls students from Pre-K3 through Grade 12 and is open to all faiths. Our commitment to diversity provides a welcoming and safe atmosphere for students to discover who they are and to successfully navigate an ever-changing world. The Walker School is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. The best candidates will be able to demonstrate a proven commitment to working in diverse, multicultural settings.
SALARY and BENEFITS
The Walker School’s salary and benefits are competitive and include medical, vision, and dental insurance, tuition remission, and a retirement plan through TIAA-CREF.
Interested applicants must complete the online application on the Careers Page at www.thewalkerschool.org/about/careers.
