Custodian

Job purpose

Under the direction of the School Operations Manager or Director of Operations, the Custodian will assist and support our schools in maintaining a high level of cleanliness and orderliness in classrooms and around campus.

Responsibilities

• Work as a team member to make our school a wonderful place.
• Engage with students to become one of the family.
• Conduct all business in accordance with Open Sky policies and procedures, state, and federal laws (e.g., OSHA, ADA, Fair Housing).
• Maintain preventative maintenance and safety awareness at all times; observe the condition of school property and immediately report or correct unsafe conditions.
• Engage students in being stewards of their environment.
• Physically walk the property frequently to remove litter and debris from the grounds.
• Remove all trash and transfer to the dumpster; pick up and sweep the area; keep dumpster doors closed on windy days.
• Keep an inventory of supplies and alert leadership when supplies run low.
• Perform lawncare and grounds upkeep during spring, summer, and fall seasons.
• Perform snow removal including plowing and preventative salting when necessary.
• Follow scope of work defined by school leaders, including but not limited to:
  • Wash windows, handrails, windowsills, etc.
  • Dust and mop floors.
  • Clean bathrooms and remove trash mid‑day.
  • Perform work area clean‑up and safety‑related duties.
  • Perform minor repairs and touch‑up paint.
• Serve as a second server daily for any needs in the cafeteria or as directed.
• Work collaboratively with regional facilities and notify them in a timely manner of any maintenance needs.
• Live and act as a biblical role model and HOPE Christian Schools representative for scholars, team members, and the community.
• Agree to comply with the Code of Conduct and Statement of Faith.
• Agree to engage in the faith life of scholars in collaboration with other team members.
• Perform any additional duties assigned by the School Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of one year of custodial experience.
• Commitment to HOPE’s mission.
• Ability to meet all physical demands of the position.
• Able to take direction and work quickly and efficiently.
• Experience working with elementary‑age youth or in a school setting strongly preferred.
• Ability to think creatively and do whatever it takes to get the job done.
• Willingness to accept, implement, and grow from constructive feedback.
• Strong commitment and high expectations for cleanliness and organization.

Physical requirements

• Bend / stoop / squat / kneel – perform routine cleaning, pick up debris.
• Climb stairs – routine duties require access to all levels.
• Push or pull – move equipment, appliances, open and close doors.
• Comfortable operating cleaning machinery.
• Reach above shoulder – perform routine maintenance/repairs, stock and remove equipment, place trash in dumpster.
• Climb ladders – perform routine cleaning.
• Grasp / grip / turning – handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning.
• Finger dexterity – handle tools and equipment, perform routine cleaning.
• Lifting / carrying (supplies, trash receptacles, ladders, etc.):
  • Occasional need (1%–33% of the time): 25–75 lbs.
  • Frequent need (33%–66% of the time): 1–25 lbs.
  • Constant need (66%–100% of the time): up to 1 lb.

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.