Custodian - IDEA Henry (Immediate Opening)

About the Role

Custodians are responsible for providing an enhanced learning environment that exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through a clean, safe, high-quality facility.

Compensation

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $16.76 for 0 years of experience and $20.20. This role is also eligible for a performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children.
• Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 per year, subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions per year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, and professional development.
• Relocation allowance may be offered to defray moving costs, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provide a clean and healthy environment that guarantees an enhanced learning environment.
• Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit.
• Execute assigned work orders, ensuring 90% of campus projects are completed within 48 hours.
• Complete all daily cleaning responsibilities with attention to detail.
• Work with the Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures (CapEx) planning.
• Operate in a safe manner, including completing SafeSchools training, using personal protective equipment (PPE) 100% of the time, and properly handling chemicals.
• Manage custodial supplies and equipment efficiently to meet campus cost and kWh usage allocations.
• Demonstrate reliability through attendance, punctuality, and flexibility.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

Skills

• Commitment to IDEA’s mission and being an agent of change.
• Demonstrated effective outcomes and accountability.
• Propensity for action and willingness to learn from mistakes.
• Ability to work with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Comfort in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment with ambiguity and change.
• Receptiveness to feedback and strong cross-departmental relationship-building skills.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, and Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college. When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family, working alongside members who set and reach ambitious goals to make college for all a reality.