Facilities Custodian (Maintenance)

Description

Job Category: School Year or Year-Round - Hourly Employees

Classification: FTE 1.0

Job Location: Onsite

Starting Hourly: $18.20 - $25.00

Reports To: Facilities/Project Manager 

Hmong College Prep Academy’s mission is to provide the best integrated, challenging, and well-rounded educational experience to students in grades K-12. If you want to make a difference as part of a dynamic educational community, we invite you to apply to join our team at Hmong College Prep Academy where graduates will be rich in experiences, culture, knowledge and pride, and will be ready for the challenges of college and beyond. 

Position Summary

HCPA is a Title I Charter School that serves students through a school-wide plan for instruction that is focused on the needs of at-risk students. The Facilities Custodian (Maintenance) role is responsible for all aspects of the school’s facility and efficient work practice; ensuring the cleanliness, safety and security of the school building and grounds at all times 

Responsibilities 

• Maintain the building to ensure productive, proactive, and efficient work practices. 
• Represent the schools' interest, address problems and issues as needed. Participate in project teams as necessary. 
• Monitors and ensures contractor service level agreement compliance for contracts including but not limited to: landscape, janitorial, carpet, and elevators. 
• Applies knowledge of electrical repair and necessary safety precautions in performing duties such as repairing broken wires, replacing light switches and electrical outlets, and changing ballasts. 
• Sets priorities based on maintaining a safe and sanitary environment for the welfare of the students. 
• Applies knowledge of standard tools, materials, equipment, and methods of multi-trades areas in the performance of daily work assignments; cleans tools and work area upon completion of project. 
• Develops and adheres to school facility. 
• Seeks out opportunities to improve cost and effectiveness. 
• Responds to business or after hour inquiries from the school administration for emergency assistance. 
• May participate in general building upkeep such as painting and removal of graffiti from exterior and interior structures. 
• Available for after hour alarm calls and all school events 
• Responsible for seasonal duties such as winter snow removal and summer landscaping/grass cutting 
• Performs related work and other duties as needed to manage all aspects of any building projects and maintenance work  
•   All other job duties as assigned  

Accountabilities

• Supports school goals and objectives consistent with the vision, mission, and values of HCPA.
• Participates in creating a culture of excellence, teamwork and collaboration amongst the staff, teachers, students, and families; a culture that is positive, open to the views of others, and uses social skills to resolve conflicts.
• Establishes and maintains effective and cooperative relationships with students, parents, teachers, and other school staff.
• Responds appropriately and promptly to parent, student, and staff member needs.
• Maintains strict confidentiality regarding students and the educational setting.

Requirements

Required Qualifications 

• Graduation from a standard high school or possession of a GED 
• Must have a valid MN drives license 
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate all types of snow removal equipment to ensure a safe and ice free campus. 
• Must be able to safely and efficiently operate all types of lawn equipment-Lawnmowers(riding and walk behind) line trimmers, blowers and all other related equipment. 
• Familiar with floor scrubbers, carpet extractors and related janitorial equipment used on a daily basis. 
• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions when inclement weather events occur. 
• Strong leadership and the ability to develop relationships across the organization. 
• Strong interpersonal skills - the ability to work effectively with students, parents, district staff and community members from diverse backgrounds. 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. 
• Excellent organizational and time management skills; ability to multi-task. 
• Knowledge of the programs, functions, and procedures of a school setting. 
• Ability to remain calm in emergency and stressful situations. 
• Ability to exercise initiative and sound and effective judgment within established guidelines. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Previous experience in a school facility 

Work Environment/Conditions

• Duties are normally performed in a school/classroom environment; school building is a multi-level building that has an elevator and is accessible.
• Position requires extensive interaction with children of all ages.
• Possible exposure to loud and noisy locations (e.g. loud classrooms or cafeterias; children speaking or laughing loudly).
• Operate standard equipment (computer, fax machine, telephone, copier machines, etc.).
• Fast-paced environment.
• Position requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time, ability to push, reach, or bend.
• Work may require weekend and/or evening work and some travel may be required.

Facilities & Maintenance Staff

• Must be able to lift up to (xx) pounds at times.
• Must be able to access and navigate all areas of the facilities.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Able to bend, stretch, push, pull, and move as needed to reach, clean, and service machinery.
• Must be able to visually inspect machines.
• Frequently work with chemicals requiring special personal protective equipment. 

For details on the benefits program go to: https://www.hcpak12.org/Page/136 

To apply or check out other opportunities, go to https://www.hcpak12.org/careers