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Description

OVERVIEW

As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve. 

We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community. We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.  

Dayspring Academy is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment. 

Position: Fulltime

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Additional Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays 

RESPONSIBILITES

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

School Safety Guard

• Must have current ARGUS certification through the Pasco Sheriff's office. 
• School Safety Guards will be:
  • Responsible for:
    • providing security to campuses, 
    • conducting necessary drills,
    • responding to emergency situations and taking appropriate action in accordance with established guidelines, 
    • assisting school administration and law enforcement with threat assessments.
  • Will conduct campus walkthroughs and safety checks.
  • Will be a uniformed school employee located at their assigned campus location.
  • Will have access to a firearm on campus.
  • Will have no authority to arrest. 
  • Will not work with student discipline nor have any law enforcement authority. 
• Each school safety guard must undergo a background screening, a psychological exam, annual drug and alcohol screening, and pass the rigorous specialized school safety guard training through the Pasco County Sheriff's office. 
• Will be required to attend regular training, per school guidelines, and re-qualify annually with the Pasco County Sheriff's office.

Maintenance

Duties of this position include but are not limited to:

• Perform routine daily custodial duties and complete daily maintenance work orders as scheduled.
• Routinely inspect building grounds and advise supervisor of any issues or make corrections.
• Assist in maintaining equipment in good working condition.
• Furniture assembly, and other minor building repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Paint or touch up of all common areas as needed.
• Ensure all safety precautions and procedures are followed while performing duties.
• Utilize all equipment in a proper, safe and effective manner.
• Be available for emergency cleanup of spills, bathroom overflows, cleaning of learner related accidents.
• Garbage removal from meal area, playground area and around entire campus.
• Maintain records and other maintenance reports as directed by supervisor.
• Meet regularly with direct supervisor to review the status of entire building(s).
• Maintain positive working relationships with school staff.
• Perform all responsibilities while demonstrating outstanding customer service skills. 

REPORTS TO

Facilities Manager, Director of Operations, and Campus Principal

Requirements

• All employees must be fingerprinted and pass a background screening process by the Clearinghouse.   
• Must pass a background screening, a psych evaluation, an annual drug and alcohol screening, and random drug screens.
• Must pass and maintain annual ARGUS training and certification through the Pasco Sheriff's office
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Concealed Weapons Permit.
• High School Diploma or High School Diploma Equivalent (GED).
• Ability to maintain, fix, and build what is needed for the school campus.
• Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting heavy items (up to 40 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking for extended periods of time
• Must be able to work occasional nights and weekends if required. 
• Must have a valid driver license with a clean driving record.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.
• Must have effective written and verbal communication skills. and innovative classrooms who have used discipline, structure, appropriate incentive