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Custodial & Maintenance Manager
DAYSTAR ACADEMY Chicago, IL

Custodial & Maintenance Manager

DAYSTAR ACADEMY
Chicago, IL
  • Medical , Paid Time Off , Retirement
  • Full-Time
Job Description
Daystar Academy, an IB continuum school in the city of Chicago, serves students in primary, middle school and high school.

Why Daystar Academy?
  • Compelling Mission: Empower students to positively impact the world through a faith-based, culturally-engaged, globally-minded education.
  • World Class Location: Based in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago near the bustling Loop city center and world-renowned institutions such as the Art Institute, Field Museum and Shedd Aquarium.
  • Legacy of Excellence: Teach at a school with a reputation for academic excellence, spiritual dedication, and commitment to diversity.
  • Vibrant, Diverse Community: Engage with a supportive community of parents, staff, and students who represent and embrace all the diversity Chicago has to offer.
  • Supportive Environment: Benefit from a dedicated staff, care for your well-being, and professional development opportunities.
Title: Custodial & Maintenance Manager (Full time, year-round position)
Reports to: Director of Operations
Work Days/Hours: 40 hours a week
Education Required: High school diploma or GED equivalent
Experience Required: Minimum of one (1) years of custodial work experience, ability and willingness to perform the work, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Hourly rate: $20/hr
Benefits: Health insurance, 401k matching and paid time off

Job Summary:

Under supervision of the Director of Operations, performs extensive cleaning and professional custodial duties in the maintenance of the interior and exterior of Daystar Academy, and performs related duties as required.

All Staff Responsibilities:
  • Provide a safe school environment, indoors and out, per directives regarding building operations (keys, fobs, alarm codes),
  • Fulfill essential job functions based on ones specific job description; and during times of school drills or emergencies, assist others as able.
  • Be on time, appropriately dressed and ready for work at assigned days/times.
  • Adhere to all of the requirements outlined in the Staff Handbook.
  • Build a sense of trust in the school by fostering a respectful, cordial, and professional relationship with staff and students.
  • Respect all school procedures and organizational structure.
  • Commitment to Daystars Statement of Faith:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ADeTkaXa8HzHq5Ctgjm53cUJD7GP1EmS/view and working at a Christian school.

Essential Job Functions Relative to Role as Custodial Worker:
  • Cleans, sweeps, mops and scrubs floors inside and outside of classrooms, offices, stairways, corridors, and lobbies nightly.
  • Vacuums and semi-annual shampoos all carpeted areas with vacuum equipment.
  • Cleans and disinfects lavatory areas including sinks, showers, urinals and toilets using appropriate disinfectants and chemical solutions.
  • Refills toilet paper, hand soap and paper towel dispensers in lavatories, classrooms and common rooms.
  • Cleans, dusts, and polishes all types of surfaces and furniture, classrooms, offices, and all other areas of the school building.
  • Empties waste baskets and other refuse containers to dispose of trash.
  • Lifts and moves furniture, office equipment and draperies for cleaning and/or relocation.
  • Places boxes and equipment in storage areas.
  • Shovels snow and spreads salt either manually or with snow removal equipment.
  • Cleans and stores equipment and supplies after each use.
  • Removes litter and debris from building doors and property grounds. Keeps gangway on northside of the building clear for emergency exits.
  • Outdoor-spring mulching of planting beds, weed and trim plant materials
  • Removes graffiti markings from walls and other surfaces.
  • Sets up tables and chairs in Gathering Place (school auditorium) weekly for chapel and other events as needed.
  • Cleans windows monthly.
  • Acts as the liaison for pest control by greeting and meeting technician and keeps a schedule.
  • Manages fire extinguishers, annual fire tests, fire pump station test and fire drills under the direction of the Director of Operations
  • Works with other vendors for building needs; such as electrician and HVAC professionals.
  • Manage and work with on-site maintenance help.
  • Fix minor repairs or replacements as needed.
  • Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds,and stairs.
  • Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move 50 pounds regularly.
  • Reports on supply usage at intervals determined by the Director of Operations, and identifies and requests in a timely manner from appropriate school personnel the necessary custodial supplies in order to perform duties.
  • Complete other duties as assigned by the Head of School or Head of School's Delegate.

Address

DAYSTAR ACADEMY

Chicago, IL
60605 USA

Industry

Real Estate

Posted date

20 days ago

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