(South Mountain) Part-Time Custodian

Part- Time Custodian

Location: South Mountain

Job Type: Part-Time

Salary Range: $17.50/hr.

Days: M-F (4 hours daily in the afternoon)

ABOUT US

Sun Valley Academy is a premier charter school district serving students in the Avondale and South Mountain communities. We believe in educating the whole child by focusing on academics, leadership development, community involvement, extracurricular activities, and creating a nurturing environment. As a Leader in Me School, our students began learning and implementing leadership principles in Kindergarten and continue throughout their academic career. At Sun Valley Academy, we celebrate and promote diversity and inclusion, build community partnerships, and seek sustainable practices to preserve our environment.

ABOUT YOU OUR NEW SVA TEAM MEMBER!

You are an enthusiastic team player who is looking to grow your career with an expanding organization. You are talented and love working with students, families and teachers. You enjoy making a difference in the lives of children and you thrive in a fast-paced environment! Not only are you a highly qualified, motivated, self-starter; you work well with others, you seek solutions to challenges, and you are a proven leader.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

At SVA, we offer smaller class sizes (for teacher postings), competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package, a warm and loving environment, opportunities to lead after school clubs and programs, and future growth opportunities.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Custodian will be needed for the 2022-23 school year. As a Custodian, you will maintain assigned areas of buildings and grounds in a clean, sanitary, and safe condition. You will provide custodial care for Sun Valley Academy by emptying trash, sweeping and vacuuming floors, cleaning classrooms and sanitizing bathrooms, picking up and maintaining cafeteria, multipurpose room, gymnasium, and performing other custodial-related duties.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans classrooms, cafeterias, hallways, restrooms, offices, sidewalks and all other assigned areas.
• Sweep, dust, vacuum, scrub, and maintain floors.
• Wash windows, walls, woodwork and equipment.
• Empty trash receptacles.
• Move furniture and equipment for cleaning and special events.
• Replace light bulbs.
• Do minor maintenance and repair work.
• Report safety hazards or needs for major repairs.
• Responsible for security of building and grounds.
• Work with the maintenance crew when school is not in session, if required.
• Understand and apply safety-related precautions.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, the following: hand tools, vacuum, blower, carpet machine and wet-dry vacuum.
• Move items including, but not limited to, tables, paper and gypsum.
• Contribute to the team by accomplishing additional duties as assigned.
• Utilize technology skills to effectively navigate and utilize our ticketing system for reporting and resolving maintenance requests and issues.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Require one year custodial experience.
• Demonstrate aptitude or competence in performing custodian duties.
• Lift and manipulate equipment and materials weighting up to 50 pounds.
• Operate equipment in a safe manner.
• Clean and preserve designated spaces, equipment, etc.
• Relate to public, staff and students in a positive manner.
• Valid IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents in English as well as the ability to write routine correspondence in English.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of situations/issues. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written and verbal form.

NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION

Sun Valley Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Sun Valley offers competitive salary, full medical benefits and a 401K retirement program. We are a warm, caring, supportive environment where all team members work hard to give our students the best possible academic outcomes.

BACKGROUND SCREENING PROCESS

To ensure safety for all students, all staff members may be fingerprinted. Background checks will be conducted on all school staff prior to their service as employees.

ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.