Position Title: School Custodian
Location: CICS Longwood Elementary- 1309 W 95th St, Chicago, IL 60643
Reports to: School Principal
F.T.E: 1.0 | Regular Full Time
Start Date: Immediately
Distinctive Schools creates diverse, joyful, welcoming communities rooted in social justice and rigorous learning. We support all learners to be engaged, curious, and to achieve their full potential. Our students become confident advocates, creative problem-solvers, and collaborative leaders.
Position Description:
A Distinctive Schools Maintenance Staff team member is responsible for properly maintaining the grounds and facilities of the school site in a safe and efficient manner. By providing proper maintenance to ensure the exterior and interior environment is safe, secure, and aesthetically attractive. Maintenance Staff performs cleaning duties to provide students, employees and the community with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place in which to learn, play and develop. This person will:
Keep building and premises clean, safe and neat at all times
Clean, dust mop, scrub and wax resilient floors with use of appropriate equipment as needed to protect floor finish
Dry mop floors in rooms and hallways
Clean cafeteria floors of any spills and/or debris, and properly disposes of refuse. Maintenance Staff will routinely break-down cafeteria tables/benches for cleaning in between table/bench tops, sides, legs and underside of each
Clean and vacuum carpeted surfaces
Spot clean and scrub walls
Empty wastebaskets and properly disposes of refuse
Clean, scrub and disinfect bath and shower room areas, including walls, sinks, bowls and glass mirrors. Stock toilet paper and towel dispensers
Change light bulbs
Clean whiteboards, blackboards, and erasers
Clean and disinfect water fountains
Clean and disinfect chairs and desktops in classrooms and office
Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent
Must possess physical ability to perform all required work
Maintain a professional relationship with supervisors, staff, parents, students and the public
Work independently and in teams to complete job duties and assignments in a timely manner with limited supervision
Why Join the Distinctive Schools Team:
We are a collaborative team of professionals supporting each other to instill a love of learning in our students
We empower students, families and staff to contribute to our mission in a meaningful way
We make an impact in our communities by serving some of the most historically marginalized in the city
We offer a great benefits package for full time employees (Medical; Dental; Vision; PTO; 403b match, discounted gym membership, tuition reimbursement options, referral bonus)
Distinctive Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law.
Distinctive Schools is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and accelerating the work of charter schools serving kids from traditionally underserved backgrounds. The team includes passionate educators and determined leaders who innovate, trailblaze, and collaboratively lead a public education transformation, as well as ensure that each and every one of Distinctive Schools students thrives in college, career and life.