Day Porter

Position:
Day Porter

Location:

Lower/Middle School (LMS) and Upper School (US)

Reports To:

Chief of Staff/Designee Status:
Full-Time

Schedule: School hours. Hiring Manager will review specific arrival and departure times.

Compensation: Our pay scale ranges from $47,626 (HS, 1 year experience) -$69,998 (MA, 8 or more years experience), depending on education level and years of experience.

Codman Academy Charter Public School seeks a dependable, proactive, and detail-oriented Day Porter to support the daily cleanliness, safety, maintenance, and overall appearance of the Lower/Middle School (LMS) and Upper School (US) campuses.

The Day Porter is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, welcoming, and functional school facilities throughout the instructional day. Unlike evening custodial services, the Day Porter provides continuous attention to the buildings and grounds while students and staff are present and responds promptly to cleaning, maintenance, safety, and facility needs as they arise.

The position also includes daily responsibility for the care and routine maintenance of Codman Academy's outdoor environmental spaces, including the school's microforest and nine rain gardens.

Daily Building Operations – LMS and US

The Day Porter will:

Conduct an opening walkthrough of both LMS and US to identify cleanliness, maintenance, safety, or facility concerns.

Maintain cleanliness and appearance of hallways, stairwells, entrances, lobbies, common areas, offices, classrooms, and other shared spaces throughout the school day.

Continuously monitor high-traffic areas and address cleaning needs as they arise.

Sweep, mop, vacuum, spot-clean, and remove debris as necessary.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, including door handles, railings, counters, and other common surfaces.

Respond promptly to spills, accidents, bodily fluids, and other immediate cleaning needs using appropriate safety procedures and personal protective equipment.

Empty trash and recycling receptacles throughout the day and replace liners as needed.

Ensure trash and recycling are transported to the appropriate collection areas.

Maintain entrances and exterior walkways so they are free of litter, debris, and other hazards.

Assist with receiving, moving, and distributing deliveries, supplies, furniture, and equipment when requested.

Set up and break down spaces for school meetings, student activities, assemblies, special events, and other programs.

Perform minor maintenance tasks that can be safely completed without a licensed tradesperson.

Identify and immediately report maintenance concerns involving plumbing, electrical systems, HVAC, doors, windows, locks, lighting, leaks, pest activity, or other building systems.

Monitor both campuses throughout the day and communicate emerging facility needs to the appropriate administrator.

Support emergency facility needs as directed.

Restrooms must receive particular attention throughout the school day. The Day Porter will:

Inspect all student and staff restrooms on a regular schedule throughout the day.

Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, counters, mirrors, floors, and other restroom surfaces as needed.

Restock toilet paper, paper towels, soap, sanitary products, and other restroom supplies.

Empty trash and sanitary receptacles.

Address odors, spills, graffiti, vandalism, or other concerns promptly.

Check toilets, faucets, sinks, dispensers, and other fixtures for proper operation.

Immediately report leaks, clogged fixtures, broken equipment, or other plumbing concerns.

Maintain a restroom inspection/check log if required by the school.

The Day Porter will assist in maintaining clean and…