Afternoon Facilities Associate

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Plant Services full time regular Cleveland, OH, US

4 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $17.00 To $18.00 Annually

About the Position:Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an energetic Facilities Associate to work with our Campus Operations team to maintain the upkeep of our facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a hard-working, meticulous work ethic along with a positive, customer service attitude. A successful candidate will ensure that the facilities are properly functioning at all times and perform general maintenance & up-keep of multiple building sites.

This includes some exterior duties as well as interior building duties. This full-time, non-exempt, year-round position reports to the Facilities, Grounds & Events Supervisor.
As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating “Men for Others” for 130 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence. At graduation, students will be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to peace and justice.
The position pays a competitive hourly rate with excellent benefits in an outstanding work environment. Saint Ignatius has been named by North Coast 99 as one of the Top Workplaces in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Numerous personal, professional, and spiritual growth opportunities are offered. As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating Men for Others for more than 140 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Floors & Surfaces: Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, polish, and spot-clean floors, carpets, furniture, woodwork, and hallway glass display cases.
• Restrooms & Amenities: Clean and sanitize restrooms and water fountains/coolers; refill soap, paper towel, and bathroom tissue dispensers throughout the building.
• Deep Cleaning: Wash walls, halls, windows, window sills, and doors; remove writing or graffiti from walls; clear cobwebs.
• Waste Management: Empty and clean all waste receptacles and maintain neat, orderly work and storage areas.

Facilities & Event Support

• Facility Support: Set up and clean up equipment, tables & chairs, and rooms for school activities, athletic programs, and special events.
• Inventory & Supplies: Maintain accurate inventories of custodial equipment, materials, and supplies; submit requests for needed supplies as necessary.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and properly store all custodial equipment and tools.
• Record Keeping & Admin: Complete required paperwork, maintain records as requested by the supervisor, and attend meetings or in-service trainings.

Building Minor Maintenance

• Maintenance & Repair: Report damaged, broken, or loose fixtures and equipment to supervision; assist work crews and perform basic tasks as required.

Communication & Professionalism

• Interacts positively with staff, students, and parents, handling public inquiries with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive school information.
• Responds to routine questions and directives in a clear, professional manner.
• Adjust flexibly to various locations, work assignments, and supervisors' directives.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of related cleaning or custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated basic knowledge of cleaning processes and protocols.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication: Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly (both orally and in writing) with active listening skills.
• Instruction Comprehension: Ability to read and understand verbal/written instructions, warning labels, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Safety & Chemicals: Training in proper care, measurement, relabeling, and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Interpersonal & Technical: Strong organizational,…