School Custodian

Expectations of a BVP Team Member

• Acts on the belief that 100% of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
• Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
• Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars’ in a complex world.
• Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
• Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school, network, and state policies
• Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds, structures, and cultures
• Attends mandatory professional development and family meet and greets

• Competitive salary range commensurate with experience and comprehensive medical and dental plan*
• Internal hiring to capitalize on strengths and interests
• Collaborative, team-driven culture
• Instructional coaching
• Referral bonuses
• Ongoing opportunities for professional development and access to tuition reimbursement for all employees
• All staff members receive a minimum of 9 personal days per year
• 401(k) retirement plan that is 100% vested immediately with an employer match of 5%
• Generous parental leave benefits (paid time off, extended leave available, etc.)
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care (matched)
• Longevity Bonuses
• Impact Factors (additional compensation for shared experiences and education/certification beyond what is required)
• School-aged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)
• Paid summer opportunities

* BVP has a policy not to negotiate on salaries. Allowing for negotiations undermines the economic equity we strive for as an organization. We endeavor to pay people well and appreciate our employees. Our transparent salary scale is based on the experience, competencies, and responsibilities required to thrive in this role.

This role is a shared role between BVP and the YMCA of Pawtucket. The Custodian is essential in maintaining a clean, safe, and operational environment within the school premises. This role includes a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring cleanliness, conducting maintenance duties, and adhering to health and safety standards, with specific physical demands related to lifting and carrying. For this role, 60% of the time will be directly supporting the Blackstone Valley Prep’s PrYde campus at the YMCA, and 40% of the time will be directly supporting the spaces in the Pawtucket Family YMCA.

This person will report to both an administrator at BVP and the Executive Director of the Pawtucket Family YMCA.

Compensation Range: $35,000 - $39,000

• Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks:
  Clean assigned school facilities, including classrooms, offices, restrooms, and other areas. Use brooms, mops, and floor cleaning equipment, vacuum cleaners, and clean and sanitize toilet areas, washrooms, showers, and locker rooms.
• Furniture and Equipment Arrangement:
  Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings, classroom activities, and special events. This includes setting up, breaking down, lifting, moving and storing furniture and equipment used for meetings, functions, and assemblies.
• Building Systems Regulation and Maintenance:
  Work with the facilities management team to regulate and maintain heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and make minor repairs and adjustments to heating & ventilation systems, plumbing systems, and replace light bulbs.
• Safety and Operational Response:
  Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns, and maintain a functioning educational environment. Follow all health, safety, and code compliance rules, regulations, and procedures, including components of communicable disease prevention and control plans.
• Facility Security:
  Secure facilities and grounds at Blackstone Valley Prep, including locking doors, turning off lights, and ensuring all access, egress points, and windows (as necessary) are secured at the end of…