Grounds Day Porter; AMS Glendale

Position: Grounds Day Porter (AMS Glendale) 85301
We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

Academies of Math and Science Grounds Day Porter Start: ASAP

Location:

4540 West Glendale Avenue Glendale, AZ 85301

Position Summary We are looking for an exceptional day porter person to perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings including plumbing, painting, landscaping, and repairs.

Responsibilities:

Maintain the general appearance of the exterior grounds of the campus by following daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules

Sweeping, raking, and blowing sidewalks, parking lot, and common areas to keep free of rocks, debris, and trash

Empties exterior trash cans and picks up exterior trash

Assures exterior play areas and equipment are safe Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve appearance and growth

Sprays lawn areas with herbicides to control undesirable weeds as directed

Maintains all landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and demonstrates proficiency of use (pole saws, weed eaters, backpack blowers, etc.)Power washes sidewalks, exterior of building, and fencing to keep clean and free from debris and graffiti

Exterior and interior paint touch up as necessary to keep the grounds looking in excellent condition

Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems, ensuring grass areas are getting proper watering

Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment

Driveline support, including setting up and maintaining safety cones and signs

Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment

Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration

Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up)
Assists in building security, locking and unlocking of doors and gates

Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes

Notifies Office Manager of the need to order materials/supplies,Notifies Head of Operations/Facilities Manager the need for any major repairs, or additions to building operating systems

Assist with cleaning and maintaining building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages and lobby/receptionist areas as necessary

Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required

Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits:

Competitive salaries

Paid sick days and personal leave

Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision insurance
401k retirement plan (with 4% employer match)
Compensation: $15.00 - $18 per hour, DOE.Qualified Candidates Must Have:

High School Diploma or GED2 years

Experience with cleaning school environments or similar

Familiar with SDSUnderstanding of basic cleaning equipment operation such as Backpack Vacuum, Floor Varnisher, Microfiber Cleaning Systems.

Ability to work in teams

Ability to respond to School Emergencies such as classroom spills and lunchroom spills.

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!
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