Grounds Day Porter; AMS Glendale

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Glendale, Arizona:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR101791

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*
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* 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  
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* 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 GED
* 2 years

Experience with cleaning school environments or similar
* Familiar with SDS
* Understanding 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!### About UsAMS Schools are among the highest performing Title I schools in Arizona. We seek highly motivated and passionate staff who want to make a difference. The professionals we hire are the most intelligent and the most talented experts in their fields. By joining our team you will plan an integral part in helping at-risk students achieve great things, be a part of a genuine community, and be able to grow as professional through our employee development program.

Come help us provide our students with the best education in the best environment.