Custodial Associate; Part-time

Le Jardin Academy is looking for Custodial Associates (Part-time). The Custodian will be assigned tasks and have a flexible schedule. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. For any questions or interest, please call the Facilities Manager at 808‑261‑0707, ext 1550. Hourly pay range: $18.00 to $20.00 per hour.

Custodial Associate (Part‑time)

Facilities Manager

Le Jardin Academy, located in Kailua, Hawai’i, is an International Baccalaureate World School offering students a world‑class education from pre‑kindergarten to twelfth grade.

The Custodial Associate plays an essential role in creating and maintaining a safe, welcoming, and healthy learning environment on Le Jardin’s campus. By performing thorough cleaning, sanitation, and basic upkeep tasks, this position supports the school’s mission of providing a world‑class International Baccalaureate education, ensuring that students, staff and visitors can focus on teaching, learning, and growth in well‑maintained facilities.

• Perform general cleaning duties, including sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and dusting operating custodial equipment.
• Clean and sanitize classrooms, restrooms, lockers, breakroom, concession, and other areas as assigned.
• Clean and sanitize high‑touch surfaces, door knobs, and light switches daily.
• Empty trash and recycling bins, ensuring proper disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness of floors, windows, and surfaces.
• Strip, wax, buff, and deep‑clean floors as scheduled.
• Wash windows, mirrors, whiteboards, and walls/sills as needed.
• Assist in the setup and cleanup of facilities for daily lunch service.
• Restock consumable supplies daily.
• Respond to reactive calls for cleaning and sanitation.
• Participate in periodic deep cleaning during school breaks or as directed by the Facilities Manager.
• Report any maintenance issues or safety concerns to the Facilities Manager.
• Follow safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment.
• Work in classrooms, gymnasiums, offices, restrooms, and outdoor spaces in courtyards and around buildings.

• Assist with event set‑ups and breakdowns for meetings and special events.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Listen and take direction well.
• Respond promptly, positively, and appropriately to requests for assistance or service by supervisors or others with professionalism and a calm demeanor.
• Work as a team member, cooperating and collaborating with others and sharing expertise for the benefit of the school.
• Perform work with a high degree of quality and competency.
• Project a positive, helpful, and professional demeanor in interactions with others.
• Possess good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Act as a role model when interacting with students.
• Always use tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain a consistent record of job completion and follow‑through.
• Work in an environment with many interruptions and multiple demands.
• Maintain regular and timely attendance; absenteeism and tardiness disrupt workflow and service.
• Observe and abide by Le Jardin Academy’s employment policies, acceptable conduct guidelines, established procedures, operational work protocols, and safety procedures.
• Speak, read, and write English fluently.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• One‑year related experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred.
• Experience working in a school setting is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment.
• Work independently and frequently without direct supervision.
• Demonstrated organizational skills.
• Ability to drive golf cart and motor vehicle.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, and use hands to manipulate, handle, grip, and feel objects, utensils, tools, or controls.
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• Frequently required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and twist.
• Frequently required to lift, push, pull, and/or carry items and objects up to 50 pounds, with a minimum of 25 pounds lifted and carried.
• Specific vision ability required: 20/20 vision (corrected or uncorrected).
• Specific hearing ability required: ability to pass a hearing test (corrected or uncorrected).

• Regular exposure to heat and cold.
• Frequent exposure to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Required to wear long pants, covered shoes, and school uniform.
• Noise level usually moderate, occasionally loud.
• Daily use of motor vehicle to the preschool facility.