Full Time Custodian

Description:

The person who will assume the position of custodian is accepting a very important role in the functioning of our school. The custodian will perform tasks in maintenance, cleaning, and care of our school while providing a safe and clean environment for our students and staff.

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to: Custodian Manager

Direct Reports: This is a non-supervisory position.

Compensation:

This is a full-time, 12-month position.  The hourly rate is $15-$19/hour depending on experience.

Essential Functions:

• Ensures all assigned tasks per daily schedule are completed with quality and in an efficient manner which may include the following activities
• Washes walls
• Vacuums carpets
• Clean and polishes windows
• Dusts surfaces as needed
• Light painting as needed
• Light maintenance as needed
• Sweeps, mops, and waxes floors
• Cleans bathrooms and polishes all metal surfaces
• Ensures all paper products dispensers are kept supplied
• Reports any vandalism or broken items immediately to supervisor
• Empties trash in all classroom and offices
• Cleans human fluids as needed per set safety standards
• Cleans showers, auditorium and gymnasiums as assigned
• Sets up and tears down equipment for events as directed
• Assists with grounds keeping and or maintenance as assigned
• Snow removal
• Meets all Essential Job Functions requirements as outlined under custodian and maintenance
• Others duties as assigned.

Additionally:

• Be present and engage in Pinnacle functions and organizations to build strong relationships with students, parents, peers, and the community
• Maintain and deepen current professional learning on an ongoing basis
• Regular and timely attendance
• Perform other duties as assigned

General Abilities, Knowledge, Qualifications, and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of basic custodian functions
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Ability to collaborate and communicate while appreciating the diverse background of students, parents, peers, and the community
• Ability to recognize the importance of safety in the workplace, follow safety rules, practice safe work habits, utilize appropriate safety equipment and report unsafe conditions to the appropriate administrator
• Demonstrated commitment to mission and vision of the school
• Creative and flexible in time of change
• Demonstrated success as an innovator of creative solutions at work
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including restorative justice practices
• Growth-oriented approach; always looking for ways to improve professionally
• Professional appearance, attitude, and demeanor

Working Conditions:

Exposure/Noise Level: Outdoor and indoor school environment with moderate to high noise level and exposure to weather elements

Mental Functions: Analyze, collaborate, communicate, compare, compilation of data, compute, coordinate, copy, evaluate, interpersonal skills, present, report, synthesize

Physical Activities: Outdoor and indoor environment including computer interface. Bend, reach, sit, stand, stoop, talk, walk, and person-to-person interaction with students, parents, peers, and community members.

Weight and Force Demands: Heavy physical activity (lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 pounds)

Other: May be required to work outside of normal working hours and travel for work related functions.

Note: In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, during the 2021-2022 school year, school staff are critical employees and are expected to perform work on campus as required.

Why work for Pinnacle?

As a member of the Pinnacle PACK, you will have the opportunity to be influential every day and make an impact in the lives of our students and our larger community! Our team and school community are diverse and we embrace that diversity as an encouraging, friendly, open, and supportive team and school. We invest in our team members by providing a balanced, growth-oriented, and supportive work environment, while helping you achieve your career goals within and beyond Pinnacle. Additionally, we offer a robust, comprehensive benefits package to full time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance and AD&D plans (100% employer paid for the employee)!
• Participation in the Colorado Public Schools Retirement System PERA (click HERE to learn more)!
• PERA 401K, 403B, and Roth IRA retirement options!
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) to include Healthcare and Dependent Care!
• Voluntary life insurance for employees and dependents!
• Short and Long Term Disability!
• AFLAC add-ons to include accident, critical illness, and hospital plans!
• Employee Assistance Program with up to four free counseling sessions!

If you want to be part of a caring, supportive community and make a difference as part of the Pinnacle PACK, apply now!

About Pinnacle:

Pinnacle Charter School has served the community for more than 20 years. Authorized by the Colorado Charter School Institute, the Pinnacle is a Title I K-12 school supporting more than 2,000 students in achieving excellence in all aspects of their lives. The K-8 building is located at 1001 West 84th Avenue, Federal Heights, CO. The high school is located at 8412 Huron Street, Thornton, CO.  For more information visit https://www.pinnaclecharterschool.org/.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Pinnacle Charter School is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to a drug free work environment. We participate in E-Verify as part of our onboarding process.