Facilities Janitor​/Custodian

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Emerald Academy (EA) is a free, independently-operated, K‑8 college preparatory school. Emerald Academy is Knoxville’s first public charter school and opened its doors in July 2015 to its first class of kindergartners and first graders. At full enrollment, the school will educate approximately 550 scholars. We are developing in our scholars the skills, habits, and values for them to graduate from high school, enroll in college, and succeed in life.

Specifically, we aim to have all of our scholars reading on or above grade level by third grade, to have all of our scholars complete Algebra I in eighth grade, and to have our school rated among the top five percent of Tennessee public schools by our tenth year of operation. The faculty and staff at Emerald Academy are critical to the achievement of these goals, and each member of the staff carries responsibilities that help achieve these goals.

JOB TITLE: Facilities Janitor/Custodian

REPORTS TO: Operations Manager / Head Custodian

The Facilities Custodian manages all daily activities involving the cleanliness of the building while minimizing interference with the school’s program time.

• Perform all duties with a minimum of interference with the school program time of learning activities.
• Responsible for all duties assigned by the Operations Manager and Head Custodian.
• Daily cleaning of the dining area.
• Daily cleaning of the restrooms.
• Removal of garbage from the building.
• Thorough cleaning of garbage cans daily using disinfectant cleaning solutions.
• Maintain the effective economics of operations by preventing unnecessary or careless use of supplies, water, electricity, and fuel.
• Know the location of shut‑off switches and valves for all utilities.
• Report and remove hazards or dangerous conditions that may result in accidents or fire.
• Adhere to the Custodial Standards Guidelines.
• Attend all meetings called by the Operations Manager and Head Custodian.
• Report major mechanical, structural, electrical, or plumbing repairs to the Head Custodian or Operations Manager in a timely fashion.
• Report student discipline issues to the Operations Manager.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Present oneself in proper appearance when interacting publicly with students, employees, and parents—neat, clean, and properly groomed.
• Earn the respect of students, teachers, and staff by setting a good example of proper behavior.
• Take direction from supervisors in both written and oral form.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally with assistance.

• Entry level

• Part‑time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Education Administration Programs