Custodian - IDEA Lakeland

Overview

Custodian – IDEA Lakeland (Immediate Opening) at IDEA Public Schools. Custodians maintain an enhanced learning environment that exemplifies IDEA’s commitment to excellence through a clean, safe, high‑quality facility.

• Hourly rate ranging between $15.00 for 0 years of experience and $17.25.
• Performance bonus based on team performance and goal attainment.

• Paid Family Leave: up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on tenure and caregiver designation.
• Tuition Reimbursement: up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year.
• Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face‑to‑face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work‑life services at no cost.
• Dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, generous vacation time, referral bonuses and professional development.
• Relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

• Provide a clean and healthy environment that guarantees an enhanced learning environment.
• Achieve a proficient rating on the Facilities Rubric and Facilities Audit.
• Execute assigned work orders, assuring 90% of campus projects are completed within 48 hours.
• Complete all daily cleaning responsibilities, paying special attention to details.
• Work with Facilities Manager to identify facilities needs for capital expenditures (Cap Ex) planning.
• Complete Safe Schools training by deadline.
• Use all personal protective equipment (PPE) 100% of the time.
• All chemicals on‑hand locked.
• Act immediately to report any unsafe situation on the campus.
• Minimize consumption of all materials.
• Keep an accurate inventory log sheet.
• Order supplies from Facilities Manager within campus guidelines.
• Properly use and maintain heavy equipment.
• Zero unexcused absences.
• Consistent punctuality.
• Demonstrate the Team Player attitude with the ability to work longer hours as needed to meet the mission goal.
• Follow work schedule to assure efficiency.
• Prioritize and make use of good judgment.
• Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change.
• Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them.
• Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly.
• Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes.
• Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high‑growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change.
• Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization.
• Works through silos and forges strong cross‑departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes.
• We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

• Ability to understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures.
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques and building and grounds maintenance.
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment.
• Ability to properly handle cleaning supplies.

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi‑state network of tuition‑free, Pre‑K‑12 public charter schools. IDEA serves over 80,000 college‑bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Louisiana, Florida, Ohio, and is on‑track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

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