Solterra Academy

Custodian and Maintenance Associate

Solterra Academy  •  $40k/yr  •  New Britain, CT (Onsite)  •  15 hours ago
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Job Description

Solterra Academy provides comprehensive special education for students aged 5 to 22 requiring intensive intervention due to severe emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning challenges. We believe in fostering a supportive and individualized environment that aids in each student’s growth and development.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented full-time Custodian and Maintenance Associate to ensure the daily cleanliness, safety, and functionality of our school facilities. This role is vital in maintaining a safe and well-kept environment for students, staff, and visitors. Reporting to the Facilities Director, you will perform cleaning tasks, routine maintenance, and support school operations.

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9:30 AM - 6:00 PM (occasional evening shifts may be required for coverage)

Hourly Rate: $20.00+

Responsibilities:

Cleaning

  • Clean offices, classrooms, and common areas, ensuring a sanitary environment.
  • Vacuum carpets daily and shampoo carpets as needed.
  • Collect and properly dispose of trash and recyclables.
  • Sanitize bathrooms daily and empty/clean refrigerators weekly.
  • Maintain and store cleaning tools and equipment.

Maintenance

  • Perform routine repairs and servicing of buildings, equipment, and fixtures.
  • Strip, wax, and buff hallways when assigned.
  • Maintain grounds, including lawn care and snow removal.
  • Install partitions, ceiling tiles, and floor coverings.
  • Assemble and install new furniture and equipment.
  • Change light bulbs and perform minor painting tasks as needed.

Building Support

  • Assist with moving and arranging furniture for events and meetings.
  • Accept and distribute deliveries.
  • Support the set-up and breakdown of stages, chairs, tables, and more.

Compliance

  • Follow Aramark Best Practices for cleaning tasks.
  • Safely handle chemicals and follow MSDS guidelines.

Benefits

  • Competitive pay with annual performance reviews
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
  • Retirement savings with employer contributions
  • Paid time off (PTO)

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required; further education preferred
  • Experience in carpentry, painting, or automotive repair is a plus

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which include drug testing based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check.

Solterra Academy

About Solterra Academy

Solterra Academy is approved as a special education facility of the State of Connecticut and Connecticut State Department of Education.

Solterra Academy is a therapeutic day program providing comprehensive special education services to students, ages 5 to 21, who require intensive intervention due to emotional, behavioral, cognitive, developmental, and/or learning problems. Disabilities served include: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Disabilities, Emotional Disturbance, Intellectual Disabilities, Multiple Disabilities, Specific Learning Disabilities, Traumatic Brain Injury and Other Health Impairments. The school is designed to provide a high level of structure and support, as well as an integrated array of services to address each child’s unique profile.

The goal of Solterra Academy is to foster independence in all aspects of the students’ development so they may be successfully transitioned back to their home school district. We believe that children can realize their potential, given an environment that is supportive, developmentally appropriate and geared to specific individual needs. We are dedicated to the development of a sense of cooperation, self-motivation, adjustment, and academic accomplishment for each child.

At Solterra Academy, family involvement and support is a priority. Counseling, parent education, and 24-hour crisis intervention services are provided.

Our many services and resources include, but are not limited to:

Individualized clinical services for each student

Individualized resource instruction in reading

Diagnostic educational evaluation

Intellectual/cognitive testing

Speech/language evaluation and therapy

Occupational/physical therapy evaluation and treatment

Vocational education, including community job shadowing

Individual transition planning

Integrated use of technology within the curriculum

School consultation and community training

Music and art programs and Extra-curricular activities

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
New Britain, Connecticut
Year Founded
2018
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