Academies of Math and Science
Grounds Day Porter
Start: ASAP
Location: ­­­­­­­­­­­­­ ­4540 West Glendale Avenue
Glendale, AZ 85301

We are looking for an exceptional day porter person to perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings including plumbing, painting, landscaping, and repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general appearance of the exterior grounds of the campus by following daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules

• Sweeping, raking, and blowing sidewalks, parking lot, and common areas to keep free of rocks, debris, and trash

• Empties exterior trash cans and picks up exterior trash

• Assures exterior play areas and equipment are safe

• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve appearance and growth

• Sprays lawn areas with herbicides to control undesirable weeds as directed

• Maintains all landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and demonstrates proficiency of use (pole saws, weed eaters, backpack blowers, etc.)

• Power washes sidewalks, exterior of building, and fencing to keep clean and free from debris and graffiti

• Exterior and interior paint touch up as necessary to keep the grounds looking in excellent condition

• Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems, ensuring grass areas are getting proper watering

• Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment

• Driveline support, including setting up and maintaining safety cones and signs

• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment

• Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration

• Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up)

• Assists in building security, locking and unlocking of doors and gates

• Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes

• Notifies Office Manager of the need to order materials/supplies,

• Notifies Head of Operations/Facilities Manager the need for any major repairs, or additions to building operating systems

• Assist with cleaning and maintaining building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses’ rooms, stages and lobby/receptionist areas as necessary

• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required

• Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salaries

• Paid sick days and personal leave

• Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision insurance

• 401k retirement plan (with 4% employer match)

Compensation: $15.00 - $18 per hour, DOE.

Qualified Candidates Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED

• 2 years Experience with cleaning school environments or similar

• Familiar with SDS

• Understanding of basic cleaning equipment operation such as Backpack Vacuum, Floor Varnisher, Microfiber Cleaning Systems.

• Ability to work in teams

• Ability to respond to School Emergencies such as classroom spills and lunchroom spills.