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Lake Superior Academy

School Maintenance

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What they do

A Janitor or Cleaner provides cleaning and basic maintenance in buildings such as schools, offices, stores, hospitals or hotels. Cleans and polishes floors, removes trash, vacuums carpets, washes windows, cleans bathrooms, stocks building supplies such as light bulbs and paper towels and performs minor repairs as needed. Holds keys for rooms and building entrances and locks or unlocks them as needed.

$33,779 / year median in Michigan

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Lake Superior Academy is hiring part time School Maintenance. 10-20 hours each week. Lake Superior Academy located in Sault Ste Marie is a tuition free public school academy serving children in grades K-5th. Our vision is to help each student develop a happy heart, an eagerness to learn and a strong foundation for success. We employ instructional methods that foster creativity, exploration, and strong problem-solving skills while also ensuring accountability for student progress. We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Custodian to join our team. The ideal candidate will maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for our facilities, ensuring that all areas are well-kept and presentable. This position plays a crucial role in supporting our school's mission by promoting a healthy and inviting atmosphere for both staff and students.
Responsibilities :
Essential Duties:
Responsible for cleanliness, maintenance, and safety of assigned buildings, equipment, and grounds. Sweep, mop, vacuum, and sanitize floors. Dust and wipe down surfaces, including desks, countertops, and windows. Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables. Restock supplies in restrooms and break rooms as needed. Conduct routine inspections to identify cleaning needs and report maintenance issues to management. Follow established safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment. Assist with setup and breakdown of meeting rooms, events, and special functions as required. Maintain cleaning equipment and supplies, ensuring they are in good working condition. Adhere to all organizational policies and procedures, including those related to health and safety. Regular and predictable attendance. Other duties as assigned.
Cognitive Demands:
Have knowledge of and practice safe cleaning and maintenance practices Be able to perform routine cleaning and minor repairs Be able to occasionally supervise students
Physical Demands:
Able to operate cleaning equipment safely Occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 75 pounds (when applicable, a back-belt should be worn when lifting heavy objects) Stand or walk for the majority of a day Reach, lift, push, pull, talk or hear frequently Withstand all demands presented by outside weather conditions at any time of the year Withstand a moderate noise level Withstand exposure to cleaning chemicals on a routine basis
Qualifications :
High school diploma or equivalent Previous custodial or cleaning experience preferred Ability to work independently and manage time effectively Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills Ability to lift up to 75 pounds Comfortable working with cleaning chemicals and equipment Strong communication skills and ability to work well with others To learn more about Lake Superior Academy, please visit our website at https://lakesuperioracademy.com/ CS Partners/Partner Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation and gender identity or expression, marital status, familial status, height, weight, or any other protected status under federal, state or local laws .