Custodian

Job Description - Custodian

Title of the Position:  Custodian

Organization:  Detroit Cristo Rey High School  

Department:    Maintenance

Reports to:  Director of Operations

Type:  Part-Time/12 Month  Hourly/Non-Exempt

Shift: Monday-Friday 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Location:  Detroit, MI

About Detroit Cristo Rey 

Located in the heart of Mexican Town in Southwest Detroit, Detroit Cristo Rey High School (DCRHS) is a diverse learning community that educates young people of limited economic means to become men and women of faith, purpose, and service. Our rigorous and personalized Catholic college preparatory curriculum, combined with a corporate work-study experience, sets our students up for success in college and beyond. DCRHS is part of the Cristo Rey Network, consisting of over 40 schools nationally, which has been delivering a proven educational model for over 25 years. 

At DCRHS, faculty and staff play an essential role in building relationships that are foundational to student success. We pride ourselves on a 100% college acceptance rate since our first graduating class in 2012, with the aspiration that all our students will graduate from high school and college, becoming future leaders in various sectors of society.

Position Overview  

The custodian will be responsible for cleaning the building, removing debris, and keeping all areas of the school neat and tidy. General tasks include: vacuuming and buffing floors, shampooing carpets, emptying trash receptacles, and replacing the lining of trash cans. Candidate should possess knowledge of, or willingness to learn, proper cleaning techniques, and must be able to take direction but also show initiative, work with little supervision or instruction, understand what needs to be done without constant follow-up, use good time management skills, have good interpersonal skills, and demonstrate respect for Christian values, other employees, students, parents, and leadership. 

Key Areas of Responsibility

• General

  • Manage inventory of cleaning and maintenance items 

  • Maintain janitor office and closets in a clean, organized, and safe manner

• Janitorial 

  • Clean and sanitize floors and baseboards by sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, or vacuuming them 

  • Steam-clean or shampoo carpets

  • Strip, seal, finish, and polish floors

  • Follow procedures for the use of chemical cleaners and power equipment, in order to prevent damage to floors or fixtures

  • Service, clean, and supply restrooms 

  • Trash removal from classrooms, administrative offices, and outside receptacles 

  • Clean and polish furniture and fixtures

  • Clean windows, glass partitions, and mirrors, using soapy water or other cleaners, sponges, and squeegees

  • Mix water and detergents or acids in containers to prepare cleaning solutions, according to specifications

  • Monitor building security and safety by performing such tasks as locking doors after operating hours and checking electrical appliance use to ensure that hazards are not created

  • Move furniture, equipment, and supplies, either manually or by using hand trucks

  • Set up, arrange, and remove decorations, tables, chairs, ladders, etc. to prepare facilities for events such as banquets and meetings

  • Clear debris from grounds

  • Remove snow from sidewalks, driveways, and parking areas, using snow blowers and snow shovels, and spread snow-melting chemicals

  • General cleaning, dusting, and vacuuming (cleaning spills, unexpected messes, etc)

  • Identify and report possible repairs.

  • Other routine maintenance duties as assigned

• Communication

  • Notify manager concerning the need for major repairs or additions to building operating systems

  • Notify manager of need for supplies and equipment for cleaning duties

• Requirements

  • High school diploma or GED

  • Positive attitude

  • Six months or more related experience - basic knowledge of cleaning products 

  • Annual Asbestos Training/Certification

  • Ability to follow oral and written instructions and to prioritize multiple tasks

  • Ability to work effectively with a team and independently as needed to support the group effort

  • Sensitivity to the ethnic, racial, and religious backgrounds of the student body

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills 

  • Effectively communicate with students, parents, school staff, and others in a calm and respectful manner at all times

This description outlines the key roles and responsibilities of the Custodian  at Detroit Cristo Rey High School.