Job Title: School Custodian

Location : Ascent Classical Academy of Northern Denver (ACAND)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Assistant Headmaster

Work Hours/Days : School days Monday-Friday (normally 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)

Desired Start Date : Immediately

Salary Range: $18-$22 per hour

Position Summary:

Are you passionate about classical education? Do you desire to join a community of learners who share your passion and want to expand awareness and understanding of the liberal arts?

Do you want to help train the minds and improve the hearts of young people through a classical, content-rich education?

We are looking for a School Custodian to help maintain the cleanliness and orderliness of our facilities. The Custodian is responsible for keeping education facilities, equipment, furnishings clean and organized. Responsibilities include ensuring the common areas, restrooms, offices, and classrooms are clean, and maintaining the cleaning equipment to ensure everything needed for cleaning the school is stocked and ready.

Located in Brighton, CO, just 3 miles from I-25, Ascent Classical of Northern Denver is a growing school of over 200 students that offers grades K-8 for the 24-25 school year with plans to expand to K-12 by adding one grade per year.

We are looking for someone with high standards of excellence, a professional demeanor, and a
can-do attitude to join our team and to help us build for the future. The ideal candidate will be a
results-driven team player with the capacity to manage multiple projects and thrive in a dynamic
environment.

Essential Functions:

• Follow existing methods and procedures for maintaining the facility to meet regulatory requirements and accountability reporting
• Abide by and adhere to all normal safety or security regulations and reports infractions
• Responsible for maintaining and certain standard of cleanliness and sanitation and associated documentation
• Perform general, routine custodial duties, to include dusting, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning restrooms, and restocking paper and soap supplies
• Perform routine maintenance of custodial equipment, supplies, and any other facilities needs. Sometimes perform this maintenance alongside a contractor or other vendor, and/or know when it is necessary to contact an outside contractor to repair or replace the equipment or item
• Working in conjunction with the Assistant Headmaster and Inventory Specialist, oversee the cleaning supply stock and making orders as necessary
• Ensure facilities equipment is working properly, reporting any malfunctions to the Assistant Headmaster
• Support the set-up and tear-down of all year-round school events at our facilities
• Empty trash receptacles, dispose of trash into compactors and/or dumpsters, and bag trash for proper disposal
• Unlock doors, ensuring doors are locked after cleaning areas
• Report needs and concerns to appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels
• Ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices

Requirements:

• Commitment to the policies, mission, and vision of Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools of Colorado
• Commitment to high moral character necessary to sustain ordered liberty and constitutional self-government
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and the ability to effectively articulate information and issues
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment, superior organization, and computer skills
• Ability to develop positive and professional relationships with team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and always maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Willingness to support the school leadership team as needed
• Eligibility to work in the United States
• After an offer is accepted, a satisfactory background check as required by state law and Colorado Department of Education

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk
• Prolonged periods of working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be able to traverse a ladder, stairs, the classroom and school building

Benefits Available: Our company offers a range of benefits to support our employees' well-being and financial stability.

• Competitive compensation
• Employer offers a percentage match to a retirement investment account
• Employee Assistance Plan that includes access to free counseling and other advisory sessions
• Paid time off, sick pay

Ascent Classical Academy Charter Schools, Inc. (ACACS) is a network of public charter schools in Colorado comprised of four campuses. The governing Board of Directors at ACACS has contracted with Minga Education Group (MEG) to provide employment services for all staff at ACACS. Through this partnership, MEG provides employment services, a personnel system for human resources, benefits, payroll services, and access to a 401(k) plan. For naming purposes, Minga Education Group is the employer.