NYOS Charter School

Job Title: Day Porter-Opener

Reports To: Lead Custodian

Pay Grade: AX1

Calendar: SF230

About NYOS

At NYOS Charter School, we educate the whole student. We foster a collegial PreK-12 program that challenges each learner with rigorous academics, innovative strategies and expectations for civic engagement.

Primary Role:

This position supports Grades PK-12. Day porters will work in close contact with students and staff. 

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Follow routine cleaning a cleaning schedule that will include: cleaning of floors, wastebaskets, windows, furniture, equipment, and restrooms
• Keep school building and grounds, including sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, and play areas, neat and clean
• Respond to calls for clean up of spills, bodily fluids, and more
• Comply with local laws and procedures for storage and disposal of trash
• Assist in maintaining an inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment and request additional supplies as needed
• Assist with room set ups, including arranging tables and chairs
• Perform preventive maintenance to ensure the comfort, health, and safety of students and staff
• Report building repair needs to custodial supervisor
• Move furniture or equipment within building as directed by custodial supervisor
• Assist in setting up facilities for special events
• Assist with opening and closing building each school day
• Follow established procedures for locking, checking, and safeguarding facilities
• Inspect machines and equipment for safety and efficiency
• Operate tools and equipment according to established safety procedures
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties, including lifting, climbing, etc
• Correct unsafe conditions in work area and report any conditions that are not correctable to supervisor immediately
• Report to work in a timely manner according to assigned schedule
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or other administrator that are consistent with the general requirements and qualifications for the position

Professional Requirements:

• Maintain professional interactions with staff, parents, community and visitors
• Demonstrate the ability to remain calm and withstand pressures
• Demonstrate flexibility to change in routine and adapt quickly to changing situations
• Demonstrates respect, courteous to peers and visitors and assist fellow workers willingly
• Work with frequent interruptions
• Work around machinery with moving parts
• Work on slippery surfaces

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Experience working with children and adults.
• Custodial/ Janitorial or maintenance experience preferred
• Valid driver's license preferre
• Ability to operate cleaning equipment and lift heavy equipment
• Ability to read and understand instructions for cleaning, maintenance, and safety procedures
• Knowledge of minor repair techniques 
• Lifting (45 pounds and over)

 Shift:

This role will work Monday through Friday

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation for this role is set at an hourly rate ranging between $15.50 for 0 years of experience up to $22.94. An additional $1 per hour will be paid for the second shift

We also provide a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Short and Long-term disability
• Participation in the Texas Teachers Retirement System
• 403b and 457 investment plans
• Health Savings Accounts
• 9.5 days Paid Time Off
• Discounted Health Club Membership
• A culture of continuous learning with opportunities for professional development

Essential Functions:

Regular and Reliable Attendance.

Physical abilities include but are not limited to physical strength and agility required to operate cleaning, waxing and other equipment, to safely lift and carry furniture, cleaning equipment and bags of trash, and to repeatedly bend, stoop and twist. Ability to climb stairs and ladders. Ability to carry up to 50 pounds; Working conditions include standing and/or walking for long periods of time and potential exposure to body fluids. Ability to work well under pressure, and with minimal supervision. Positions may require the ability to work irregular hours or to rotate shifts.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Fingerprinting and background checks are mandatory for all applicants. 

NYOS Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, or disability, in hiring or providing education or access to benefits of educational services, activities, and programs. The Executive Director has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Title IX. The Director of Special Services has been designated to coordinate compliance with the nondiscrimination requirements of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Both can be reached at 12301 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX 78753, 512-583-6967.