Department: Centennial School
Category: Maintenance
Job Family: Trades

Summary:

Performs building maintenance and custodial services at Centennial School.

Accountabilities:

Performs building maintenance and repair services.

• Performs minor repair and maintenance as authorized by the Director.
• Paints interior of building as required.
• Performs minor plumbing repairs.
• Removes extraneous dirt/markings from interior and exterior vertical/horizontal surfaces (walls, doors, floors).
• Advises the Director and Business Manager on matters relating to mechanical equipment and/or building maintenance.
• Responds to immediate safety and/or operational concerns (e.g. facility damage, ill students, alarms) for the purpose of taking appropriate action to resolve immediate safety issues and maintaining a functioning educational environment.

Performs custodial services.

• Cleans and disinfects work areas using cleaning chemicals according to established safety procedures.
• Removes trash.
• Vacuums and mops floors.
• Cleans bathrooms and refills supplies (hand soap, toilet paper, and paper towel dispensers).
• Maintains and monitors inventory of custodial supplies and equipment (e.g., cleaning solutions, paper products, restroom supplies, vacuums, mops, etc).
• Performs major summer cleaning including removing classroom and office furniture and preparing the floors for waxing.
• Assure safety during inclement weather to including shoveling of steps, salting entrances, and providing slip protection on wet floors.
• Spot clean all classrooms, offices, and hallways.

Building security

• Lock and unlock building doors as instructed by the Director.
• Secures school building and activates alarm system to ensure proper building security at all times.
• Initiates designated pull-station for monthly fire drills.
• Periodically inspects, or otherwise maintains awareness of, facility and equipment to detect and prevent injuries or damage.
• Prepares facility for daily operations (e.g. disarming security systems, minor repairs, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring school facilities are operational and safe for occupancy.
• Report any needed major repairs or safety concerns to the Director.

Repairs equipment

• Performs minor repairs on equipment including but not limited to vacuum cleaners, washing machine, clothes dryer, kitchen stoves, etc.

Coordinate recycling program

• Maintains recycling containers in designated areas.
• Works with student assistant.
• Takes recycling items to the recycling center.
• Takes items to be shredded to the recycling center.

Performs other tasks as needed

• Runs errands using school van.
• Occasionally transports students in school vans.
• Performs related duties as assigned.
• Perfoms all duties as outlined in The Centennial School Handbook and Lehigh University Non-exempt Staff Guide.
• Maintains inventory and request cleaning supplies and materials needed to accomplish assigned tasks.
• Serves as a liaison with the Property Manager / Property Owner to ensure that needed repairs and improvements are completed as authorized by the Director.
• Delivers various items (e.g. supplies, packages, furniture, etc.) for the purpose of distributing materials to the appropriate parties (as assigned).
• Follow all safety standards and training guidelines throughout the performance of duties.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED is required
• 1-3 years of related work expereince is required

Special Considerations:

• Periods of High Volume/Workload or Overtime as needed
• Occasional Travel local travel for recycling; hardware store; Lehigh campus
• This position is 60% effort working 22.5 hours per week.  The shift is 6:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Monday through Friday
• There is no severance associated with this position

FTE: 60%
Grade and Hiring Minimum: $17,700
Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary adjustments for internal candidates comply with University policy. For more information contact Human Resources.
Required Documents Message: Cover Letter, Resume