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Janitorial Specialist - Evenings

International School of DenverDenver, CO, US

30+ days ago

Job type

Full-time

Part-time

Job description

Job Details

Job Location

International School of Denver - Denver, CO

Salary Range

18.50 - $19.00 Hourly

Description

International School of Denver (ISDenver) is an independent school that teaches the curricula and fulfills the highest educational standards of the United States, China, France, and Spain to prepare its students to thrive in a diverse and competitive global society. ISDenver is a prestigious International Baccalaureate World School offering immersion bilingual international education from PreK-12, and is accredited by the Association of Colorado Independent Schools (ACIS) and participating governments. To learn more about ISDenver, please visit our website.

Staff and Faculty members are the cornerstone of our school. In addition to driving the school's operations, they must also embody the school's values and believe in the school's mission :

ISDenver Values : Diversity, Integrity, Compassion, Responsibility, Perseverance

ISDenver Mission : Our inclusive, globally minded community develops highly motivated and academically successful bilingual learners who are inter-culturally adept and make positive contributions in a complex world.

Position Summary : The evening custodian / janitor is an integral part of keeping our campus functioning at an optimal level. The person ensures that facilities are kept clean and sanitary on a nightly basis so that campus is ready for staff and students the following work day. They may also be called upon to do extra cleaning for events / etc. Outside their normal evening hours.

Duties & Responsibilities :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that people of color and people who do not identify as cisgender men are less likely to apply to jobs unless their experience specifically matches the qualifications. At ISDenver we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the candidate we are looking for!

General duties :

Maintain school cleanliness and sanitariness to ensure full and productive use of facilities
Ensure all activities conform to school guidelines
Adhere to all school health and safety policies
Communicate effectively with all members of the school community
Support the value of education
Appropriately operate all equipment and machinery as necessary
Support the philosophy and vision of ISDenver

Specific Responsibility Examples :

Clean floors nightly

Disinfect hard surfaces, drinking fountains, etc.

Empty trash and recycling receptacles in the appropriate locations

Clean entry glass on doors

Clean outside window sills on doors

Wipe down desks / stack chairs

Shampoo rugs as necessary

Perform deep cleans as necessary

Ability to work overtime when emergencies arise in order to prevent disruption of the school

Assist maintenance when necessary

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, & Personal Characteristics we are looking for :

We are looking for people who support our mission and values and want to join us in creating a nurturing, supportive, and caring environment for our students. We take great pride in how much our students love to be at our school and with our staff; a true desire to create an environment where our students are known and cared for is imperative for any candidate. Being kind, compassionate, and open-minded and having a team-first mentality are characteristics integral for anyone joining our community.

Deadline- and detail-oriented in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Able to prioritize and complete tasks in a timely fashion

A positive and collaborative team player

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, scanners, and copiers

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to exercise sound judgment

Fluent in English and other languages(s), preferred

Minimum Qualifications :

Education / Experience :

High School Diploma or Equivalent

1-2 years experience in janitorial operations

English proficiency with excellent verbal and written communication skills

Level B2 required, C1+ preferred (based on Common European Framework of References for Languages) or equivalent certification such as TOEFL or IETLS.

Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias.

Eagerness to engage with co-curricular, extra-curricular, school community, and PTO activities that promote the school's programs and reputation

Lived experience in multicultural settings, including international work experience, and an appreciation and respect for all cultures

Collaborative, team-oriented, globally- and open-minded, innovative, and compassionate

Professionalism, punctuality, reliability, and an ability to exercise sound judgment and analytical and problem solving skills

Technological and computer competency (Google Suite, database management, etc.)

Physical Demands / Environmental Conditions :

Regularly lift and / or move up to 10 pounds

Occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds or more

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may occasionally be required to bend, stoop, crawl or kneel, climb ladders, and balance. Work may be indoors and outdoors, year-round. Work may involve dust, fumes and odors.

Location and Schedule : Full-time expected work hours are M-F, 6pm-11pm with part time position some variant within these hours. This job does not have remote work flexibility.

Benefits (please see ISDenver benefits summary information here. Benefits eligibility is dependent of your FTE) :

Generous Time Off :

Paid leave for all full-time staff : Thanksgiving break (3 days), winter break (2 weeks), 4th of july week (1 week)

Faculty : summer break (~ 2 months), October, February, and April breaks (1 week each), 6 days FTO (prorated for part-time positions)

Year Round Administrative staff : FTO accrued starting first day of work, 20 days FTO / year as base FTO

FTO encompasses most time off such as sick, personal, and vacation time

Cigna Medical, Dental and Vision insurance with significant school contribution to Medical and Dental

Employer-paid Life, Long- and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, and AD&D

Supplemental insurance available through Colonial

Employer contribution to 401k regardless of employee participation

Partial tuition remission and discounted co-curricular clubs for children enrolled at ISDenver

Discounted summer and break camps for children of full-time staff (ISDenver enrollment not required)

J-1 visa sponsorship

Relocation allowance

Free daily lunch

Professional Development opportunities

Staff appreciation and cultural celebration events

and more!

Interviews : Candidates selected for interviews will be contacted directly. Interviews may be conducted in person, by telephone or via video conferencing. Only applicants to be invited for an interview will be contacted; no phone calls or emails, please. ISDenver does not consider nor save information sent for non-posted positions.

Notes :

Job descriptions are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.

All employees are required to undergo, at minimum, a Colorado Department of Human Services required background check prior to employment. Certain positions may require more extensive background checks.

Racism, misogyny, classism, ableism, homophobia, and transphobia do not represent the values of ISDenver and will not be tolerated.

ISDenver celebrates diversity and values the strengths that come with having a diverse community. People of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, and people from other historically marginalized communities are strongly encouraged to apply. ISDenver is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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