Job Details

We're excited to provide the best education in the best environment to our students!

Academies of Math and Science
Day Porter
Start: ASAP
Location: 10555 West Buckeye RD
Tolleson, AZ 85353

Position Summary

We are looking for an exceptional day porter person to perform a variety of general maintenance and custodial duties in and around school buildings including plumbing, painting, landscaping, and repairs.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain the general appearance of the exterior grounds of the campus by following daily, weekly, monthly, and annual maintenance schedules
• Sweeping, raking, and blowing sidewalks, parking lot, and common areas to keep free of rocks, debris, and trash
• Empties exterior trash cans and picks up exterior trash
• Assures exterior play areas and equipment are safe
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve appearance and growth
• Sprays lawn areas with herbicides to control undesirable weeds as directed
• Maintains all landscape equipment and tools in good working condition and demonstrates proficiency of use (pole saws, weed eaters, backpack blowers, etc.)
• Power washes sidewalks, exterior of building, and fencing to keep clean and free from debris and graffiti
• Exterior and interior paint touch up as necessary to keep the grounds looking in excellent condition
• Maintains and makes minor repairs to irrigation systems, ensuring grass areas are getting proper watering
• Rakes rock areas to maintain uniform spreading, especially around playground equipment
• Driveline support, including setting up and maintaining safety cones and signs
• Comply with chemical handling laws and safety regulations as required; maintain a safe working environment
• Answer questions and interact professionally with school administration
• Performs the necessary room set-ups for scheduled meetings and events (including daily cafeteria set-up)
• Assists in building security, locking and unlocking of doors and gates
• Assist with routine maintenance tasks such as light bulb and filter changes
• Notifies Office Manager of the need to order materials/supplies,
• Notifies Head of Operations/Facilities Manager the need for any major repairs, or additions to building operating systems
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining building facilities including classrooms, break rooms, conference rooms, teacher work rooms, library/media rooms, gymnasiums, lunchrooms, nurses' rooms, stages and lobby/receptionist areas as necessary
• Knowledge of HAZMAT regulations and Safety Data Sheets required
• Other duties as assigned

Employee Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Paid sick days and personal leave
• Fully paid employee benefits including medical, dental, short/long term disability, and life insurance; optional low-cost vision insurance
• 401k retirement plan (with 4% employer match)

Interested in working with us?

Please include a detailed resume demonstrating your experience and accomplishments.

Compensation: $15.00 - $18 per hour, DOE.

Join us to enjoy rewarding challenges and ongoing opportunities!