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Blackstone Valley Prep

Posted on : 11-04-2025

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Cumberland, WI - USA

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 11-04-2025

Job Description

BVP is an intentionally diverse network of tuitionfree public charter schools. As a founding member of the National Coalition of Diverse Charter Schools BVP offers a highquality school choice to the families of Central Falls Cumberland Lincoln and Pawtucket.
The mission of Blackstone Valley Prep is to prepare every scholar to achieve their goals for college and the world beyond. BVPs scholars will graduate empowered as learners individuals and community members to access opportunities and break down barriers. Apart from academics we believe that preparing scholars for the world beyond also means experiencing the diversity of the world we live in today. Our network is designed to be diverse accepting students from the four communities that share a region but differ substantially in their socioeconomic racial and ethnic demographics. We seek to create a staff with a similarly diverse set of backgrounds and experiences that reflect that of our students families and communities. Blackstone Valley Prep (BVP) Mayoral Academy is now hiring dedicated team members who are willing to do whatever it takes to put all scholars on a path to college. Successful candidates should understand and advocate for the importance of equity in classrooms curriculums and throughout school systems.
Learn more about why BVP is different.
If required for the role employees must hold and provide evidence of an appropriate Rhode Island certification by their date of hire. Rhode Island offers reciprocity with over 30 states across the country. Learn more here.
Opportunities and Benefits for a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

Comprehensive medical and dental plan
Internal hiring to capitalize on individual strengths and interests
Referral and return bonuses
Ongoing opportunities for professional development and tuition reimbursement
All staff members receive 7 personal days per year
Opportunities for curriculum development
401(k) retirement plan that is 100 vested immediately with an employer match of 5
Generous parental leave benefits
Matched flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
Longevity Bonuses
Schoolaged children of BVP employees receive preference in enrollment (restrictions apply)

Expectations of a BVP Team Member include (but are not limited to):

Acts on the belief that 100 of scholars can be successful in college and the world beyond
Embraces the diversity of the BVP community by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion while actively working to build an equitable school community
Cultivates the social and personal skills that will serve scholars in a complex world.
Is results driven with excellent planning and organizing skills and a do whatever it takes attitude and work ethic
Engages meaningfully in school and network professional growth opportunities and enhances professional growth by giving and seeking assistance from other team members
Acts ethically and with integrity while following all school network and state policies
Engages families as partners in scholar success while recognizing and respecting differences in family backgrounds structures and cultures
Attends mandatory professional development sessions and family meet and greets

School CustodianJob Overview: The School Custodian is essential in maintaining a clean safe and operational environment within the school premises. This role includes a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring cleanliness conducting maintenance duties and adhering to health and safety standards with specific physical demands related to lifting and carrying.Key Responsibilities:Cleaning and Maintenance Tasks: Clean assigned school facilities including classrooms offices restrooms and other areas. Use brooms mops and floor cleaning equipment vacuum cleaners and clean and sanitize toilet areas washrooms showers and locker rooms.Furniture and Equipment Arrangement: Arrange furnishings and equipment for meetings classroom activities and special events. This includes setting up breaking down lifting moving and storing furniture and equipment used for meetings functions and assemblies.Building Systems Regulation and Maintenance: Work with the facilities management team to regulate and maintain heating ventilation and air conditioning systems and make minor repairs and adjustments to heating & ventilation systems plumbing systems and replace light bulbs.Safety and Operational Response: Respond to immediate safety and/or operational concerns and maintain a functioning educational environment. Follow all health safety and code compliance rules regulations and procedures including components of communicable disease prevention and control plans.Facility Security: Secure facilities and grounds at Blackstone Valley Prep including locking doors turning off lights and ensuring all access egress points and windows (as necessary) are secured at the end of each working period.Supply and Equipment Management: Distribute/replenish supplies and equipment store cleaning solutions compounds and chemicals securely and notify management of necessary repairs or enhancements.Facility Maintenance and Preparation: Survey Blackstone Valley Prep facilities for safety cleanliness and necessary repairs and prepare facilities for daily operations.Collaboration and Communication: Assist other personnel as needed and communicate jobrelated issues or concerns to the Dean of Operations Network Operations and the Head of School.Compliance and Safety: Uphold cleanliness and sanitation in accordance with applicable guidelines manage store and dispose of chemicals and cleaning products safely and regularly check the school for safety hazards.Inventory and Resource Management: Organize the custodians spaces and areas replenish cleaning and bathroom supplies weekly or as needed and maintain practices that ensure economical use of resources.Grounds Maintenance: As needed clear snow leaves and debris from sidewalks maintain driveways parking areas entrances and passageways playgrounds spaces or school property deemed necessary by the Facilities Management team and post warning signs for hazardous conditions.Event and Program Support: Provide support for assemblies meetings events and assist with breakfast and/or lunch programs as required.Safety Inspections and Compliance: Regularly check the school for safety hazards and maintain compliance with fire and safety codes and report any issues.Alternate Work Locations: Work in other school buildings as directed.Facility Utilization & Support Service: Relocate retrieve and/or deliver furniture furnishings supplies and materials as needed.Resource Conservation & Business Practices: Report accomplishments process work requests and follow established timelines.Flag Management: Raise and lower Federal and State flags at appropriate intervals.Additional Duties: Perform other related duties as assigned which may include minor pest control painting minor carpentry furniture assembly emergency assistance and being exposed to adverse weather conditions and contaminants.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:Physical demands include lifting carrying bending and prolonged standing.Exposure to cleaning agents and outdoor conditions.Availability for emergencies or nonstandard hours may be required.Occasional working outside during inclement weather.Occasional climbing and balancing frequent lifting pushing stooping kneeling crouching and/or crawling.Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds routinely including up more than one flight of stairs and occasionally up to 75 pounds.Ability to handle commercial cleaning equipmentAbility to climb ladders up to twenty four 24 feet. Qualifications:High School Diploma or equivalentFlexibility to work beyond regular working hours as neededPossession of or ability to obtain a valid drivers license with a driving record acceptable to the Blackstone Valley PrepMust have reliable transportation (mileage reimbursement is available)Criminal Records Check (BCI) showing no disqualifying information in accordance with RIGL 16218.1Ability to safely operate cleaning equipment and handle chemicals.Experience in custodial or maintenance work preferred.Knowledge of plumbing electrical systems and building maintenance.Ability to perform multiple nontechnical tasks such as operating equipment and adhering to safety practices and proceduresAbility to perform fundamental math problems including calculations using fractions percents and/or ratiosAbility to understand written multistep proceduresAbility to communicate effectively orally and in writingProven ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sound judgment and diplomacyAbility to independently establish priorities and maintain productivity despite numerous interruptionsProven experience in attention to detail and timely completion of tasks and paperwork requirementsAbility to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees supervisors and the general publicEffective communication skills for interactions with staff students and contractors.Independent work ethic with efficient time management skills.Ability to use Google software including email and calendar Ability to use a school provided cell phone for calls and text messagesTo Apply:

Please submit your resume and tailored cover letter online. Your cover letter should highlight your alignment with our mission. Your cover letter and resume should be saved with your first and last name. Due to the high volume of applications we receive we regretfully can only respond to those candidates who best meet the requirements of a specific position or whose backgrounds are generally applicable to our team. If you are selected to advance in the hiring process you will be contacted by a BVP team member.

Blackstone Valley Prep Mayoral Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin creed sex ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity disability age or ancestry.

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