Maintenance Assistant / Cleaning Professional
Maintenance Assistant / Cleaning Professional
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Job Description
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Organization: Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish
Location: 979 Behrman Hwy Terrytown LA 70056
Reports To: Facilities Manager / Lead Maintenance Assistant
Hiring Status: AtWill
FLSA Status: NonExempt
FTE: 0.5 20 hours a week
Schedule: 4:008:00 pm MondayFriday
Reporting Days: 245 12 months
Compensation: Hourly
Starting Pay: $13 $16/hr. DOE
Minimum Qualifications Required:
Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent required
Experience: Prior custodial or maintenance experience preferred
Certification: None
Background: Clear FBI background check
Language: Strong verbal and writing skills in English Spanish fluency preferred
Our Mission
The mission of Athlos Academy of Jefferson Parish is to provide high quality educational opportunities for the whole child built on the three foundational pillars ofPrepared MindHealthy Body andPerformance Character.
School Culture
Athlos Academy Jefferson Parish fosters a unique organizational culture that transforms educators into motivators innovators and pivotal contributors to our mission. Our inclusive environment ensures that every voice is valued and heard whether through sharing ideas feedback or participating in decisionmaking. Collaboration is at the heart of our operation promoting a united and effective educational approach.
We extend our impact beyond classroom walls engaging deeply with the New Orleans community. This involvement brings education to life making it relevant and enriching for both our students and teachers. At Athlos Academy youre part of a welcoming familylike community not just a school.
In essence Athlos Academy Jefferson Parish is more than a workplace; its a place where both experienced and new educators can thrive make a meaningful difference and grow in a supportive communityoriented environment.
Benefits
- Level pay option for consistent pay yearround
- Paid staff referral program
- Lowpremium Health Dental Vision and Life Insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 4% salary match
- Wellness Wednesdays which encourage staff wellness schoolwide.
- Safety trainings and security cameras
- Paid time off annually with ability to rollover hours
- Free before and after school care for enrolled staff children
- Modern stateoftheart facility with gym and weight room access
- Opportunity to grow professionally
Job Duties
- Perform routine cleaning tasks to ensure cleanliness and hygiene of classrooms offices restroom gymnastics weight training and commons areas.
- Clean all areas assigned including but not limited to vacuuming scrubbing sweeping dusting cleaning windows and removing garbage.
- Clean stock and sanitize staff and student bathrooms.
- Professional cleaning in various environmental conditions including exposures to cleaning chemicals and dust. Follow safety guidelines to minimize risks.
- Unlock gates doors and windows; turn on lights and prepare facility for instruction.
- Maintain a pleasant appearance of the grounds and building.
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies as needed.
- Assist in setting up and breaking down facilities for events meetings and other school activities.
- Conduct regular repairs and inspections to identify and address maintenance issues such as leaks broken fixtures or damaged equipment.
School Culture
- Communicates a deep belief that all students can learn and belong in the classroom.
- Consistently implements schoolwide management policies.
- Holds high expectations for student behavior at all times.
- Develops positive relationships with students families teachers staff and community members.
- Creates a diverse equitable and inclusive environment for all students families teachers staff and community members.
Communication
- Communicates professionally with parent/guardians and the community.
- Communicates regularly with school leadership and other faculty to maximize effective instructional activities.
- Effective communication both verbal and written
Professionalism
- Models the Athlos culture.
- Implements school policies.
- Be courteous and responsive to staff and student facility needs
- Participates in regular schoolwide and individual professional development.
- Actively participates in critical school events including staff meetings open houses parent teacher conferences and more.
- Gives and receives positive and constructive feedback from colleagues.
- Honors schedules and deadlines.
- Professional judgment in alignment with organizational values and policies is required.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of proper cleaning techniques sanitation guidelines and the safe use of cleaning equipment.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Experience working in diverse communities and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives.
Demonstrated integrity and high standards in managing information in a confidential and professional manner.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Must be able to spend much of the day standing or mobile
Talk hear grasp and reach kneel twist grasp and lift (up to 60 pounds).
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting bending and standing for extended periods.
Ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without giving out or fatiguing.
Must be able to see in close range and far range.
Ability to concentrate in active and noisy environments such as cafeterias and playgrounds.
Ability to handle potentially high stress conditions.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Employment Type
Part-Time
