Custodian High School
$32k/yr
Junior
Memphis, TN, USA
In Person
Cleaning & Custodial ServicesJanitorial Services
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
- One year of work in the custodial field or similar work experience is required.
- DOJ and FBI fingerprint clearance is required.
- Maintain regular attendance consistent with the expectations for the position.
- Know modern cleaning methods for chalkboards and whiteboards, carpets, furniture, walls, and fixtures.
- Know appropriate methods, techniques, materials, disinfectants, tools, and equipment for modern custodial work, along with safety best practices and work methods.
- Know proper lifting techniques and requirements for maintaining school buildings in a safe, clean, and orderly condition.
- Have oral and written communication skills, knowledge of health and safety regulations, and interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.
- Maintain routine records such as work orders, equipment repairs and maintenance, chemical application, cleaning schedules, and overtime assignments.
- Use common cleaning materials and equipment safely and efficiently; learn custodial procedures, methods, and schedules.
- Maintain tools and equipment in clean working order and operate custodial equipment including floor strippers, buffers, carpet cleaners, vacuum cleaners, and other small power and hand tools.
- Move and arrange furniture and equipment for meetings and special events; perform minor repairs; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; and meet schedules and timelines.
- Work cooperatively with others.
- Work indoors and outdoors in changing conditions, including temperatures exceeding 90 degrees, with regular exposure to fumes, dust, odors, heights, and loud noises.
- Work with cleaning agents and chemicals including disinfectants, graffiti remover, floor stripper, floor wax, propane, and paint thinner; have direct contact with the public, students, and district staff; and work on ladders at varying heights.
- Have the dexterity to operate custodial equipment, stand and walk for extended periods, and maintain clarity of vision at varying distances.
- Have verbal, auditory, and written capabilities to communicate articulately.
- Lift, carry, push, and pull objects weighing up to 75 pounds; occasionally bend, kneel, crouch, reach overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally, and climb ladders or work at varying heights as necessary.
- Work with chemicals, tools, and powered machinery, with possible contact with blood-borne pathogens and bodily fluids.
Responsibilities
- Clean restrooms, dressing rooms, shower rooms, classrooms, and common areas.
- Stock toilet and sanitary supplies.
- Vacuum, sweep, and mop floors; dust and polish furniture and woodwork; empty and clean waste receptacles; wash windows and walls; and polish metalwork.
- Care for custodial equipment and materials.
- Set up and prepare rooms for special events and other needs.
- Report needed repair work to the appropriate authorities and perform minor repairs to building fixtures and equipment.
- Wax and refinish floors and shampoo carpets.
- Pick up paper and other debris from grounds and buildings.
- Perform miscellaneous maintenance work, such as touch-up painting, as needed.
- Ensure the security of buildings and grounds during assigned times.
- Move and rearrange furniture, chairs, desks, and tables.
- Maintain assigned school buildings or offices so they remain clean, orderly, and secure during assigned shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
About the company
Freedom Preparatory Academy operates a network of Pre-K through 12th-grade charter schools in Memphis, Tennessee, delivering college-preparatory education paired with a strong athletics program. Across elementary, middle, and high schools, the campuses provide a full K–12 curriculum funded mainly by state and federal public funding, with additional support from grants and donations. The charter model enables high-quality academics and extracurriculars across multiple campuses for a diverse student body, with families encouraged to participate. The goal is to develop future leaders by combining rigorous academics with leadership, problem-solving, and teamwork skills through athletics and other activities.
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Freedom Prep opened Montgomery recruiting for 2026-27, signaling continued regional expansion.
- The Birmingham campus grew from K-1 to K-5 enrollment by 2026.
- Applications are open for 2026-27, indicating demand and operational continuity.
What critics are saying
- Alabama charter funding is in court; Freedom Prep joined the county-tax lawsuit in September 2025.
- TSSAA shows only 426 Memphis students, limiting scale versus larger Tennessee districts.
- Birmingham remains K-5 only since 2024, leaving a long path to prove outcomes.
What makes Freedom Preparatory Academy unique
- Freedom Prep serves nearly 2,000 students across Memphis and Birmingham in 2026.
- Its K-12 pipeline spans four Memphis campuses plus Birmingham, creating retention advantages.
- The charter blends academics with athletics, including TSSAA competition and football co-op.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance