Janitor

Reports To:  Director of Facilities

Position Type:  Non-Exempt, 12-months

Bentley School is a K-12 co-educational, independent day school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9-12), California. Founded in 1920, Bentley School's legacy of excellence in teaching and learning maximizes student success in college and throughout their lives. Bentley is an inclusive community that shares a vision of academic achievement, balance, and the cultivation of character.

Position Summary

The Janitor position is responsible for providing students and staff with a safe, attractive, comfortable, clean, and efficient place to work, learn, and develop.  This position will be primarily located at the Upper School campus located in Lafayette, but will occasionally need to support the Lower School campus in Oakland. 

The position will be Monday through Friday, 1:30 pm to 10:00 pm, with occasional weekends work required to assist with events.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (including but not limited to):

Performs routine janitor duties primarily at a designated school site;

• Sweeps, scrubs, mops, strips, waxes, and polishes floors; vacuums, shampoos, and spot cleans rugs and carpets in classrooms, offices, and other work areas.
• Cleans classrooms, lounges, offices, kitchens, hallways, and other facilities as assigned; dusts and

polishes furniture and woodwork; empties waste receptacles and replaces liners; mops spills; removes gum and debris; replaces light bulbs as needed.

• Cleans and disinfects drinking fountains and restroom facilities, including sinks, toilets, and urinals; replenishes supplies in restrooms; cleans mirrors, tile, walls, doors, and windows; unclogs drains and toilets as needed.
• Sweeps, blows, and picks up paper and other debris from floors, grounds, walkways, and areas adjacent to campus buildings and site facilities.
• Operates a variety of custodial equipment, such as vacuums, mops, blowers, buffer/scrubber

machines, carpet cleaners, and various hand and power tools.

• Moves and arranges furniture; picks up and distributes supplies and equipment as requested.
• Set up or take down furniture and equipment for various activities and events
• Locks and unlocks doors and gates as appropriate; turns lights on and off; sets alarms; maintains
• security of assigned areas according to established guidelines; raises and lowers flags.
• Identifies and reports maintenance and repair needs and problems; reports vandalism and safety,

sanitary, and fire hazards to appropriate staff; responds to emergency custodial requests.

• Monitors and assists in maintaining inventory levels of custodial supplies; assists with ordering and

receiving supplies.

• Assemble furniture bought through outside vendors
• Perform delivery tasks between the two campus
• Able to work independently, exercising judgment and initiative.
• Performs related duties as assigned

Ability to:

• Perform routine custodial duties to maintain assigned work area in a clean, safe, and secure manner.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
• Operate a variety of custodial equipment.
• Move and arrange furniture and equipment.
• Use email and Google Suite for daily tasks.
• Observe and report safety hazards and need for maintenance and repair.
• Learn, understand, and apply pertinent policies, work standards, and health and safety regulations.
• Maintain routine files and records.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical time deadlines.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Qualifications:

• Equivalent to a high school diploma
• One (1) year of janitorial, maintenance, or grounds-keeping work, or related

experience.

• Valid CA Driver’s License

Working Conditions:

• Employees work in an office, classroom, or outdoor environment with moderate to loud noise levels, cold and/or hot temperature conditions, inclement weather conditions, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, cleaning agents and chemicals, fumes, dust, and odors, and may be exposed to blood and body fluids while performing cleaning duties.

Physical Requirements:

• Mobility to work in and around standard Bentley offices and buildings; to sit, stand, and walk on level, uneven, or slippery surfaces; frequently reach, twist, turn, kneel, bend, stoop, squat, crouch,grasp, and make repetitive hand movement in the performance of daily duties; to climb and descend ladders; to operate varied hand and power tools and custodial equipment.
• Strength and stamina to perform medium to heavy physical work; to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 50 pounds or heavier weights, in all cases with the use of proper equipment and/or assistance from other staff.
• Vision to inspect assigned work areas and to read printed materials.
• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Finger dexterity to operate custodial equipment.

Pay Range:

Bentley uses a competitive salary scale, which takes into account experience, education, and skill level. The starting salary we reasonably expect to pay for this position ranges from $22.00 - $25.00 per hour.

How to Apply:

Please submit a letter of interest, and a CV/resume. A list with the names and contact information of three (3) references should also be included. No phone calls, please.

Bentley School is an equal opportunity employer and seeks rich diversity among faculty and administration. Bentley School offers equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and all employees without regard to sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, race, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, religious creed, sexual orientation, age, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic characteristic or genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, citizenship, medical leave or other types of protected leave, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. An applicant who does not meet the minimum qualifications of the position(s) for which the applicant applies will not be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to apply or interview for the position, or otherwise participate in the hiring process, please notify Human Resources. 

Salary : $22 - $25