25-26 Maintenance - Stella Elementary Charter Academy (Immediate Role)

Job DetailsJob Location: SECA - Los Angeles, CA 90016Salary Range: $21.88 - $38.85 HourlyMaintenance Job Description 

26-27 School Year 

 

Job Description:  Maintenance 

Reporting to: School Principal or another administrator as designated by the Principal 

FLSA Status: Full-time, Non-exempt, 12 month 

 

Who we are: 

Bright Star Schools is a free, publicly funded and open enrollment non-profit organization with nine public charters in urban Los Angeles. Across all of our Bright Star sites, over 90% of our students are eligible for free and reduced lunch.  

 

Our mission is to provide holistic, inclusive support for all students to achieve academic excellence and grow their unique talents so that they find joy in higher education, career, and life. Bright Star students will become leaders who act with integrity and champion equity to enrich our communities and the world. The framework to our success is our core operating principles, which are Integridad, Ubuntu, Kohyang (고향), and Growth.  

 

Our educators join a family that is passionate and committed to developing all students to become well-rounded citizens. We offer small class sizes, comprehensive coordinator support, and numerous collaboration opportunities across the organization and within school sites. We strongly believe in listening to all stakeholders’ voices, and we work to increase teaching practice and effectiveness through our data-driven and feedback-derived professional development.   

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Bright Star Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.  

 

Role Summary: 

Under the direction of the Dean of Operations or designee, the Maintenance/custodian staff  is responsible for performing school facility maintenance and custodial duties to ensure a safe, clean, and well-maintained learning environment. 

 

What you’ll do 

Basic Components of the Job Description for the Maintence position include (but are not limited to): 

 

Under the direction of the Operations team this position is responsible for performing School Facility maintenance duties. 



Cleans assigned school facilities including classrooms, offices, gyms, restrooms, multipurpose rooms, grounds, hallways, stairways, and common areas to maintain a sanitary, safe, and attractive environment. 





Sweeps, mops, scrubs, strips, extracts, waxes, buffs, and vacuums all types of flooring. 





Removes, transports, and properly disposes of trash and discarded materials; compacts trash as needed. 





Changes light bulbs and performs basic facility maintenance. 





Keeps building entryways free of obstacles, dirt, and debris. 





Arranges furnishings and equipment to support meetings, classroom activities, and events. 





Responds to immediate safety and operational concerns (e.g., facility damage, alarms) to resolve issues and maintain a functioning educational environment. 





Inspects school facilities to ensure safe operations and identifies maintenance or repair needs due to vandalism, equipment failure, or weather conditions. 





Attends required in-service trainings (e.g., blood-borne pathogens, cleaning solvents, floor care, first aid). 





Operates a vehicle as needed to support work at remote or multiple locations. 





Performs other related duties as assigned. 



 

Any other duties as assigned.  

 

What you’ll Bring 

Minimum: 



Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team 





Well organized, reliable, and responsible 





Strong communication and interpersonal skills 





Strong customer service orientation 





Ability to prioritize multiple tasks 





Ability to follow oral and written instructions 





Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willingness to learn 



 

Desired (but not required) in order of importance: 



Prior housekeeping, custodial, or maintenance experience preferred 





Bilingual Spanish or Korean (highly desired) 



 

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies 



Must be able to analyze written, spoken, visual, and other sensory stimuli 





Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English 





Must be able to cope effectively with stressful situations and time constraints 





Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information 





Must be able to engage in frequent student/parent/coworker contact 





Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations 





Must be able to perform effectively under