Full-Time Custodian
Company: Independence Mission Schools
Location: Philadelphia
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
About IMS: Independence Mission Schools (IMS) educate students
of all faiths living throughout Philadelphia. Our inspiring new
network of 14 schools blends the best of Catholic education with
innovative teaching strategies designed to meet the unique learning
needs of all students. Perks of IMS: Teachers and full-time staff
at IMS enjoy ongoing development through coaching, mentorship, and
professional development and a benefits package that matches 403b
contributions, provides low-cost healthcare, and guarantees paid
sick time and personal time. St. Martin of Tours, an Independence
Mission School, is currently seeking candidates for an open
full-time custodian position. The custodial and/or maintenance
worker position, under limited supervision of both respective
School Principals and designated Central Office staff, performs
work of routine or ad hoc maintenance to include custodial services
as identified in individual IMS schools and performs related work
as assigned. Essential Functions Performs routine maintenance on
building interior and exterior Maintains a schedule of when
maintenance has been performed and when next service is due Sweeps,
dusts, arranges furniture, empties trash and pencil sharpeners,
cleans chalkboards and sets up for activities. Washes walls,
woodwork and windows, and cleans and polishes metal surfaces.
Cleans and maintains hard and soft surface floors. Wet mops and
spot cleans hard and soft surface floors. Performs minor repair
maintenance. Operates heating, A/C, ventilation, electrical and
mechanical systems. Operations will be limited to turning equipment
on/off and/or setting day/night cycles. Observes and reports needed
repair of equipment, furnishings, fixtures, building and site.
Assists in the maintenance of lawns, landscaping, concrete and
blacktop surfaces and playgrounds, including pedestrian walkways
snow and ice removal. Assists with set ups and tears down for
school activities. Operates security systems and secures building
at the conclusion of shift. Works a revised schedule and
substitutes for other custodial staff when necessary. Shares
responsibility for holiday, extended day and weekend activities
with other custodial staff. Performs other duties as assigned by
supervisors Job Requirements High School Diploma or GED Previous
experience as maintenance worker or custodian preferred FBI
Criminal Clearance PA State Police Background Check PA Child Abuse
Employee History Reviews - Disclosures Arrest Conviction Report
Ability to work unsupervised Demonstrated positive attitude towards
people with whom one works Ability to work cooperatively and
willingness to accept instructions 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. Ability to lift 75 pounds Ability to climb to high and
difficult places and work at those places Constant hand-eye and
mind-eye coordination Standing and walking Repetitive Motion with
wrists, hands and fingers Frequent bending, carrying, hearing,
lifting and stooping, climbing, crawling, crouching Please note
this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,
responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or
without notice. EOE: IMS is proud to be an equal opportunity
employer and celebrates staff diversity. We strive to be and build
a diverse team that is representative of our students and the
communities in which we serve. If you identify as an individual of
color, we highly encourage you to apply! Want to learn more about
IMS and our school locations? Please visit:
https://independencemissionschools.org/schools/
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