Aspire Public Schools is mandating COVID-19 vaccination and testing, which varies between *LAUSD co-located and non-co-located school sites. All job applicants must be prepared to show proof of vaccination and/or request and receive and exemption. All Aspire employees must also test for COVID-19 weekly in accordance with Aspire policy and legal requirements. Please note that compliance with the policy is a precondition of employment. Questions may be directed to HR@aspirepublicschools.org.

• Effective October 16, 2021, LAUSD prohibits Aspire from allowing unvaccinated employees on District property and Aspire must adhere to this directive pursuant to its facilities use agreements with the District. In instances where Aspire is not able to accommodate a teammate’s onsite, it will consider other accommodations including telework (if available based on essential functions of the job), medical leave or unpaid leave of absence.

About Aspire:
Aspire Public Schools operates a network of high-performing, college preparatory charter schools serving TK-12 scholars in communities across California. Founded in 1998—in an effort to transform the inequitable racial, social, and gender outcomes that our communities persist through—Aspire is one of the largest and most forward-thinking open-enrollment public charter school systems in the nation.

Our purpose is to prepare our scholars for success in college, career, and life. At Aspire, we set a foundation for our scholars to gain knowledge, skills, and power to access and make choices for their families and post-secondary lives. Every day, our community of students, families, teachers and staff comes together to learn, work, and play in an environment grounded in our values of Bienestar (Well-Being), Culture of Belonging, Community Partnership, Agency & Self-Determination, and Joy.

The Opportunity:
Behind every successful student is a team of passionate and dedicated educators. As an instructor at Aspire, you will deliver high-quality instruction within a small school environment where every student is known and valued as an individual. In addition, you will empower students to take control of their own learning and contribute to the continuous improvement of our nationally recognized model. Your professional learning community will provide a supportive and collaborative environment to fuel your growth and development. Together, we will change the odds for underserved students, ensuring that every student is prepared to earn a college degree.

What You Will Do:

• Hires, manages, evaluates, and develops all facilities staff at multiple school sites

• Ensures proper training and certifications for facilities staff

• Oversees execution of cleaning classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, multipurpose room, offices and all interior rooms to code standards, including day-to-day, deep cleaning, emergency cleanups, and set-ups/cleans during meal periods

• Overseas routine grounds-keeping duties, including picking up litter, weeding, mowing the lawn

• Oversees arrangement of furniture for assemblies, meetings and special events

• Oversee responsibility for locking and unlocking doors, windows and gates, and turning security system on/off daily

• Executes cleaning classrooms, rest rooms, hallways, multipurpose room, offices and all interior rooms to code standards, including day-to-day, deep cleaning, emergency cleanups, and set-ups/cleans during meal periods

• Coordinates routine maintenance, including touch-up painting, replacing light bulbs, stucco repair, etc.

• Identifies and corrects any major security or safety hazards and major repair needs.

• Submit requests for deferred maintenance projects to Principal and Facilities Manager for capital improvements and tenant improvement projects

• Negotiates school contracts to ensure best price for services

• Plans and meets consistently with outside consultants and vendors (E.g. PCSD, Blackwell, K2A, Chamber of Commerce, Waste Management)

• Manages the quality of services completed onsite including janitorial, lunch service and construction contractors

• Coordinates and manages night cleaning service and contractors to ensure building and grounds are well-cleaned and maintained, and a regular schedule of major cleaning is kept (e.g. polishing floors, steam cleaning carpets, etc.)

• Develops and maintains Mealtime systems including set up, service and cleanup of lunch

• Manage the HVAC Energy Management System, lighting, and door closure schedules

• May be responsible for locking and unlocking doors, windows and gates, and turning security system on/off

• Manages facilities inventory; orders cleaning, building, and all other operational supplies for multiple school sites; manages invoices

• Support Principal and/or Business Manager with development of plan for 24-7 coverage relating to building usage, custodial, grounds, maintenance, safety, security, and emergencies. Writes safety incident reports and follows up as necessary.

• Perform and coordinate the usage of facilities by School personnel/groups and organizations within the community; set-ups, teardowns, clean-up, and staff scheduling

• Supports principal in working with public regulatory entities to ensure compliance. (e.g., Fire Department, CDE, Police Department, Inspectors)

• Support Principal and Office Manager in budget management for facilities projects and maintenance

• Works closely with other site staff, especially in support of Office/Business Managers and teachers

• Leads school wide initiatives and projects as they relate to facilities management

• Ongoing awareness and readiness to respond to safety/security needs of students, staff and facilities

• Demonstrate knowledge of, and support, Aspire Public Schools mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

What You Will Bring:

• Ability to manage, guide and support facility staff

• Knowledge of safe and efficient use of cleaning materials, chemicals, tools and equipment

• Ability to complete minor maintenance, e.g., replace light bulbs/filters up to mid-level maintenance, e.g., stucco repair, plaster wall repair

• Ability to maintain complex records

• Ability to work independently

• Ability and willingness to meet the physical requirements necessary to perform the required duties, including ability to lift, carry, push, pull and move heavy objects on a regular basis

• Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written form, with both students and adults

• Ability to interact appropriately with children of different ages in school setting respecting and understanding boundaries

• Ability to travel 5%

• High School Diploma or GED

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• 5-7 years of increasing level of custodial/building management experience

Compensation:
Aspire offers its employees a competitive salary and benefits, including paid time off, 100% core health benefits coverage, life insurance/long-term disability, participation in a CA state retirement plan, tuition reimbursement plan, and adoption assistance program.

Aspire Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other occupationally irrelevant criteria. Aspire promotes affirmative action for minorities, women, disabled persons, and veterans.