ALEC School Custodian

Smoky Mountain Children's Home, a faith-based non-profit organization, is seeking Direct Care Staff at the Sevierville, TN, campus. In this role, you would be in a position to make a positive difference in the lives of at-risk youth. 

At Smoky Mountain Children's Home, our mission is critical, and our quality of care is only as good as our people. That is why we are committed to excellence in building a talented and diverse team of passionate people who will leave a legacy in the lives of youth for whom they are responsible. Read on and learn more about this exciting opportunity to join our team of child welfare advocates.

JOB SUMMARY

The ALEC School Custodian is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly learning environment for students, faculty, and staff. This role involves a variety of cleaning, maintenance, and facility support tasks to ensure the school is conducive to learning and operations.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Performing routine cleaning tasks like dusting, mopping, and vacuuming throughout the school.


• Cleaning and sanitizing various surfaces, including whiteboards and restrooms, and managing waste and recycling.


• Responsible for minor repairs, ensuring building safety and security, assisting with event setups, and maintaining cleaning equipment and supplies.


• Additional duties may include reporting maintenance issues, monitoring supply inventory, operating cleaning equipment, and performing grounds maintenance as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Physical stamina, knowledge of cleaning practices and supplies, and the ability to work independently.


• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills, along with attention to detail and reliability, are also important.


• Basic knowledge of building maintenance can be beneficial.

REPORTS TO

The ALEC School Custodian reports to the Principal of ALEC.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Standing: 50%

Walking: 30%

Climbing Stairs: 10%

Kneeling/Stooping: 10% 

Outside: 15%

Inside: 85%

PAY

$14.50 per hour

SCHEDULE

5 days per week; Monday-Friday; Approximately 3-4 hours per day; after school hours.

Why Smoky Mountain Children's Home?

For more than 100 years, Smoky Mountain Children's Home has been meeting the needs of at-risk youth. We provide exceptional care for at-risk children and teens through our Residential, Foster Care, and Adoption programs. Through family counseling, individual therapy, educational opportunities, and structured group living, the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home provides a continuum of care tailored to each resident's needs. Creating a safe and supportive environment allows residents to discover their talents and build on their strengths. This is accomplished by the excellent care of a trained staff and provides each resident the opportunity to overcome the circumstances of their past, while exploring a world of opportunity for their future.

*Smoky Mountain Children's Home does not provide any form of sponsorship to applicants not authorized to work in the US.

* Employee may be wait-listed until adequate housing accommodations are available. Cannot accommodate families in need of more than 3 bedrooms. Pets are not allowed, but emotional support animals are allowed with a physician's note.

Smoky Mountain Children's Home is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.