Maintenance 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. 

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  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. 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Changes light bulbs and performs basic facility maintenance. 

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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

  
  

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  Performs other related duties as assigned. 

  
  

 

Any other duties as assigned.  

 

What you’ll Bring 

Minimum: 

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  Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team 

  
  

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  Well organized, reliable, and responsible 

  
  

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  Strong communication and interpersonal skills 

  
  

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  Strong customer service orientation 

  
  

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  Ability to prioritize multiple tasks 

  
  

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  Ability to follow oral and written instructions 

  
  

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  Basic knowledge of cleaning products or willingness to learn 

  
  

 

Desired (but not required) in order of importance: 

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  Prior housekeeping, custodial, or maintenance experience preferred 

  
  

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  Bilingual Spanish or Korean (highly desired) 

  
  

 

Cognitive & Behavioral Competencies 

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

  
  

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  Must have ability to understand and analyze written and spoken English 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Must be able to make sound judgments based on available information 

  
  

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

  
  

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  Must be able to remain calm in emergency situations 

  
  

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  Must be able to perform effectively under pressure and tight deadlines 

  
  

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  Must be able to maintain accuracy in tasks requiring meticulous attention to detail 

  
  

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  Must have flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work demands 

  
  

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  Must be able to logically solve problems 

  
  

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  Must be able to provide and follow detailed written and verbal instructions 

  
  

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  Must be able to build and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and students 

  
  

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  Must demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills 

  
  

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  Must have a passion for student success 

  
  

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  Must demonstrate strong organizational Skills 

  
  

 

Working Conditions/Work Environment 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is generally expected to work indoors in typical school and office environments.  This position involves: 

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  Occasional exposure to extreme or varying temperatures. 

  
  

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  Occasional exposure to outdoor elements such as sun, precipitation and wind or wet/humid surroundings. 

  
  

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  Occasional/ exposure to loud noise, fumes, smoke, dust. 

  
  

  

Physical Requirements 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job. 

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  Prolonged sitting/standing. 

  
  

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  Frequent walking. 

  
  

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  Must be able to occasionally/frequently lift, carry push, and/or pull objects of not more than 20 pounds. 

  
  

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  Must be able to frequently bend, kneel, stoop, crouch, climb, crawl, and/or squat. 

  
  

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  Frequent reaching and twisting, including reaching above shoulder height 

  
  

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  Manual dexterity, and finger/wrist and hand repetitions are needed; frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing and typing; frequent grasping, holding and reaching. 

  
  

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  Frequent computer use, including use of keyboard and mouse. 

  
  

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  Speaking and hearing are essential to the communication needs of the position; constant hearing and speaking in person and on the phone, via remote video teleconferencing platforms. 

  
  

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  Must be able to be physically present at the worksite and occasionally travel for meetings or conferences. 

  
  

 

What we offer: 

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  Salary: Based on years of experience 

  
  

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  Location: Los Angeles, CA 

  
  

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  Benefits: Health, dental, vision, STRS retirement matching, life insurance, optional 403b plan, sick and vacation paid time off, and holidays. 

  
  

 

Please note: 

Effective January 1, 2025: Under Education Code section 44939.5, you must provide a complete list of all prior employment with any school district, county office of education, charter school, or state special school, including part-time and substitute roles. You can provide your complete prior employment history within the work experience section of the application.  Failure to disclose this information may be considered dishonesty in the hiring process or during employment.