Careers

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart provides a diverse and rigorous college preparatory environment that inspires young women to become confident, compassionate leaders. As a member of a global network of more than 150 schools, we educate to the core of our 200-year tradition through the Sacred Heart Goals and Criteria. Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart educates young women to think critically, embrace challenges, model resilience, confront injustice, seek equality and lead globally. Forest Ridge is a community of lifelong learners and all faculty are urged to model an openness and curiosity that are the hallmarks of lifelong learning.

Opportunities at Forest Ridge

Non-Discrimination Policy

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart does not discriminate in its employment decisions or practices on the basis of gender, age, race, color, marital status, national and ethnic origin, sexual orientation or any disability that can be reasonably accommodated in the administration of its educational policies and school-administered programs.

Custodian (Full-Time)

Custodian (Full-Time)

Responsibilities: Under direct supervision from the Facilities Manager, you will perform cleaning, disinfecting and basic maintenance work to support the health and function of the Forest Ridge campus, dormitory and community.

Primary responsibilities include:

Cleaning and disinfecting various interior and exterior spaces including but not limited to classrooms, dormitory, offices, common areas, restrooms, locker rooms, kitchens, and vehicles.
Specific functions include but are not limited to vacuuming, sweeping, moping, scrubbing, stripping/waxing/polishing, dusting, disinfecting/sanitizing, trash/recycling/compost removal, snow removal, carpet and upholstery cleaning, window washing, changing of batteries and light bulbs, restocking of paper and liquid products and the proper use of all equipment to perform these and other similar tasks.
Moving of furniture including but not limited to desks, chairs, tables, athletic equipment, toys, carts, stage equipment, podiums, partitions and other objects.
Maintaining the custodial storage rooms and inventory of equipment and supplies. Communicating supply ordering needs and restocking of supplies with your supervisor. Communicating equipment repair or replacement needs with your supervisor.
Locking and unlocking of buildings in accordance with the Forest Ridge security policies.
Assisting the Facilities Team with a broader scope of maintenance functions during the summer months or over extended periods of school closure. These functions may include but are not limited to tasks associated with basic landscaping, grounds and building maintenance.
Following and maintaining safety procedures while ensuring compliance with all federal, state and local laws or regulations including proper and safe use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and use of chemical cleaning or disinfecting agents in accordance with manufacturer recommendations and safety data sheets (SDS).

Qualifications:

Possess ability to sit, stand or walk up to eight hours per day; demonstrate ability to crawl, kneel, squat, bend, reach, stoop; push, pull and lift objects weighing up to fifty pounds.
Demonstrate ability to carry, climb and utilize a ladder up to eight feet tall.
Effective verbal and written communication skills including the ability to read, write and count.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment handling multiple tasks and adapting to changing needs.
Willingness to work a swing style shift during the hours of noon – 8:30pm Monday through Friday or as scheduled by your direct supervisor.
Two years minimum verifiable experience in custodial work.
Ability to pass a background check and deliver verifiable professional references.

Salary/Benefits: Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding employees through a competitive compensation and benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) plan, supplemental benefits and tuition remission. Custodial positions are compensated hourly at a rate of $18.00 per hour plus the above stated benefits.

Application Process: Email a resume and cover letter to Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart, Attn: Kelly Cruden, Facilities Manager at kcruden@forestridge.org. This position is open until filled.