Custodian

The Custodian is responsible for maintaining KIPP Tulsa facilities in a clean, safe, sanitary, and orderly condition to ensure an optimal learning environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role plays a critical part in supporting school operations, safety, and culture through daily cleaning, maintenance support, and event readiness.

Key Responsibilities

Facility Cleaning & Sanitation

• Clean and sanitize classrooms, offices, hallways, restrooms, cafeterias, and common areas daily

• Sweep, mop, vacuum, wax, and maintain floors (carpet, tile, concrete)

• Empty trash and recycling; replace liners and dispose of waste properly

• Clean windows, glass, drinking fountains, and surfaces

• Restock supplies (soap, paper towels, tissue) and maintain inventory

Safety & Building Operations

• Maintain a safe environment by identifying and reporting hazards, damage, or needed repairs

• Lock/unlock doors and ensure building security during assigned shifts

• Follow proper procedures for handling cleaning chemicals and equipment

• Support compliance with district policies, OSHA standards, and safety regulations

• Monitor building systems (lights, HVAC awareness) and report issues

Maintenance & Operational Support

• Perform minor maintenance tasks (light repairs, bulb replacement, touch-up painting, basic upkeep, etc.)

• Assist with setup and breakdown for school events, athletics, and meetings

• Support seasonal tasks such as:

  • Summer deep cleaning (floors, painting, furniture moving)

  • Winter weather response (snow/ice removal)

• Assist with grounds upkeep (trash pickup, light landscaping)

Team & Culture Contribution

• Build positive relationships with staff and students

• Contribute to a culture of respect, safety, and pride in the school environment

• Communicate effectively with the school leadership and operations team

• Support campus-wide initiatives and special projects

Required

• High school diploma or GED (preferred but not required)

• Ability to pass a background check and drug screening

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physical labor

• Reliable attendance and punctuality

Preferred

• Prior custodial, facilities, or maintenance experience

• Knowledge of cleaning equipment, chemicals, and safety procedures

• Experience working in schools or youth-centered environments

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong attention to detail and cleanliness

• Ability to follow schedules and complete tasks independently

• Basic knowledge of maintenance and repair practices

• Strong work ethic and commitment to excellence

• Flexibility to respond to urgent cleaning or safety needs

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Exposure to cleaning chemicals and equipment

• Ability to work evening or early morning shifts as needed

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Compensation and Benefits:

This is a Full-Time, 12-month leadership position. 

Employees are eligible to participate in employer benefits, including health, dental, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability, and participation in Oklahoma Teacher Retirement plans.

As an equal opportunity employer, KIPP Tulsa does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other basis made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws or regulations.