Afternoon Facilities Associate in Cleveland, Ohio at St Ignatius High School of Cleveland Ohio

About the Position: Saint Ignatius High School, a highly successful Jesuit college preparatory school for boys in Cleveland, Ohio, is seeking an energetic Facilities Associate to work with our Campus Operations team to maintain the upkeep of our facilities. The ideal candidate will bring a hard-working, meticulous work ethic along with a positive, customer service attitude. A successful candidate will ensure that the facilities are properly functioning at all times and perform general maintenance & up-keep of multiple building sites. This includes some exterior duties as well as interior building duties. This full-time, non-exempt, year-round position reports to the Facilities, Grounds & Events Supervisor.

As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating “Men for Others” for 130 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence. At graduation, students will be open to growth, intellectually competent, religious, loving, and committed to peace and justice.

The position pays a competitive hourly rate with excellent benefits in an outstanding work environment. Saint Ignatius has been named by NorthCoast 99 as one of the Top Workplaces in 2024, 2025 and 2026.
Numerous personal, professional, and spiritual growth opportunities are offered. As a Catholic School in the Jesuit tradition, Saint Ignatius has been educating Men for Others for more than 140 years. The school is known locally, as well as nationally, as a leader in educational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

General Cleaning & Sanitization

• Floors & Surfaces: Sweep, vacuum, mop, wax, polish, and spot-clean floors, carpets, furniture, woodwork, and hallway glass display cases.
• Restrooms & Amenities: Clean and sanitize restrooms and water fountains/coolers; refill soap, paper towel, and bathroom tissue dispensers throughout the building.
• Deep Cleaning: Wash walls, halls, windows, window sills, and doors; remove writing or graffiti from walls; clear cobwebs.
• Waste Management: Empty and clean all waste receptacles and maintain neat, orderly work and storage areas.

Facilities & Event Support

• Facility Support: Set up and clean up equipment, tables & chairs, and rooms for school activities, athletic programs, and special events.
• Inventory & Supplies: Maintain accurate inventories of custodial equipment, materials, and supplies; submit requests for needed supplies as necessary.
• Equipment Maintenance: Clean, maintain, and properly store all custodial equipment and tools.
• Record Keeping & Admin: Complete required paperwork, maintain records as requested by the supervisor, and attend meetings or in-service trainings.

Building Minor Maintenance

• Maintenance & Repair: Report damaged, broken, or loose fixtures and equipment to supervision; assist work crews and perform basic tasks as required.

Communication & Professionalism

• Interacts positively with staff, students, and parents, handling public inquiries with tact and diplomacy.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding sensitive school information.
• Responds to routine questions and directives in a clear, professional manner.
• Adjust flexibly to various locations, work assignments, and supervisors' directives.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) required.
• Experience: 1–2 years of related cleaning or custodial experience preferred.
• Knowledge: Demonstrated basic knowledge of cleaning processes and protocols.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Communication: Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly (both orally and in writing) with active listening skills.
• Instruction Comprehension: Ability to read and understand verbal/written instructions, warning labels, and Safety Data Sheets.
• Safety & Chemicals: Training in proper care, measurement, relabeling, and storage of cleaning chemicals.
• Interpersonal & Technical: Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills with flexibility in daily assignments.

Equipment Operated

• Vacuum cleaners, wet/dry vacs, and carpet cleaners
• Floor scrubbers and buffers
• Power washers
• Standard wet/dry mops, brooms, and manual cleaning tool

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

• Physical Capabilities:
  • Frequent standing, walking (occasionally over 2–3 miles per day), reaching, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and repetitive hand motions (sweeping, mopping, waxing).
  • Occasional requirement to lift/carry items up to 50 lbs. and push/pull wheeled equipment up to 300 lbs.
  • Climbing stairs and working in high places.
• Schedule: Occasional requirement for overtime work.

Our Workplace:

Praise, reverence and service should mark the relationship that exists not only between teachers and students, but among all members of the school community. Ideally Jesuit schools should be places where people are believed in, honored and cared for; where the natural talents and creative abilities of per­sons are recognized and celebrated; where individual contributions and accom­plish­ments are appreciated; where everyone is treated fairly and justly; where sacri­fice on be­half of the economically poor, the socially deprived, and the educationally disad­vantaged is commonplace; where each of us finds the chal­lenge, encour­age­ment and support we need to reach our fullest individual po­tential for excel­lence; where we help one another and work together with en­thu­siasm and gene­rosity, attempting to model concretely in word and action the ideals we uphold for our students and ourselves.

About Saint Ignatius High School:

Saint Ignatius High School, which opened its doors September 6, 1886, is a Jesuit college-preparatory school. The school enrolls more than 1,400 young men who hail from 92 cities in an 11-county region. Located in close proximity to downtown Cleveland in the vibrant and energetic Ohio City neighborhood, the school occupies 25 acres and includes 20 buildings and three athletic fields. The school has 114 faculty members, 89 percent of whom hold advanced degrees. Fifty-six percent have spent 10 years or more teaching at Saint Ignatius.

Saint Ignatius is also home to The Welsh Academy, a middle school for boys from local families of modest economic means, founded in 2019. The academy enrolls more than 60 boys in grades 6-8 and occupies Kesicki Hall on campus.

Academically, Saint Ignatius is a regional and state leader in National Merit finalists. To challenge students and prepare them for college, the Saint Ignatius curriculum offers 17 Advanced Placement (AP) and 21 honors subjects. In September 2009, the school was designated a Blue Ribbon school by the U.S. Department of Education.

A Saint Ignatius education prepares students to become competent, concerned and socially responsible members of their communities. With a motto of Men for Others, there is a prime concern for the development of Christian values among all students. Part of the Saint Ignatius student experience includes the promotion of faith in the service of justice.

Applicants with Disabilities:

As an equal opportunity employer, Saint Ignatius High School is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (as amended), applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the Human Resources Office at 216-651-0222 for assistance.