Independence Preparatory Academy

Independence Preparatory Academy

Lead Custodian

Fairfield, Alabama, United States

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 9 days ago
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About the role

  • Independence Preparatory Academy is a new, academically challenging, highly structured, and joyful K-8 school in Fairfield, AL.
  • In August 2025, Independence Preparatory Academy opened its doors to 60 students in kindergarten through second grade.
  • We will continue to grow until we reach a total capacity of 485 students in kindergarten through eighth grade.

Responsibilities

  • We develop empowered learners through agency, purpose, and tenacity.
  • Every instructional minute matters-and our Lead Custodian plays a vital role in protecting that time.
  • We seek a Lead Custodian to join our founding operations team.
  • This individual reports to the Dean of School Operations and is responsible for maintaining the building's cleanliness, safety, and organization, as well as providing day-to-day leadership for custodial operations.
  • The Lead Custodian sets the standard for excellence in how our building looks, feels, and functions.
  • Flexibility to support special events, shifting priorities, and a dynamic school environment.
  • Collaborates with teachers, staff, and families to maintain a welcoming, well-kept environment.
  • Understands that a clean school supports both scholar achievement and staff morale.
  • Our Custodians help scholars see what pride in one's work truly looks like-and in doing so, they help build the culture of excellence that defines Independence Preparatory Academy.
  • A clear pathway to professional growth Consistent feedback and support from managers and teammates Competitive compensation

Compensation

  • This is an hourly position at $16.00 per hour and does not include benefits.
  • Compensation is based on a flat hourly rate and is not negotiable.

Benefits

  • They ensure that all spaces are consistently ready for learning and that custodial systems run smoothly and efficiently.
  • Our custodial team members are more than maintenance staff; they are caretakers of the environment that makes learning possible. iPrep teammates are lifelong learners who take pride in excellence, teamwork, and service.
  • ACHIEVE IMPACTFUL OUTCOMES The foundation of academic excellence begins with a clean, safe learning environment.
  • At Independence Preparatory Academy, our custodial team plays a critical role in ensuring that scholars and teachers can focus entirely on learning-free from distractions, hazards, or disorder.

Company info

  • We are on a mission to equip all students with the academic tenacity and strength of character necessary to choose their destiny and create a fulfilling life.
  • We are actively building a team that shares our belief that with rigorous academics, high-quality instruction, and character development, all students can excel in high school, college, and life.
  • EMBRACE YOUR CALLING To achieve our mission, Independence Preparatory Academy operates in a clean, safe, and orderly environment that reflects our commitment to excellence and pride in all we do.
  • Our ideal Custodian believes in our scholars, our community, and the power of a clean, safe, and inspiring space.
  • A chance to be part of community development and work alongside the community to SOAR Being a part of a new, innovative, unprecedented school model

This listing is sourced directly from Independence Preparatory Academy's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.