Custodian

POSITION:         Custodian 

DEPARTMENT:  Early Childhood Services

REPORTS TO:   Site Director/Janet Obregon

DATE:                 January 2022/Full time 

Job Summary:

Under the supervision of the director, the custodian is responsible for maintaining the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe and comfortable conditions. Maintains and does a daily check of the site and reports any concerns to the Site Director.

 NOTE: Any job offer is contingent upon providing full proof of COVID -19 Vaccinations including Boosters

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE

The Custodian’s responsibilities chiefly fall within the following core functions, although s/he may perform other tasks as needed and dependent on DOH/ACS/DOE standards:

• Cleaning: Responsible for sweeping, mopping, waxing all floors on site. Ensuring rest rooms and ALL spaces on site are free of debris, dust, and dirt as well as maintaining sanitary conditions throughout the day. This includes removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures, toilets and washbowls.
• Records, Supplies and Equipment: Responsible for maintenance of Infection Control Logs, playground safety logs, carbon monoxide/smoke alarm and fire panel logs; Keeping inventory of distributed sanitary supplies and requesting more when needed; Repairing peeling paint, play equipment, furniture and other repairs on site as needed; Assisting in moving heavy items throughout the site.
• Daily maintenance of site health and safety: Responsible for immediately repairing hazardous conditions on site, such as within classroom and/or playground, replacing lights; calling NYCHA to place tickets on necessary repairs that require NYCHA maintenance.

Requirements:

• Previous related experiences in general janitorial duties, such as cleaning, repairing and painting.
• Ability to read and write in order to follow written work schedules and keep inventory.
• Friendly and cheerful personality to maintain cooperative interactions with staff, families and children
• Ability to maintain personal work and habits.
• Good health- including annual physical.
• Must pass 3 Fire safety examinations within probation period of employment, F-01, F-07, S-95.
• Please send all resumes to Janet Obregon

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)

HOW TO APPLY:

Please submit a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position you are applying for. If selected, we ask that you provide three (3) professional references (at least one (1) professional reference should be a former supervisor).

No phone calls, please  

Please be advised that job offers can only be made once your clearances come through.