Building Custodian

East Harlem Tutorial Program•New York, NY

13h

About The Position

As a Building Custodian with East Harlem Scholars Academies, you will help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming, and well-functioning school environment for students, staff, and families. The role is responsible for daily cleaning and maintenance of classrooms, common areas, restrooms, and other school facilities; responding to building needs and addressing safety or maintenance concerns; and helping prepare spaces for school activities and events. You will work collaboratively with school staff and leadership to ensure the building is consistently maintained to a high standard and supports a healthy environment for learning and work. The position works Monday through Friday on the night shift, from 3:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. EDT. It reports to the Deputy Director of Facilities, is non-exempt, and pays $50,000 per year. The start date is immediate.

Requirements

Experience working in a custodial or janitorial position.
Ability to comfortably lift and move up to 25 pounds.
Hold high professional and ethical standards.
Enjoy and/or have experience working with diverse populations of students and communities.
Be open to the excitement and challenges of a growing organization.

Nice To Haves

Fluency in both English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

Ensure student spaces are safe and accessible, as directed by the Deputy Director of Facilities.
Regularly organize and disinfect building spaces.
Keep restrooms fully stocked and disinfected.
Maintain sanitary and welcoming staff and student eating spaces.
Ensure student spaces meet DOHMH standards for cleanliness and sanitation.
Support furniture moves and assembly as needed.
Support special staff, student, and family events, including decoration setup and cleanup, furniture moves and setup, and food setup and cleanup.
Respond to building needs and address safety or maintenance concerns.

Benefits

Twenty annual, accrued paid time off days, in addition to paid school breaks and holidays.
Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; employees pay a semi-monthly contribution.
A 403(b) retirement savings plan with an employer-paid contribution after one year.
Life insurance.
Paid parental leave.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
Pre-tax commuter and transit plans.
Flexible spending health reimbursement accounts.
Longevity and referral bonuses for eligible employees, based on years of service and successful referrals.
Eligibility for federal student loan forgiveness.
East Harlem relocation reimbursement.
Annual reimbursement for qualifying tuition or external professional development.