Custodian Helper

Grand St Settlement Inc. • New York, NY

just now • $18

About The Position

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.

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 the probation period of employment, F-01, F-07, S-95.
• Successfully clear; NYS DOI Fingerprint Screening, NYS Central Registry Clearance, Sex Offender Registry Clearance, three (3) reference checks, physical examination with updated TB test, Tdap, MMR, varicella (fees may apply).
• Meet all employee health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start performance standards.
• Mandated Reporter training certificate (every 2 years) and comply with agency’s policy and procedure regarding identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
• Obtain First Aid/CPR and Preventive infectious diseases certificate within the first year of employment.
• Meets all health requirements in Article 47 (DOHMH) and Head Start Performance standards.

Responsibilities

• 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 the classroom and/or playground, replacing lights; calling NYCHA to place tickets on necessary repairs that require NYCHA maintenance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees