Custodian - Temporary (Full-Time)

Grand St Settlement Inc. • New York, NY

94d • $37,340 - $38,191

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the custodian is responsible for maintaining the center premises and its equipment in clean, safe and comfortable conditions. This position is temporary expected October 2025 - Temporary.

Requirements

• Minimum - High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 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.
• Acquire 3 Fire safety examinations within the probation period of employment, F-01, F-07, and S-95.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a childcare or educational environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Removing and cleaning garbage bins, washing walls and surfaces, cleaning fixtures, toilets and washbowls.
• 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.
• Responsible for immediately repairing hazardous conditions on site, such as within the classroom and/or playground, replacing lights.
• Contacting New York City Housing Authority, if located at a NYCHA to place tickets on necessary repairs that require NYCHA maintenance.
• Reporting to the Center Director of any necessary repairs and conditions.
• Working collaboratively with the Center Director to resolve any facility issues.
• Working collaboratively with other building maintenance staff.
• Ability to lift 35 pounds.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Temporary position with a salary range of $37,340.16 - $38,191.40.
• Work schedule Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm, or 8:30am - 5:30pm.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees