Custodian (NY)

Excellence Community Schools•New York, NY

1d•$65,000•Onsite

About The Position

Excellence Community Schools (ECS) is a Charter Management Organization (CMO) supporting schools in the Bronx, NY and Stamford, CT. Our programs are based on a proven, nationally recognized model, which originated in our flagship school, the Bronx Charter School for Excellence, a National Blue Ribbon School. Our Mission and Vision Our schools prepare young scholars to compete for admission to and succeed in top public, private, and parochial high schools by cultivating their intellectual, artistic, social, emotional, and ethical development. We accomplish this by offering a challenging and rigorous academic curriculum, which at the earliest of grades has an eye towards college preparation. To achieve this, our schools create a supportive and caring environment that at all times has high expectations of all students. We offer a differentiated, project-based learning environment that seeks to develop high-level analytic and critical thinking skills in all of our students. Our engaging and rigorous approach to educating our scholars is implemented by a collaborative team of teachers. Who We Need: We are seeking individuals who are dedicated, ambitious, and committed to student success and education reform. Qualified candidates must demonstrate records of achievement, high degrees of personal responsibility, and the drive to do whatever it takes to ensure that every child achieves academic success. This individual must be committed to excellence, lead by example, and see collaboration as a key component of success. Position: All Custodians are responsible for ensuring that a clean, safe, and healthy environment exists for scholars, employees, and visitors. The position will be based in the Bronx, NY, and will entail cleaning the building facilities, maintenance, repair, storage, and operational needs.

Requirements

High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D.) required.
Minimum of 1 year of experience in a public school setting required.
Knowledge of the use and maintenance of industrial cleaning equipment and appliances is required.
Knowledge of safe disposal of chemical liquids and other hazardous components required.
Familiarity with basic landscaping and handyman practices required.
Attention to detail and conscientiousness required.
Ability to lift 50lbs required.
Ability to speak English required.

Responsibilities

Perform major repairs, fixing, and plastering of walls, ceilings, floors, doors, fixtures, and other building surfaces
Repair, patch, resurface, and finish plaster, drywall, and masonry
Diagnose maintenance and structural issues and complete repairs independently
Perform preventative maintenance to ensure building systems and surfaces remain in good condition.
Being a team lead and supporting Porters.
Perform routine custodial duties including cleaning, sanitizing, and waste removal
Operate and maintain hand tools, power tools, and maintenance equipment
Identify safety hazards and ensure all repairs meet safety and building standards
Coordinate with supervisors or outside contractors as needed
Set up and break down rooms or work areas as required
Performing other duties as assigned.